
As the Nepali stock market faces a massive slump in trading volume and investor confidence, analyst Samir Jung Khadka explains why traditional strategies are failing and how to navigate the current psychological slump.

The NEPSE index fell by 3.21 points to reach 2,708.00 during Thursday's pre-open session, with 21 stocks recording a decline in value.

Siddhartha Capital has extended the application deadline for its 12-year closed-ended mutual fund scheme, Siddhartha Equity Fund 2, until May 18, 2023.
The NEPSE index recorded a marginal gain of 0.32 points during the pre-open session on the first trading day of the week. Trading volume reached approximately Rs 7.5 million with 50 stocks participating in the session.

The Nepal Stock Exchange index fell by 1.26% today to close at 2,704.08, with total market turnover reaching Rs. 4.26 Arba.

Prominent stock market analyst Purushottam Raj Chimoriya, popularly known as Shiva Chandra, has officially applied for the position of Chairman at the Securities Board of Nepal.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell for the fourth consecutive session, dropping 34.63 points to close at 2,704.08. Market turnover also saw a decline, shrinking to NPR 4.26 billion as investor sentiment remained weak.

Mutual fund investments in Nepal reached Rs. 66.70 Arba in Chaitra, with fund managers favoring commercial banks, hydropower, and microfinance sectors. While total investments rose, individual fund performance varied, with Prabhu Smart Fund leading NAV gains.

Online 'BO to BO' share transfer services remain unimplemented in Nepal despite ready software, as stockbrokers cite potential credit risks and settlement loopholes. This delay forces thousands of investors to continue enduring the hassle of physical visits to offices for share transfers.
The NEPSE index dropped nearly 2% this week, wiping out NPR 85 billion in market capitalization as all 13 sub-indices ended in the red.
The Nepal Stock Exchange will remain closed today in observance of Buddha Jayanti and International Labour Day. Normal trading operations are scheduled to resume on Monday.
The benchmark index fell 0.93% to settle at 2,770.26 today, with total market turnover reaching Rs 6.53 billion.