BFIs add Rs 34.4 million loans in agriculture sector

Published On: July 30, 2016 02:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 30: At a time when the government and the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) have been encouraging bank and financial institutions (BFIs) to increase lending in agriculture sector, growth rate of such loans is falling.

Veep calls for more investment in industrial sector

Published On: July 30, 2016 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 30: Saying that a favorable investment climate has been developed after the promulgation of constitution, Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun have urged investors to put their money into country's industrial sector.

Young Entrepreneurs Summit Women organized

Published On: July 30, 2016 01:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 30: Over 150 entrepreneurs and aspiring business minds participated in the 3rd Young Entrepreneurs Summit Women (YESW) held in Kathmandu on Friday.

Nepal to be positioned in global map to attract FDI

Published On: July 30, 2016 01:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 30: An international consulting firm is targeting to put Nepal in the global map for bringing foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country.

Nepse up 79 points as investors turn to banking stocks

Published On: July 30, 2016 01:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 30: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index gained 79.1 points this week to close at 1,881.45 points on Thursday--the last trading day of the week.

Sana Kisan offers first livelihood restoration credit

Published On: July 30, 2016 12:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 30: Small Farmers Development Bank (SFDB) has started disbursement of first livelihood restoration credit.

Rupee appreciates, gold shines

Published On: July 30, 2016 12:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 30: Nepali rupee gained 10 paisa against US dollar this week as the Indian currency, with which rupee is pegged, gained value against the greenback. Gold price, on the other hand, increased by Rs 430 per 10 grams over the week.

We want to start a movement of social entreprenership

Published On: July 30, 2016 12:10 AM NPT By: Republica

King's College is organizing 'International Conference on Social Entrepreneurship' in Kathmandu on June 30-June 1. The two-day conference will see host of international experts on social entrepreneurship who are providing extensive insights on social entrepreneurship and its relevance to countries like Nepal.

Udayapur records low budget expenditure

Published On: July 30, 2016 12:10 AM NPT By: Maheshwor Chamling Rai

UDAYAPUR, July 30: Although the amount of budget allocated for Udayapur district has been on rise annually, its expenditure, however, has been less than the allocated budget for the last three years.

Kent Superb Smart RO water purifier launched

Published On: July 29, 2016 08:46 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 29: Navin Distributors Pvt Ltd -- the exclusive distributor of Kent products for Nepal -- has launched yet another model of Kent Superb Smart RO Water Purifier.