Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) calculates its stock index using an average of the last 15 minutes of trading. This rule has been in place for a long time, but many investors have criticized it, saying it can create sudden panic and affect market stability. After recent Gen Z protests in the stock market, calls to remove this rule have become stronger.
Now, both NEPSE and the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), the country’s main capital market regulators, are ready to remove the 15-minute average rule. Nepse will send a formal letter to Sebon today, proposing its removal. The letter will also suggest other ways to protect investors’ assets while keeping trading smooth.
Sebon is preparing an emergency board meeting to discuss Nepse’s proposal. Officials say they are ready to make decisions that address investor concerns and help stabilize the market.
If the rule is removed, experts say it could reduce sudden market swings and make trading more transparent and fair for all investors.
