IMPACT OF INTEREST RATE ON STOCK MARKET IN NEPAL
| dc.contributor.advisor | Asso. Prof. Dr. Kapil Khanal | |
| dc.contributor.author | Sandhya Sigdel | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-02-25T04:29:47Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-02-25T04:29:47Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This research explores the relationship between interest rates and stock market performance in Nepal, focusing on the period from mid-July 2012 to mid-July 2022. The Nepalese stock market, represented by the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), has evolved significantly since its inception, serving as a critical platform for capital mobilization and economic growth. Interest rates, including deposit rates, lending rates, bank rates, and Treasury bills rates, are examined as potential factors influencing stock market behaviour. The study employs quantitative methods to analyse annual data, investigating how changes in interest rates affect the NEPSE index, which serves as a barometer of market sentiment and economic health in Nepal. Through regression analysis and hypothesis testing, the study evaluates the impact of these interest rates on stock market returns, providing insights that are crucial for investors, policymakers, and stakeholders in understanding market dynamics. Key findings highlight the significant influence of deposit and lending rates on stock prices, underscoring their role in shaping investor behaviour and market performance. Conversely, Treasury bills rates exhibit a lesser impact, suggesting nuanced interactions between different interest rate mechanisms and stock market movements. The study contributes valuable insights into the Nepalese financial market landscape, offering implications for investment strategies, policy formulations, and future research directions. This research is instrumental for stakeholders seeking to navigate and leverage the interplay between interest rates and stock market dynamics in Nepal, ultimately fostering informed decision-making and market efficiency. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14540/24332 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.publisher | Shanker Dev Campus | |
| dc.title | IMPACT OF INTEREST RATE ON STOCK MARKET IN NEPAL | |
| dc.type | Thesis | |
| local.academic.level | Masters | |
| local.affiliatedinstitute.title | Shanker Dev Campus | |
| local.institute.title | Faculty of Management |