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NRB paints positive economic outlook despite poor credit disbursement and excess liquidity with banks
Nepali banks have been struggling to expand their business at a time Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) projects to achieve a notable rise in the country’s economic activities for the current fiscal year (FY).
Jan 05, 2026
Daily turnover increases to Rs 5.01 billion while NEPSE...
Daily turnover increases to Rs 5.01 billion while NEPSE...
Jan 04, 2026
NRB issues Rs 25 billion bond to mop excess liquidity
NRB issues Rs 25 billion bond to mop excess liquidity
Jan 04, 2026
Public debt hits Rs 2.8 trillion mark
Public debt hits Rs 2.8 trillion mark
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Gold price near Rs 70,000 per tola
Gold price near Rs 70,000 per tola
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Gold continues to glitter in the domestic market as its price increased by Rs 1,500 per tola (11.664 grams) in a day to a record high of Rs 69,500 per tola on Wednesday.
Aug 08, 2019
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Nepse snaps four-day losing run
Nepse snaps four-day losing run
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Weakness carried over to morning trading on Wednesday as the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) fell to 1,240 points initially.
Aug 08, 2019
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Minister Khanal discuss with tea farmers, vows to solve problems
Minister Khanal discuss with tea farmers, vows to solve prob...
ILAM, Aug 7: Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, Chakrapani Khanal, has held discussion with the tea farmers from Jhapa and Ilam districts.
Aug 07, 2019
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India's central bank makes unconventional rate cut in bid to spur growth
India's central bank makes unconventional rate cut in bid to...
MUMBAI, Aug 7: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lowered its benchmark interest rates for a fourth straight meeting on Wednesday with a slightly bigger than expected cut, underscoring its worries about India’s near-five year low economic growth pace.
Aug 07, 2019
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Five-member panel formed to reform NAC
Five-member panel formed to reform NAC
KATHMANDU, August 7: Newly appointed minister of culture, tourism and civil aviation Yogesh Kumar Bhattarai has formed a five-member team to bring reforms in Nepal Airlines Corporation.
Aug 07, 2019
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Potatoes worth Rs 2.2 billion produced in Taplejung in FY 2018/19
Potatoes worth Rs 2.2 billion produced in Taplejung in FY 20...
TAPLEJUNG, Aug 7: Farmers of Taplejung have produced potatoes worth Rs 2.2 billion in the Fiscal Year 2018/2019.
Aug 07, 2019
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Nepse down for fourth session in broad slump
Nepse down for fourth session in broad slump
KATHMANDU, Aug 7: The equity market began Tuesday's trading on feeble note and continued to remain under pressure throughout the session.
Aug 07, 2019
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NRB brings stricter formula to calculate interest rate spread
NRB brings stricter formula to calculate interest rate sprea...
KATHMANDU, Aug 7: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has revised a formula to calculate spread that a bank must maintain between their deposits and lending rates.
Aug 07, 2019
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Iwakhola Hydropower Project ready for generation
Iwakhola Hydropower Project ready for generation
PANCHTHAR, Aug 7: Construction of Iwakhola Hydropower Project (9.9 MW) has been completed.
Aug 07, 2019
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EPF continues to attract depositors despite SSF launch
EPF continues to attract depositors despite SSF launch
KATHMANDU, Aug 7: While the government launched Social Security Fund (SSF) eight months ago with much fanfare, people are still attracted toward Employment Provident Fund (EPF), data shows.
Aug 07, 2019