Shares held by founders and mutual funds in six companies listed on Nepal’s secondary stock market are set to be released from their lock-in periods over the next month. A total of 27,291,250 shares will become eligible for trading under applicable regulations, potentially increasing market supply and drawing investors’ attention to the companies.
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) edged up 2.31 points to close at 2,572.34, while daily turnover stood at Rs. 3.93 Arba.
Three investor associations have submitted a six-point reform proposal to SEBON, seeking changes to share trading, IPO and promoter share structures, margin trading, settlement and investor protection.
Nepal’s benchmark NEPSE index fell 6.38 points, or 0.24%, to close at 2,572.34, reversing the 11.96-point gain recorded in the previous session.
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 11.96 points, or 0.46%, to close at 2,578.73, while total turnover stood at Rs. 3.13 Arba.
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined by 20.48 points (0.79%) to close at 2,566.76, with daily turnover falling to Rs. 3.27 Arba.
Historical data shows that NEPSE has risen in seven of the past 10 Dashain periods, while three periods recorded declines, suggesting that the festival itself does not have a consistent bullish or bearish impact on the market.
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined 11.90 points (0.45%) on Thursday to close at 2,587.25, with turnover reaching Rs. 4.29 billion.
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) posted a marginal gain of 0.26 points on Thursday, while daily turnover stood at Rs. 4.89 arba.

The six-month lock-in period for 214,500 ordinary shares allocated to mutual funds of Sopan Pharmaceuticals will expire on Kartik 16, 2083.
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined by 4.82 points on Wednesday, extending its losing streak for a second consecutive session. Total turnover stood at Rs. 4.76 arba, with Ghalemdi Hydro leading the turnover chart.
NEPSE has adjusted the share prices of Nabil Bank and Garima Bikas Bank following their book closures for bonus share distribution and AGM purposes.