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Nepal Stock Exchange market performance and cyber disruption

Overview

On September 20, a ransomware attack targeted Data Hub Pvt. Ltd., affecting the infrastructure hosting the Trading Management System (TMS) for 72 brokerage companies in Nepal. The breach was detected around 5:30 AM, leading to the immediate isolation of affected systems to protect the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) core infrastructure. Data Hub reported that data up to 4:00 AM on the day of the attack remained secure due to isolated backups, and forensic investigations were launched to assess the impact.

The cyberattack, combined with a public holiday for Indra Jatra, resulted in a truncated three-day trading week. During this period, the NEPSE index underwent a market correction, falling 0.66% (17.41 points) to close at 2,629.81. This decline led to an estimated loss of Rs 29.9 billion in investor book value. While the manufacturing and processing sector saw gains, the non-life insurance index experienced a significant slump. Despite the volatility, technical indicators showed the index remained above its 5-day and 20-day Exponential Moving Averages, suggesting a period of short-term consolidation.

Entities

Nepal Stock Exchange · NEPSE · Mahila Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha · Nepal · Korea Composite Stock Price Index

Claims

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Nepal Stock Exchange index falls 0.66% in shortened trading week

    The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell 0.66% to close at 2,629.81 during a shortened three-day trading week, resulting in an estimated Rs. 29.9 billion loss for investors.

  2. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Data Hub ransomware attack disrupts Nepal Stock Exchange trading

    A ransomware attack on Data Hub Pvt. Ltd. has forced the suspension of trading on the Nepal Stock Exchange after compromising servers used by 72 brokerage firms.

  3. [BUSINESS] 14 sources
    South Korean and Nepalese markets react to policy shifts and interest rates

    South Korean stocks face volatility following a U.S. Fed rate hike, while Nepal’s NEPSE rallies on a new government capital market recovery plan.

  4. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Nepal Stock Exchange shows volatility and recent recovery

    The Nepal Stock Exchange saw a period of volatility, including a week where investors lost Rs 25 billion, before rebounding with four consecutive days of gains to close at 2,560 points.

  5. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Nepal Stock Exchange extends winning streak to three days

    The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has recorded three consecutive days of gains, with the index closing at 2,542.77 points on Thursday amid rising trading turnover.

  6. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Nepal Stock Exchange falls 0.24 percent in a week

    The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) fell 0.24 percent last week, resulting in a Rs 7 billion loss in investor market value amid declining trading activity.

  7. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    NEPSE climbs week on FY 2026/27 start, year‑long losses hit Rs 327 billion

    NEPSE rose 2.95% in a week after FY 2026/27 started, giving investors Rs 1.31 billion gains, while the index fell 7.05% over FY 2025/26, leaving investors with Rs 327 billion losses.

Sources

bhaskarlive.in · businessnewsthisweek.com · durangoherald.com · english.onlinekhabar.com · finanzen.ch · ictframe.com · koreaherald.com · m.koreatimes.co.kr · myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com · nepalmonitor.com · newsx.com · peoplesreview.com.np · ratopati.com · runningsite.com · saferworld.org.uk · skiinstruct.ca · socialnews.xyz · srnnews.com · vet.restoration.com

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