Sujita Pradhan

The author is a correspondent with Republica.
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Good relationship with customers is essential

Published On: December 8, 2019 09:56 AM NPT By: Sujita Pradhan

TATA Motors is one of the fastest growing car brands in Nepal. TATA Motors started commercial business in Nepal in 1982. Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd (STPL) is the sole distributor of TATA Motors in Nepal. Sujeeta Pradhan of Republica talked with Girish Wagh, the President of Commercial Vehicle Business Unit of TATA Motors Limited.

Laugh till you cry! With onion prices sky high Nepalis turn to humor

Published On: December 4, 2019 07:50 AM NPT By: Sujita Pradhan

KATHMANDU, Dec 4: The price of onion has skyrocketed in the last few weeks, reaching up to Rs 250 per kilo, compared to a normal price range of 50-60 rupees. Nepalis are going on social media to make fun of the wild price spike. People are resorting to funny memes and Tweets to show how they feel.

Taxi association warns of strikes

Published On: November 28, 2019 08:58 AM NPT By: Sujita Pradhan

KATHMANDU, Nov 28: Nepal Meter Taxi Entrepreneur’s Association (NMTEA), an umbrella organization of registered taxi operators, has warned of strike after the government allowed operation of ride-sharing services and also announced that it would bring ride-sharing services under the ambit of the law.

Price of onion escalates to record high of Rs 230 a kilo

Published On: November 27, 2019 08:59 AM NPT By: Sujita Pradhan

KATHMANDU, Nov 27: The retail price of onion climbed to a record high of Rs 230 on Tuesday, in a sharp jump by Rs 30 per kilo in a single day. The vegetable sold for Rs 200 per kilo on Monday.

Govt backs down over ride-sharing ban after public backlash

Published On: November 27, 2019 07:40 AM NPT By: Sujita Pradhan

KATHMANDU, Nov 27: The government has once again backed away from a decision to crack down on ride-sharing, following widespread public criticism.

‘Good prospects for electric vehicles in Nepal as it is blessed with hydro power’

Published On: November 23, 2019 11:49 AM NPT By: Sujita Pradhan

TATA Motors is one of the fastest growing car brands in Nepal. TATA Motors started commercial business in Nepal from 1982. Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd (STPL) is the sole distributor of TATA Motors in Nepal. Sujeeta Pradhan of Republica talked with Sujan Roy, Head of Passenger Vehicle International Business at TATA Motors, on issues related to TATA's journey in Nepal.

Govt again bans ride hailing services

Published On: November 21, 2019 08:09 AM NPT By: Sujita Pradhan

KATHMANDU, Nov 21: The government has banned the use of private vehicles for public transport, apparently with a view to restrict various popular ride-hailing services currently in operation in Kathmandu Valley.

Govt again bans ride hailing services

Published On: November 21, 2019 12:00 AM NPT By: Sujita Pradhan

KAHMANDU, Nov 21: The government has banned the use of private vehicles for public transport, apparently with a view to restrict various popular ride hailing services currently in operation in Kathmandu Valley.

With Indian ban, onions becoming steadily unaffordable

Published On: November 20, 2019 08:37 AM NPT By: Sujita Pradhan

KATHMANDU, Nov 20: The ban on export of onions by the Indian government one and a half months ago has resulted in massive price hike of the vegetable in the Nepali market.

Customers look for cars with higher ground clearance

Published On: November 11, 2019 10:19 AM NPT By: Sujita Pradhan

Subaru is one of the fastest growing car brands in Nepal. The Japanese automaker officially entered Nepal in 2006. Vijay Motors Pvt Ltd is the authorized dealer of Subaru in Nepal. Sujeeta Pradhan of Republica talked to Shailaj Bdr Singh, sales and marketing department head of Vijay Motors Pvt Ltd, to talk about Subaru's journey in Nepal and automobile business in Nepal, among other issues.

Vegetable prices continue to rise

Published On: November 9, 2019 10:00 AM NPT By: Sujita Pradhan

KATHMANDU, Nov 9: Even after the end of the festive season, the price of vegetables, instead of subsiding, continues to rise.

Gold price sees marginal decline amid hopes of US-China trade deal

Published On: November 7, 2019 09:26 AM NPT By: Sujita Pradhan

KATHMANDU, Nov 7: The price of gold fell by Rs 600 on a single day to Rs 70,200 per tola (11.664 grams) on Wednesday.

After 5-month slump, Tihar gives some respite to jewelers

Published On: November 3, 2019 11:07 AM NPT By: Sujita Pradhan

KATHMANDU, Nov 3: Gold traders have sold gold worth nearly Rs 7 billion during Tihar festival this year. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, gold jewelry and ornaments were in high demand during the festival.

Flowers worth Rs 300 million sold during this Dashain and Tihar

Published On: November 2, 2019 09:21 AM NPT By: Sujita Pradhan

KATHMANDU, Nov 2: The business of flowers crossed Rs 300 million during this year's Dashain and Tihar festivals, according to Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN).

Mobile banking users increase by over 4.5 times in 4 years

Published On: October 24, 2019 10:03 AM NPT By: Sujita Pradhan

KATHMANDU, Oct 24: The number of mobile banking users has increased by over 4.5 times in the past four years. According to a report recently published by Nepal Rastra Bank – Situation of Access to Finance in Nepal 2019 – the number of mobile banking users has gone up from 1.75 million to 8.35 million.

Smart driving license backlog piles up as mass printer remains unutilized

Published On: October 22, 2019 12:19 PM NPT By: Sujita Pradhan

KATHMANDU, Oct 22: The Department of Transport Management (DoTM) is yet to operate the mass printer for printing smart license cards, which it had brought from India in August. The delay in using the mass printer has led to increasing backlogs of smart license cards.

Rs 250 million allocated for providing free vocational training

Published On: October 21, 2019 08:35 AM NPT By: Sujita Pradhan

KATHMANDU, Oct 21: The Foreign Employment Board has allocated a budget of Rs 250 million for providing free vocational training to youths.

88% flowers for Tihar to be sourced from domestic production

Published On: October 16, 2019 10:58 AM NPT By: Sujita Pradhan

KATHMANDU, Oct 16: The production of flowers is increasing in Nepal of late, and 88% of the local demand is met by local production. With rising production, import is decreasing.

Rs 49.28 million collected in mountaineering royalty

Published On: October 13, 2019 08:48 AM NPT By: Sujita Pradhan

KATHMANDU, Oct 13: The government has collected Rs 49.28 million in royalty from the mountaineers scaling different mountains during autumn season.

Onion prices spike on short supply

Published On: October 4, 2019 08:30 AM NPT By: Sujita Pradhan

KATHMANDU, Oct 4: Onion prices have more than doubled over past one and half months. The price has skyrocketed during the festive season where consumption of onion is very high.