NEPSE to resume use of last traded price as official closing from Tuesday

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has announced it will reinstate the last traded price as the official closing price for listed stocks starting Tuesday, September 23.

The implementation follows a public holiday on Ashwin 6 for Ghatasthapana, marking the start of the Dashain festival.

Previously, NEPSE had adopted a 15-minute weighted average method, where the closing price was calculated based on trades made between 2:45 PM and 3:00 PM, with higher-volume trades given greater influence. This system was introduced to minimize the impact of small, last-minute transactions on the closing price.

With the new change, the closing price will now reflect the final trade executed during regular trading hours, simplifying the pricing process.

This move is aimed at improving transparency and ease of understanding for investors. Many market participants had criticized the average-based system, claiming it often led to confusion over stock valuations.

By reverting to the last traded price method, NEPSE hopes to restore clarity and investor trust in market pricing.