From Village to Victory: How Rajan K.C. from Okhaldhunga Mastered Nepal’s Share Market

Born in a small village in Okhaldhunga, Rajan K.C. never dreamed of sitting in a fancy office or flying abroad for a job. What he did instead was far more inspiring: he built a successful career in Nepal’s share market from scratch — all from his mobile phone.

Rajan’s journey began in 2016 (2073 B.S.) when he came across a Facebook post mentioning the “NEPSE” index. Curious and clueless, he dived into YouTube videos and online news articles, eventually figuring out how to apply for his first IPO — that of Kapilvastu Cement.

“I had only Rs. 10,000 at the time,” Rajan recalls. “I got 10 units in the IPO and made a Rs. 4,000 profit. That small win gave me a big boost of confidence.”

He had come to Kathmandu under the guise of preparing for government job exams. In reality, he was quietly studying the stock market. With a modest background and public school education, Rajan was determined to succeed differently.

At first, Rajan only understood the basics — what an IPO is, the meaning of bonus shares, rights issues, and dividends. Then he encountered terms like candlestick charts, which intimidated him. So he enrolled in online training, even spending some of his savings to learn.

“In the beginning, I focused more on learning than on profits,” he says. “I saw friends lose money in haste, so I chose patience and process.”

Today, Rajan excels at swing trading and IPO investing. He uses technical indicators like breakout points, support-resistance levels, and MACD crossovers to time his trades.

Starting with just Rs. 50,000, Rajan has grown his investment portfolio to over Rs. 2 million. He says making Rs. 50,000 in a single day is now nothing unusual.

“In the share market, mindset matters more than money,” he says. “Fearful people don’t win here. But blind risk-takers lose too. You need a smart, disciplined approach.”

Though he still lives in Kathmandu, Rajan dreams of returning to his village in Okhaldhunga. “I want to train at least 10 youths in my hometown in share market investing,” he says. “As long as you have internet and a smartphone, you can succeed from anywhere.”

“Location doesn’t matter — mindset does. Coming to Kathmandu was a necessity, but going back will be my purpose.”

“Life isn’t only about government jobs or going abroad. The stock market can be a powerful alternative — if you learn, research, and stay committed.”