Kathmandu, Sept 19: The Ministry of Finance government formed a five member taskforce to study the existing problems and distortions in the capital market and to provide recommendations along with concrete action plans aimed at boosting investor confidence and ensuring stability.
According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Finance (Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Division) on Friday, the taskforce was formed as per the decision of the government (Finance Minister) on Friday.
The taskforce will be led by Rupesh K.C., Acting Executive Director of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON). Other members include Sharan Adhikari, Director at Nepal Rastra Bank, and Niranjan Phuyal, Executive Director of Nepal Stock Exchange Ltd. Similarly, Sharad Niraula, Under-Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, will serve as the member-secretary.
The ministry stated that the taskforce will submit concrete recommendations and action plans within five days to strengthen the capital market system and safeguard investors. After the Gen Z led demonstration on September 8 and 9, 2025, rampant destruction and change of government, the share market crashed 6% on Thursday with three times negative circuit brakes. #nepse #sharemarket #nepal
