More companies, higher index, bigger market: Nepal's stock exchange expands in 2025/26
Summary
Nepal's stock market expanded significantly in 2025/26 with the NEPSE index rising to 2,833.6 points and the total market value reaching Rs 4,832.84 billion, representing nearly three-quarters of the country's GDP. The number of listed companies increased to 294, offering diverse investment options across sectors.
Key Points
- Nepal's stock market index rose to 2,833.6 points in mid-April 2026 from 2,662.1 a year earlier.
- Total market value of listed companies reached Rs 4,832.84 billion, 73.23% of Nepal's GDP.
- Number of listed companies increased to 294, with banking and financial institutions as the largest sector.
- Securities worth Rs 132.36 billion were listed in the first nine months of the fiscal year, with mutual funds leading new issuances.
