ECONOMY
Loan limit for first-time home builders increased to 80 percent
Loan limit for first-time home builders increased to 80 perc...
The measure, part of the new monetary policy unveiled by NRB Governor Dr. Bishwo Nath Paudel on Friday, is aimed at reviving credit flow and stimulating economic activity in the real estate and construction sectors.
Jul 11, 2025
SOCIETY, POLITICS
PM urges timely marriage and childbirth as Nepal sees declining fertility rate
PM urges timely marriage and childbirth as Nepal sees declin...
Expressing concern over declining birth rates, he said public awareness campaigns discouraging large families have had the unintended effect of people choosing to remain childless.
Jul 11, 2025
ECONOMY
Kathmandu metropolis sets budget ceiling at Rs 25 billion for FY 2025/26
Kathmandu metropolis sets budget ceiling at Rs 25 billion fo...
The meeting emphasized increasing allocations for infrastructure development in line with public expectations. Compared to the current fiscal year, the upcoming budget will see a rise in infrastructure spending.
Jul 11, 2025
ECONOMY
Kathmandu metropolis to unveil budget on Sunday
Kathmandu metropolis to unveil budget on Sunday
The municipal executive meeting held today decided to convene the municipal assembly at 2 PM on Sunday.
Jul 11, 2025
ECONOMY
Dividend cap on microfinance institutions to be removed
Dividend cap on microfinance institutions to be removed
Under the current provision, microfinance institutions are not allowed to distribute more than 15 percent annual dividend. However, this policy will now be reviewed.
Jul 11, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB to ease dividend repatriation for foreign companies
NRB to ease dividend repatriation for foreign companies
Nepal Rastra Bank has announced measures to facilitate repatriation of funds for foreign companies operating in Nepal.
Jul 11, 2025
ECONOMY
Individuals to get loans based on credit score
Individuals to get loans based on credit score
Many developed, emerging, and developing economies have already adopted credit-score-based lending systems.
Jul 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Another corruption case filed against former NITC Chief Paudel
Another corruption case filed against former NITC Chief Paud...
A total of seven individuals, including Paudel, have been charged at the Special Court.
Jul 11, 2025
ECONOMY
Limit on margin loans raised from Rs 150 million to Rs 250 million
Limit on margin loans raised from Rs 150 million to Rs 250 m...
This provision was introduced through the Monetary Policy for the Fiscal Year 2025/26 by NRB Governor Dr. Biswo Nath Poudel.
Jul 11, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal prepares to trade in Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan currencies
Nepal prepares to trade in Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan curren...
Nepal Rastra Bank is set to include Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan currencies in its list of convertible foreign currencies, as outlined in the monetary policy for FY 2025/26 unveiled by Governor Biswo Nath Poudel on Friday.
Jul 11, 2025