NEPSE to Open for Trading on Fridays; Board Approves New 5-Day Schedule

Summary

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) will now open for trading on Fridays, adopting a Monday-to-Friday schedule to align with the government's two-day weekend policy, while approving procedural changes to streamline dealer operations.

Key Points
  • NEPSE has decided to open the secondary market for trading on Fridays.
  • The move aligns NEPSE's schedule with the government's two-day weekend policy on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • The NEPSE board has approved amendments to working procedures for stock dealers.
  • These changes aim to enhance market liquidity and simplify institutional operations.
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