Kathmandu – The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has announced that the closing prices of listed companies will once again be based on the last traded price. The new rule will take effect from Tuesday, Ashwin 7, as the market will remain closed on Ashwin 6 for Ghatasthapana, the first day of Dashain.

Previously, NEPSE had adopted the 15-minute weighted average system, under which the closing price was determined based on all trades executed between 2:45 PM and 3:00 PM. In this method, large-volume trades carried more weight, while smaller, last-minute trades had less impact on the final price.

However, many investors criticized the system, saying it created confusion about the actual market price of stocks. By reverting to the last traded price method, NEPSE aims to bring more clarity, ensure consistency, and restore investor confidence in price reporting.