PUBLIC RESPONSE TO INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING (IPO) IN NEPAL

Abstract

Fortunately, in Nepal, IPO investors are positive about the market and their investment. The likelihood of an IPO in Nepal is very strong, as evidenced by the market's oversubscription for IPOs. So knowing the changing attitudes and psychology of investors is critical to maintaining the IPO's attractiveness. Thus, the goal of this study is to investigate investor perceptions across various demographic characteristics. Nepal's capital market is still in its early stages and is extremely modest in terms of both the number of players and the amount of money. This study named "Public Response to Initial Public Offering (IPO) in Nepal." To determine the public response to the initial public offering, a questionnaire is created and physically given to the public. All Kathmandu Valley investors are included as a population, with a sample size of 100. To conduct the investigation, samples were gathered using a straightforward sampling technique. The necessary data and information for the study will be gathered from both primary and secondary sources. The study uses 10-year data from fiscal years 2013/14 to 2032/23. After gathering the primary data, it was presented in a table. To analyze the data, MS Excel applications were utilized, as well as several statistical tools. The findings are mostly based on primary data. Descriptive analysis was preferred in SPSS by employing. Majority of the respondent are male i.e. 57% and female is 43%. This study helps to know how public response towards IPO in Nepal. This study may be useful for the library purpose so that those students who are willing to prepare a thesis can have some idea. The research will also benefit the Nepal Stock Exchange, government agencies, institutions, potential listed firms, researchers, students, and individuals in Nepal.