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01/09/2026

27/08/2026

When disaster strikes, even small payment restrictions can slow down help, and Nepal Rastra Bank just removed one of those barriers.

NRB has instructed mobile banking, web applications, and electronic wallets to waive standard transaction limits for payments made to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund and the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund, making it easier for people to send financial support to those affected by recent floods and landslides.

To further support official coordination, the government has also introduced SetuRapid, a digital platform connecting rescue teams, relief requests, and verified donation channels on a single live map, offering citizens a safer way to contribute directly to the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund instead of relying on unverified social media appeals.

If you are in a position to help, giving through official and verified channels ensures your contribution reaches those who truly need it. Every rupee sent responsibly makes a real difference right now.

26/08/2026

Nepal’s hydropower sector just took a sharp hit and the numbers reveal just how widespread the selling pressure really was.

The Hydropower Index dropped 104.33 points, or 2.84 percent, closing at 3,561.28, with 101 hydropower companies declining and only 10 advancing, reflecting broad based selling pressure following recent flood related damage to key infrastructure.

This decline comes despite hydropower remaining one of Nepal’s most significant energy sectors, with major projects across districts like Rasuwa and Nuwakot ranging from small run of river plants to large multi hundred megawatt developments currently under construction. Physical events like floods often expose how closely tied hydropower stock performance is to real world operational risk, not just market sentiment.

For long term investors, sector wide dips like this are a reminder to look beyond short term price movement and assess the underlying strength and resilience of individual projects. Understanding the physical realities behind your investments is just as important as watching the charts.

25/08/2026

Beni Hydropower Project Limited will open its Initial Public Offering (IPO) to the general public from 7 September. The company is issuing 8,63,200 unit shares at a par value of Rs. 100 per unit. ICRA Nepal has upgraded the issuer rating of Beni Hydropower Project Limited to [ICRANP-IR] BB+

06/08/2026

A government investigation into Nepal Television’s equipment procurement has uncovered serious financial and procedural irregularities, offering a cautionary case study in institutional governance.

The probe committee found illegal decisions and faulty procedures across NTV’s procurement of digital transmitters, graphics systems, and playout automation, including budget misuse, unauthorized fund allocation of Rs 48.7 million without ministry approval, and a flawed bid evaluation where a contract was awarded despite failing technical specifications.

The report also flagged a tampered agreement linked to a 2018 contract, with LC payments made based on the altered document. The committee recommended corrective action under the Corruption Prevention Act, 2059 and urged a review of the entire digital broadcasting roadmap, along with stronger preference for domestic suppliers going forward.

Cases like this are a reminder that transparent procurement, proper approvals, and accountability are not optional in any organization managing public or investor funds. Strong financial governance is the foundation every institution needs to build lasting trust.

05/08/2026

SEBON just assembled a dedicated team to fix some of the biggest gaps in Nepal’s IPO process and this could change how you invest in the future.

The Securities Board of Nepal has formed a seven member Primary Market Reform Facilitating Task Force, bringing together representatives from SEBON, NEPSE, the Merchant Bankers Association, and FNCCI, with room to invite additional experts from ICAN, ERC, IPPAN, SBAN, and CDSC as needed.

The task force has been created under SEBON’s Regulatory Reform Agenda for FY 2083/84 and will focus on reviewing IPO allocation systems, book building processes, IPO pricing, digital IPO platforms, anchor and institutional investor frameworks, and post issue monitoring.

This is a direct move toward making Nepal’s primary market more transparent, efficient, and investor friendly at every stage of the IPO journey.

A more modern and well regulated IPO process means better opportunities and stronger protection for every investor entering the market.

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04/08/2026

Nepal is preparing to legally recognize its own digital currency, while making its position on private crypto crystal clear.

A proposed amendment to the Nepal Rastra Bank Act would officially classify Central Bank Digital Currency, or CBDC, alongside paper notes and coins as legal currency, giving NRB sole authority to issue and manage digital money.

Lawmakers clarified that this recognition applies strictly to currency issued and backed by the central bank, meaning cryptocurrencies and other private virtual currencies will remain excluded from legal currency status under the new definition.

Officials emphasized that digital currency and digital banking are separate concepts, keeping the legal framework simple by defining digital currency purely as money issued or designated by the central bank.

This move signals Nepal’s cautious but forward looking approach to modern finance, embracing regulated digital money while staying firm on unregulated crypto assets.

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03/08/2026

Samudayik Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited and Sanjeevani Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited have signed a preliminary memorandum of understanding (MoU) to start the process of merger.

To ensure a fair transition during the ongoing procedure, Samudayik Laghubitta has requested NEPSE to freeze the stock trading of its major shareholders. This suspension on share transactions will remain in effect until the merger is fully finalized and approved during the upcoming annual general meetings of both organizations.

03/08/2026

Nepal’s stock market could soon look a lot more like global exchanges, and this proposal shows exactly how.

SEBON has released a concept paper proposing a phased introduction of margin trading, securities lending and borrowing, and short selling, aiming to deepen liquidity and align Nepal’s market with international practices.

Margin trading, meaning buying shares with borrowed funds through brokers, would follow a four party model involving investors, brokers, banks and SEBON, with eligibility limited to liquid and well compliant stocks and daily monitoring through mark to market checks.

A centralized securities lending platform operated by CDSC would let investors earn income by lending shares, while only covered short selling, where shares must be borrowed before being sold, would be permitted, with naked short selling completely banned.

These reforms mark one of the biggest structural upgrades proposed for Nepal’s capital market, and informed investors should start understanding these tools before they arrive.

30/07/2026

Nepalis living abroad may soon get a much easier path into Nepal’s stock market, and a new IPO could be the first big step.

SEBON held discussions with Non Resident Nepali representatives to explore legal and regulatory reforms that would allow NRNs to actively participate in Nepal’s secondary securities market, an initiative already committed to in the national budget and included in SEBON’s annual programme for FY 2083/84.

During the meeting, NRN representatives revealed plans for a joint investment company backed by the Government of Nepal and the NRN community, which intends to raise capital through an IPO by issuing shares specifically to Non Resident Nepalis, with proceeds directed toward infrastructure development.

The company also plans to later issue bonds and debentures to fund additional infrastructure projects.

If these reforms move forward, they could open a completely new investor base for Nepal’s capital market and unlock fresh capital for the country’s growth.