Share market draws more investors as demat accounts hit 8.1 million
Summary
Nepal’s demat accounts have climbed to 8.098 million as more investors turn to the stock market amid economic uncertainty and risks in other sectors. Women make up 42.67 percent of account holders, while Bagmati Province holds the largest share of demat accounts.
Key Points
- Nepal has reached 8.098 million demat accounts, with more people shifting to the stock market amid uncertainty in the wider economy.
- CDS and Clearing Limited says 7.19 million people have registered on Mero Share, including 5.123 million active users.
- Women account for 42.67 percent of demat account holders, and investors aged 19 to 30 form the largest age group.
- Bagmati Province leads in demat accounts with 33.85 percent, while Karnali has the smallest share at 3.04 percent.
