Digital Trading Boosts Nepal’s Stock Market as Active Investors Cross 2.7 Million, Demat Accounts Exceed 7.2 Million

Kathmandu — The number of regular investors in Nepal’s secondary stock market has crossed 2.7 million, while the total number of demat accounts has exceeded 7.2 million. With the growing use of online trading platforms such as TMS and Meroshare, investor participation in the stock market has increased significantly in recent years.

According to the restructuring report of Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) for 2082, data from CDS and Clearing Limited (CDSC) shows a rapid expansion in technology-driven market participation. Out of more than 4.5 million TMS users, over 2.7 million are currently active, indicating growing trading activity in the secondary market.

CDSC statistics show that by mid-Mangsir 2082, the total number of demat accounts had reached 7,239,752. This marks a significant rise compared to the previous fiscal year. The number of demat accounts stood at around 6.3 million in Ashar 2081 and grew by 9.3 percent to nearly 6.9 million by Ashar 2082.

Similarly, the number of Meroshare users has also increased rapidly. By Mangsir 2082, the platform had more than 6.3 million users. Increased access to digital platforms for primary and secondary market transactions has strengthened investor engagement.

Among TMS users, over 2.7 million are actively trading, reflecting a strong presence of regular investors in the market. As of Mangsir 2082, NEPSE has 285 listed institutional entities, along with 90 securities brokers and two securities dealers actively operating in the market.

With the expansion of digital systems, rising financial awareness, and technology-friendly services, investor participation in Nepal’s capital market is expected to grow further in the coming years.