Investors Surround SEBON After Sharp Market Fall — Board Meeting Halted Until 11-Point Demand is Addressed

Following Sunday’s sharp decline in the stock market, a large number of investors have gathered at the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) office. The SEBON board meeting is currently underway, but investors have warned officials saying, “No board member will be allowed to leave until our 11-point demand is fulfilled.”

On Sunday, the NEPSE Index plunged by 78.83 points, closing at 2,503.35 — one of the biggest single-day declines in recent months. The fall has triggered widespread panic and frustration among investors who have been watching the market slide continuously over the past few weeks.

Investors have accused SEBON of ignoring the ongoing crisis in the capital market. They allege that the regulator has failed to take immediate corrective measures to stabilize market sentiment.
According to protesting investors, the delay in policy response and lack of communication from SEBON have further eroded investor confidence, especially among small retail participants.

The protesters’ 11-point demand reportedly includes:

• Immediate policy measures to stabilize the market,

• Clear guidelines on margin lending and exposure limits,

• Reforms in broker commissions and circuit-breaker mechanisms,

• Accountability and transparency within SEBON leadership,

• Investor protection and communication improvements.

As the number of protesters continues to grow, the situation outside SEBON’s premises has become tense. Security personnel have been deployed to maintain order.
Sources inside SEBON say that officials are holding internal discussions and are expected to engage with the protesting investors soon.