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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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NOC slashes prices of petrol and diesel
NOC slashes prices of petrol and diesel
With effect from Thursday morning, the price of petrol has been reduced by Rs 4 per litre, diesel and kerosene by Rs 5 per litre and aviation fuel by Rs 6 per litre for domestic aviation and by USD 42 for international flights to Kathmandu.
4 days ago
ECONOMY
NEA secures 654 MW power imports from India amid dry season shortfall
NEA secures 654 MW power imports from India amid dry season...
According to the NEA, India’s Central Electricity Authority under the Ministry of Power has renewed permission allowing Nepal to import electricity at competitive rates through the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX).
4 days ago
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India renews approval to import 654 MW of electricity under RTC mode
India renews approval to import 654 MW of electricity under...
The earlier approval was set to expire on Wednesday. Under the renewed arrangement, Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is allowed to import 600 MW of electricity through the 400 kV Dhalkebar–Muzaffarpur transmission line and an additional 54 MW through the Tanakpur–Mahendranagar line, tot...
4 days ago
ECONOMY
Salapa Bikas Bank opens IPO for general public, offering 1.439 million shares
Salapa Bikas Bank opens IPO for general public, offering 1.4...
The bank has issued 1,439,179 shares worth Rs 143.9 million for the general public. Earlier, it had received approval to issue shares equivalent to 33 percent of its paid-up capital, amounting to Rs 172.388 million, and has now opened the remaining portion after the first-phase allotment.
4 days ago
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Private sector concerned over inaction in Sept 9 arson case: FNCCI President Dhakal
Private sector concerned over inaction in Sept 9 arson case:...
Speaking at an all-party dialogue organised by the FNCCI with Prime Minister Sushila Karki and leaders of major political parties, Dhakal demanded prompt action against those responsible for the incidents. He said elections are a means of institutionalising democracy and commended the Government of...
4 days ago
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163 companies gain as NEPSE inclines 10.87 points
163 companies gain as NEPSE inclines 10.87 points
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday rose 10.87 points to close at 2,633.76 points.
4 days ago
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Nepal aims for Rs 300 billion in IT exports as NRB opens doors for overseas investment
Nepal aims for Rs 300 billion in IT exports as NRB opens doo...
Nepal has set an ambitious target of Rs 300 billion in annual IT exports as the central bank eases rules to spur overseas investment and global expansion.
4 days ago
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Mushroom trade hits Rs 20 billion, but transport bottleneck persists
Mushroom trade hits Rs 20 billion, but transport bottleneck...
Despite achieving self-sufficiency in mushroom production, farmers claim that the industry continues to struggle with transportation issues for raw materials and policy ambiguities.
4 days ago
ECONOMY
NICCI welcomes central bank’s move to ease dividend repatriation
NICCI welcomes central bank’s move to ease dividend repatria...
NICCI expressed its appreciation following a series of long-standing concerns it had raised with the central bank.
5 days ago
ECONOMY
NRB eases FDI rules, allows Nepali IT firms to invest abroad
NRB eases FDI rules, allows Nepali IT firms to invest abroad
By amending the Nepal Rastra Bank Foreign Investment and Foreign Loan Management Bylaw, 2021, the central bank has removed the requirement for foreign investors to obtain prior approval from the NRB to bring foreign currency into Nepal or repatriate funds.
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