Overview
KATHMANDU: The government has formed a committee to study and recommend measures for restructuring the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse). HimalPress
A cabinet meeting decided to form the ‘NEPSE Restructuring Recommendation Committee, 2025’ under the leadership of Prakash Jung KC, according to Government Spokesperson and Minister for Communication and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel. HimalPress
Cabinet decision and related measures
The Cabinet meeting also decided to form a committee led by Prakash Jung KC to conduct a study and present recommendations for the restructuring of Nepal Stock Exchange Limited, according to Minister Pokhrel. The Kathmandu Post
According to Kharel, the cabinet meeting also decided to accept nearly $5 million in assistance from the Norwegian government to support governance at the provincial and local levels. Similarly, it also decided to accept $2.1 million in Swiss government assistance. HimalPress
Similarly, the government has decided to provide immediate relief of Rs 15,000 each to those injured in the Gen Z protests of September 8 and 9. According to Minister Kharel, a total of 2,429 individuals will receive the relief amount. HimalPress
The meeting also decided to recommend to the President to issue an ordinance to amend the Nepal Special Service Act, 1987. HimalPress
In addition, the cabinet has fixed trekking permit fee for foreign nationals visiting Upper Mustang at $50 per person per day, or an equivalent amount in foreign currency. It has decided to amend Schedule 12 of the Immigration Rules, 1994, to change the permit fee. HimalPress
What the committee is tasked to do
The Cabinet meeting decided to form a committee led by Prakash Jung KC to conduct a study and present recommendations for the restructuring of Nepal Stock Exchange Limited, according to Minister Pokhrel. The Kathmandu Post
Sources
- HimalPress — “Panel formed to recommend measures for Nepse restructuring” (18 Nov 2025): https://en.himalpress.com/panel-formed-to-recommend-measures-for-nepse-restructuring/
- The Kathmandu Post — “Cabinet announces Rs15,000 cash relief for Gen Z uprising injured” (19 Nov 2025): Cabinet announces Rs15,000 cash relief for Gen Z uprising injured
Share Your Thoughts
- What impact could NEPSE restructuring have on retail investors and listed companies in Nepal?
- Do you agree with forming an expert committee first rather than immediate regulatory changes? Why or why not?
- Which reforms (governance, ownership, technology, clearing systems) should the committee prioritise and why?
- How should the committee ensure transparency and stakeholder consultation during its review?