The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has unveiled the draft of the Margin Loan Transaction Regulations, 2083, seeking to make margin trading more secure, transparent, institutionalized, and risk-based. The proposed framework introduces stricter capital, risk management, technology, investor protection, and reporting requirements for margin lending providers.
Although U.S. stock markets remain near record highs, South Korea, Taiwan and Japan are leading global equity markets in year-to-date returns. The KOSPI has surged 65.58% so far this year, far ahead of the S&P 500’s 13.74% gain as of August 14, 2026.

Prabhu Mahalaxmi Life Insurance reported a modest 1.31% year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs. 37.55 crore in Q4 FY 2082/83, while net earned premium grew 20.97%.
Sarbottam Paints Limited has made its first trade on NEPSE at Rs. 300 per share during the Special Pre-Open Session, marking the company’s official entry into the secondary market.
The NRN Development Fund has cleared a major regulatory hurdle to launch an IPO worth approximately Rs. 8.5 billion, with 85% of its total capital to be raised from Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs). The move marks a significant new development for Nepal’s capital market and aims to channel diaspora capital into productive sectors of the Nepali economy.
Former Nepal Investors Forum Chairman and veteran investor Chhotelal Rauniyar has submitted 15 recommendations to SEBON, calling for lower capital gains tax, market modernization, easier investment access and stronger investor protection.
With the NEPSE index falling to around 2,650 and nearly 18% below its record high of 3,227, SEBON Chairman Dr. Gopal Bhatt has pledged stronger market reforms, investor protection, short selling and intraday trading mechanisms.
Upper Solu Hydro Electric Company Limited (USHEC) has reported an 84.41% year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs. 20.87 crore in Q4 FY 2082/83, supported by lower finance costs despite modest growth in electricity sales revenue.
Tehrathum Power Company Limited (TPC) has reported a 288.40% year-on-year jump in net profit to Rs. 8.93 crore in Q4 FY 2082/83, supported by higher electricity sales revenue and a sharp decline in finance costs.

Snow Rivers Limited (SNORL) has reported a 241.50% year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs. 11.18 crore in Q4 FY 2082/83, supported by a sharp rise in electricity sales revenue.
Makar Jitumaya Suri Hydropower Limited (MAKAR) has reported a strong improvement in profitability in Q4 FY 2082/83, with net profit rising 67.57% to Rs. 7.82 crore. The growth was mainly supported by lower financial expenses and a significant reduction in long-term debt.
Panchthar Power Company Limited (PPCL) has returned to profitability in Q4 FY 2082/83, reporting a net profit of Rs. 8.51 crore compared to a loss of Rs. 6.17 crore in the previous fiscal year. The company’s electricity sales revenue also jumped to Rs. 37.78 crore following the resumption of power generation.