Nepal’s IPO Market Stalls as India Opens Nine Issues in a Day
Nepal’s new IPO approvals have remained halted for more than four months amid regulatory uncertainty and delays at SEBON, while India has opened nine Main Board and SME IPOs in a single day.
Nepal’s primary share market has remained largely inactive, with no new company receiving IPO approval from SEBON for more than four months. Regulatory changes, leadership transition and policy uncertainty have delayed the process. Meanwhile, India has demonstrated a broader and more active primary market by launching nine IPOs in one day across Main Board and SME platforms, highlighting the contrast in market depth, investor participation and regulatory continuity.