Nepal's capital market history has now stretched across nine decades, marking a long evolutionary path within the country's financial landscape. Over the course of these 90 years, the domestic equity and securities system has experienced substantial quantitative advancement, progressing from its earliest origins into a widely accessible investment sector. A major milestone in this development includes the expansion of depository participation, with the total volume of demat accounts reaching 8 million (80 lakh). This reflects a wide broadening of investor involvement since the historical period when early industrial enterprises first introduced corporate shares into the national economy. Despite the extensive quantitative expansion recorded across the sector, market observers and participants emphasise that structural challenges continue. Stakeholders indicate that further deliberate measures and organised efforts remain essential to build a more orderly, transparent, and properly managed capital market environment.
Nepal's capital market reaches 8 million demat accounts over nine decades
Stakeholders note further initiatives remain necessary to properly organise the expanding sector.
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In short
- Nepal's capital market history has developed across nine decades, spanning an interval of 90 years.
- Total demat accounts in the domestic market have expanded to reach 8 million (80 lakh).
- Stakeholders point out that additional efforts are required to make the capital market systematic.
From public sources and the WeNepal research team
https://wenepal.com/article/nepal-s-capital-market-reaches-8-million-demat-accounts-over-nine-20261018
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