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Thirteen years on, Nepal’s biggest hydropower project still...

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The Budhigandaki Hydropower Project’s cost has surged to Rs 406 billion, yet construction remains stalled due to unresolved financial arrangements. Thirteen years after approval, its future is still uncertain as the government struggles to finalise the investment modality.
14 hours ago
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Rs 6.02 billion worth of petroleum products imported through...

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The Mechi Customs Office, imports of petroleum products increased by Rs 119.2 million, or 2.01 percent, compared to the same period of the previous FY 2081/82 BS.
15 hours ago
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Nepali currency plunges to historic low against USD; new rat...

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Nepal’s debt burden rises by Rs 44.22 billion due to currency’s depreciation in four months
21 hours ago
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Govt’s economic agenda execution at just 2.4 percent in Q1:...

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A study carried out by the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) shows that 51 percent of programs witnessed zero progress and 46 percent have been implemented partially.  
22 hours ago
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Non-life insurers increase their business by 12.44 percent i...

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Nepali non-life insurance companies collected a premium of Rs 15.84 billion in the first four months of the current Fiscal Year (FY), a 12.44 percent increase compared to the same period in FY 2024/25.
1 day ago
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Birgunj Customs collects Rs 33 billion in revenue in four mo...

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The office also collected Rs 4.58 billion from iron and iron products, Rs 4.25 billion from textiles, and Rs 3.17 billion from the import of machinery and parts.
1 day ago
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Vijaya Laghubitta receives approval to issue FPO worth Rs 46...

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The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) granted approval to the microfinance institution on Sunday. Vijaya Laghubitta will issue 466,817 units of FPO shares, amounting to Rs 466.81 million.
1 day ago
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IEDI receives over 10,000 applications for Rs 730 Million in...

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The Industrial Enterprise Development Institute received 10,244 project proposals after opening the call, far exceeding expectations.
1 day ago
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Turnover increases to Rs 5.23 billion while NEPSE declines 1...

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Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday declined 13.52 points to close at 2,631.17 points.
1 day ago
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NRB to mop Rs 60 billion from BFIs for liquidity management

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For this, NRB has invited proposals from banks and financial institutions. The online bidding will take place on Wednesday at 3 PM.
1 day ago