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Gold price surges 55 percent in 2025
Gold was dearer by 55 percent in one year’s period of 2025.
Jan 03, 2026
Flood hit Rasuwagadhi Hydropower resumes supply of 68 M...
Flood hit Rasuwagadhi Hydropower resumes supply of 68 M...
Jan 03, 2026
Gold price plunges Rs 6,800 per tola in a week
Gold price plunges Rs 6,800 per tola in a week
Jan 03, 2026
Investors earn capital gains of Rs 59 billion as NEPSE ...
Investors earn capital gains of Rs 59 billion as NEPSE ...
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Tea and coffee exports reach Rs 4 billion, producers demand export subsidies
Tea and coffee exports reach Rs 4 billion, producers demand...
By November of the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26, tea and coffee exports totaled Rs 4.03 billion. Tea alone accounted for around Rs 2 billion. Producers say the suspension of the cash incentive program previously provided to promote tea exports has created uncertainty and financial pressure on fa...
6 days ago
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High quality climbing destinations drives surge in mountaineer number
High quality climbing destinations drives surge in mountaine...
According to Himal Gautam, director of the Adventure Tourism and Mountaineering Section at the Department of Tourism, a total of 2,548 climbers from 87 countries obtained climbing permits in fiscal year 2024–25. This included 555 women and 1,993 men from 303 expedition teams. From these permit...
6 days ago
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Forex updates: USD selling at Rs 144.07
Forex updates: USD selling at Rs 144.07
Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign exchange rates for today, Sunday. As per today’s rates, the value of the US dollar has increased again. According to the rates set by the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar stands at Rs 143.47, while the selling rate is Rs 144.07.
6 days ago
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Govt urged to bring reforms to attract NRN investors to Nepal’s secondary market
Govt urged to bring reforms to attract NRN investors to Nepa...
The recommendation comes from the ‘Banking Sector Reform Recommendation Task Force,’ which submitted a report to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) last week outlining 10 key reform steps for the sustainable development of the capital market.
6 days ago
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Cement export plunges significantly in a month amid uncertainty of receiving cash subsidy
Cement export plunges significantly in a month amid uncertai...
The records with the Department of Customs (DoC) show that Nepal exported mere 34,833 tons of cements worth Rs 215.61 million to India during mid-November and mid-December this year. This included export of 16,182 tons of cement clinkers.
6 days ago
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Price jumps Rs 10,900 per tola in just one week as gold glitters brighter
Price jumps Rs 10,900 per tola in just one week as gold glit...
The price of gold in the domestic market increased Rs 10,900 per tola (11.6638 grams) last week.
Dec 27, 2025
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Investors lose Rs 49 billion as NEPSE sheds 29.16 points in a week
Investors lose Rs 49 billion as NEPSE sheds 29.16 points in...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week declined 29.16 points (1.12 percent), going below 2,600 points, amid ongoing slump in the share transaction.
Dec 27, 2025
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Mustang Customs records Rs 11 billion in trade, over 2,000 EVs imported
Mustang Customs records Rs 11 billion in trade, over 2,000 E...
Since the Nepal–China Korala border was fully brought into operation on September 30, trade worth over Rs 11 billion has been recorded up to January 10, said Mustang Customs Chief Ramesh Khadka. Of the total, goods worth Rs 10.82 billion were imported from China, while Nepal exported products...
Dec 26, 2025
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State-owned Rastriya Banijya Bank may join public share market soon
State-owned Rastriya Banijya Bank may join public share mark...
The Banking Sector Reform Recommendation Task Force, in its reform roadmap submitted to Nepal Rastra Bank on Tuesday, recommended that the government float initial public offerings of RBB.
Dec 26, 2025
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Balephi Hydropower to issue right shares, calls general meeting
Balephi Hydropower to issue right shares, calls general meet...
The company has scheduled its general meeting for January 13, where shareholders will discuss five ordinary agenda items and one special proposal related to the issuance of right shares.
Dec 26, 2025