The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) is Nepal’s only equity marketplace. While millions apply for IPOs through MeroShare, very few understand how the secondary market functions, how brokers execute trades via TMS, how settlements clear through CDSC, and how to value a company fundamentally. This path cuts through market rumors and teaches you how to open accounts, apply for IPOs, analyze financial statements, navigate broker TMS platforms, and invest with discipline.
NEPSE is the regulated national stock exchange where public companies in Nepal trade their equity shares.
Equities historically offer the highest long-term growth in Nepal, but participating blindly without technical or fundamental literacy leads to devastating capital losses.
All trades in Nepal are routed through registered Brokers (TMS), settled in Demat accounts via CDSC, and funded via connectIPS and commercial bank accounts.
Follow the progressive milestones from core foundations to advanced applications in Nepal.
Demat, CRN, MeroShare, and applying for primary issues in Nepal.
Step-by-step account opening with a bank or merchant banker, avoiding common verification errors.
Evaluating the prospectus, promoter holding, credit rating (ICRA/CareNP), and ASBA application mechanics.
Placing orders, understanding limits, broker commissions, and CDSC clearing.
Understanding limit vs. market orders, collateral management, trading hours, and matching engines.
Full fee breakdown from gross trade price to net bank deposit, including capital gains tax deductions.
Reading quarterly reports, PE ratios, and avoiding emotional trap cycles.
Crucial metrics for commercial banks, hydro-powers, and micro-finances in Nepal.
Bonus shares (Stock Dividend) vs. Cash Dividend mechanics and book closure price adjustment rules.
How right issues work, checking eligibility via MeroShare, applying at par value (Rs. 100), price adjustment formulas, and unsubscribed auction shares.
In-depth valuation models for banks and hydro companies: RoE, Net Interest Margin (NIM), Non-Performing Loans (NPL), Debt-to-Equity, and Project Life cycle.
Essential definitions and terminology you will encounter across lessons and guides:
An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is the first time a private company sells newly created shares of stock to the general public, raising equity capital and listing on NEPSE.
A Demat (Dematerialized) account is an electronic repository that holds your stocks, bonds, debentures, and mutual fund units securely in digital format under CDSC.
MeroShare is the centralized online web and mobile portal developed by CDS and Clearing Limited (CDSC) that allows Nepali investors to apply for IPOs, calculate WACC, authorize share transfers via EDIS, and track their portfolio.
C-ASBA (Centralized Application Supported by Blocked Amount) is a regulatory payment mechanism that blocks your IPO application funds inside your own bank account rather than debiting them until allotment.
NEPSE TMS (Trade Management System) is the official online trading portal provided by licensed Nepali stockbrokers that allows investors to place real-time buy and sell orders on the secondary stock exchange.
A circuit breaker is an automated regulatory mechanism that temporarily halts all stock trading on NEPSE during extreme market-wide price swings (4%, 5%, and 6%), preventing panic selling and systemic crashes.
Handcrafted worksheets, spreadsheets, and decision templates designed for Nepal:
A step-by-step printable and interactive checklist covering Demat opening, C-ASBA, broker selection, and TMS trading.
50+ essential Nepali stock market and banking terms with clear two-sentence explanations.
Practical answers to common financial dilemmas faced by learners in Nepal.
NEPSE trades Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM NPT. The pre-open session takes place from 10:30 AM to 10:45 AM. The market remains closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and official public holidays declared in Nepal.
Electronic Delivery Instruction Slip (EDIS) is the mandatory digital authorization you must submit through MeroShare after selling shares via your broker TMS. You must execute EDIS before 6:00 PM on the next trading day (T+1) to avoid a 20% close-out penalty.
Expand your practical mastery with other foundational learning paths in Nepal:
Master cash flow management, budgeting frameworks adapted for Nepal, and emergency savings.
Understand asset allocation, compounding, Systematic Investment Plans (SIP), and risk management in Nepal.
Understand the Nepali banking structure: Class A commercial banks, Base Rate mechanics, and deposit protection.