will new tax cuts revive nepse?
The recent government initiatives, including new tax cuts and reforms, are showing positive signs for NEPSE. The capital gains tax has been reduced to 3.75% for shares held over a year and 5% for shorter periods, with an allowance for loss adjustment, which is expected to encourage more investment. This 21-point action plan also includes new IPO rules and bond market expansion. Following these announcements, NEPSE saw a rise of 35 points in the first hour of trading, with significant activity in banking and hydropower sectors. Investors are becoming optimistic, as reflected in consecutive double-digit gains and increased turnover.
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- Government's Plan Boosts Stock Market, Nepse Rises 35 Points in First HourOnline Khabar
- (untitled)The Kathmandu Post
- Share Investors Will Be Allowed to Adjust LossesSetopati
- Investors Becoming Optimistic, NEPSE Sees Consecutive Double-Digit GainsSetopati
- 21-Point Action Plan to Improve Stock Market: Capital Gains Tax Reduced, Loss Adjustment AllowedNagarik News
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