Investors Welcome Capital Market Reform Plan
Summary
Investors have welcomed the government’s 21-point capital market reform plan, calling it a major step toward stronger investor protection, market transparency, and long-term growth. The NEPSE index also rose sharply after the announcement, reflecting positive market sentiment.
Key Points
- The government unveiled a 21-point capital market strengthening and revival action plan to revive the economy and stock market.
- Investors said the plan could improve liquidity, investor confidence, and the long-term development of the Nepali capital market.
- The measures include changes to capital gains tax, intraday and short selling, margin lending, NRI participation, share splits, and buybacks.
- NEPSE rose strongly in early trading after the plan was made public.
