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Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 144.57, euro at 168.35

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The buying rate of one euro is Rs 167.65, and the selling rate is  Rs 168.35. One UK pound sterling is priced at Rs 193.09 for buying and Rs 193.90 for selling. The Swiss franc has been fixed at Rs 180.02 for buying and Rs 180.77 for selling.
1 day ago
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Silk industry highlighted as key to rural income, employment...

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Promotion of sericulture and the silk industry can be a key to boosting rural income, creating jobs, and promoting exports through coordinated development and skill-building initiatives.
1 day ago
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Revised casino regulations make records mandatory for custom...

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This marks the second amendment to the instructions issued to casinos, which are classified as reporting institutions. The revision has been made by exercising authority under Section 7(P), Sub-section (2) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2064, and Section 45(D) of the Tourism Act, 2035 (with amend...
2 days ago
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Water Energy Solution to launch IPO

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The firm, which is constructing the 8.3 MW Upper Deumai River hydropower project in Ilam, has appointed Himalayan Capital as its issue and sales manager.
2 days ago
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Foreign Exchange Reserves rise 19.6 pc to over Rs 3.2 trilli...

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The country’s foreign exchange reserves increased from Rs 2.67 trillion at mid-July 2025 to Rs 3.20 trillion by mid-November 2025, reflecting improved external sector performance despite sluggish domestic economic activity.
2 days ago
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Remittance inflows rise 35.6pc, Rs 870 billion received in f...

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NRB data show that Rs 870.31 billion was received between mid-July and mid-December of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26. Of the total inflow, Rs 183.18 billion was remitted in mid-November alone.
2 days ago
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Tourism source markets weaken as Indian and Chinese arrivals...

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India and China are considered Nepal’s primary tourism source markets. However, recent years have seen a steady drop in visitors from both countries, raising concerns within the tourism sector. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, while Indian and Chinese tourists still make up a significant...
2 days ago
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Salapa Bikas Bank IPO allocation: Over 2.1 million applicant...

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The bank and its IPO manager distributed shares on Friday. Out of 2.12 million applicants, only 143,917 investors received shares at the standard allotment of 10 shares per applicant.
2 days ago
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Govt releases budget for 1,142 projects worth Rs 31.69 billi...

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According to the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the released budget covers priority sectors including drinking water, education, health, and other essential infrastructure projects. 
3 days ago
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NEPSE inches up 4.59 points, daily turnover reaches Rs 4.9 b...

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Among the traded sub-indices, finance, investment, microfinance, mutual fund, trading and others recorded gains, supporting the overall market performance.
3 days ago