Investment Banker Mukti Aryal Stresses Capital Market Reform for FDI and Economic Prosperity
Summary
Investment banker Mukti Aryal says Nepal must strengthen its capital market and reform laws to attract foreign direct investment and support economic growth. He argues that summits alone will not bring investors and that Nepal needs more effective, internationally aligned regulation and procedures.
Key Points
- Mukti Aryal said capital market reform is essential for attracting foreign direct investment and boosting Nepal's economy.
- He argued that the capital market is a broader mechanism for mobilizing resources, not just share trading.
- Aryal said Nepal attracts only about 12 billion rupees in FDI annually and faces investor reluctance due to weak laws and a small market.
- He urged the government to improve laws, rules, and procedures before organizing investment summits.
