ECONOMY
Major macroeconomic indicators improve as economy shows signs of stability: NRB
Major macroeconomic indicators improve as economy shows sign...
The central bank’s Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation Report of Nepal released on Sunday shows stability across most indicators, with the exception of those related to banks and financial institutions (BFIs).
Nov 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Inflation drops to 1.67 percent in first quarter of FY 2025/26
Inflation drops to 1.67 percent in first quarter of FY 2025/...
This data was published on Sunday by the Nepal Rastra Bank in its report Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation of Nepal based on three months’ data of 2025/26. According to the central bank, the slowdown in inflation was mainly driven by stabilizing prices of food and beverage items du...
Nov 17, 2025
OPINION
Nepal: A Nation Trapped Between False Ideologies
Nepal: A Nation Trapped Between False Ideologies
Despite the rhetoric, Nepal in practice is a mixed economy—a blend of socialism and capitalism.
Nov 17, 2025
Editorial
A System Rigged Against Farmers
A System Rigged Against Farmers
The green hills around the Kathmandu Valley hold immense potential for agriculture, livestock, and fruit cultivation. Properly channelled agricultural loans could have helped develop these sectors, improving livelihoods and reducing the country’s widening trade deficit.
Nov 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Loans against shares increase by 3.02 percent to Rs 144.95 billion in Q1
Loans against shares increase by 3.02 percent to Rs 144.95 b...
Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) have issued Rs 144.95 billion loans against shares as of mid-October this year.
Nov 16, 2025
SOCIETY
17 killed in road accidents in Jhapa over four months
17 killed in road accidents in Jhapa over four months
A total of 345 accidents were reported during the four-month period, involving 488 vehicles. Among them, 326 were two-wheelers, 93 four-wheelers, 34 medium-sized vehicles, 32 heavy vehicles and three unidentified vehicles.
Nov 16, 2025
SOCIETY
Former Nepal Trust Secretary Karki arrested in land lease case
Former Nepal Trust Secretary Karki arrested in land lease ca...
Nepal Police have arrested former Nepal Trust secretary Arjun Karki. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) apprehended him on Sunday evening.
Nov 16, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal receives $ 9.4 million from WB's Forest Carbon Partnership Facility
Nepal receives $ 9.4 million from WB's Forest Carbon Partner...
This is the first payment under the FCPF’s Emission Reductions Payment Agreement (ERPA) — a major milestone in Nepal’s efforts to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and promote inclusive, sustainable forest management, the WB stated in a press release.
Nov 16, 2025
ECONOMY
Commercial banks further reduce interest rates for Mangsir
Commercial banks further reduce interest rates for Mangsir
The maximum average interest rate on individual fixed deposits has dropped by 0.16 percentage points, falling from 5.2005 percent in Kartik to 5.0405 percent for Mangsir.
Nov 16, 2025
SPORTS
Outdoor Coffee becomes the coffee partner of NPL
Outdoor Coffee becomes the coffee partner of NPL
The second season of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) is set to begin on Monday, while it has signed a partnership agreement with Outdoor Coffee as its official coffee partner.
Nov 16, 2025