Countries / South Asia
Investing in Nepal
NEPSE trading has become a genuine national pastime — retail participation relative to the size of the economy is unusually high, fueled partly by remittance income from Nepalis working abroad.
- Capital
- Kathmandu
- Currency
- Nepalese rupee
- Main exchange
- Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE)
- Regulator
- Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON)
How people invest in Nepal
Bank and finance-company shares dominate retail portfolios; remittances fund both direct equity trading and real estate purchases; gold remains a trusted backstop asset.
NEPSE equitiesReal estateGoldRemittance-funded savings
Trends shaping Nepal
Regional investing patterns that show up strongly in Nepal — read the full analysis in investing trends.
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Frequently asked questions
What currency does Nepal use?
Nepal uses the Nepalese rupee.
What is the main stock exchange in Nepal?
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), overseen by the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON).
What do people in Nepal typically invest in?
Bank and finance-company shares dominate retail portfolios; remittances fund both direct equity trading and real estate purchases; gold remains a trusted backstop asset.