ECONOMY

Govt to implement “Vision Kathmandu–2040” under long-term urban development plan

Govt to implement “Vision Kathmandu–2040” under long-term urban development plan

The government also announced the launch of a smart urban mobility system in the Kathmandu Valley, including the introdu...

The government also announced the launch of a smart urban mobility system in the Kathmandu Valley, including the introdu...

May 29, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt opens electricity trading to private sector in major energy reform

Govt opens electricity trading to private sector in major energy reform

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the national budget for FY 2026/27, stating tha...

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the national budget for FY 2026/27, stating tha...

May 29, 2026

POLITICS

Govt introduces “mission mode” infrastructure push, announces sunset law

Govt introduces “mission mode” infrastructure push, announces sunset law

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle said the new model aims to speed up large-scale infrastructure projects that have face...

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle said the new model aims to speed up large-scale infrastructure projects that have face...

May 29, 2026

ECONOMY

Major Highlights of the Budget for FY 2026/27

Major Highlights of the Budget for FY 2026/27

Dozens of government offices and services will be integrated into the Nagarik App. An AI processing centre will be estab...

Dozens of government offices and services will be integrated into the Nagarik App. An AI processing centre will be estab...

May 29, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt to reopen 7 closed industries under public–private partnership model

Govt to reopen 7 closed industries under public–private partnership model

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle, while presenting the national budget for FY 2026/27 said the government aims to bring...

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle, while presenting the national budget for FY 2026/27 said the government aims to bring...

May 29, 2026

ECONOMY

Tax overhaul tops budget agenda

Tax overhaul tops budget agenda

Unveiling what he described as a major overhaul of the country’s taxation system, Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagl...

Unveiling what he described as a major overhaul of the country’s taxation system, Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagl...

May 29, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt raises income tax threshold to Rs 1 million

Govt raises income tax threshold to Rs 1 million

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle announced that the minimum taxable income has been increased from Rs 500,000 to Rs 1 m...

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle announced that the minimum taxable income has been increased from Rs 500,000 to Rs 1 m...

May 29, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt cuts customs slabs to 7 levels, abolishes excise duty on 360 items

Govt cuts customs slabs to 7 levels, abolishes excise duty on 360 items

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle announced the reform while presenting the budget in Parliament on Friday.

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle announced the reform while presenting the budget in Parliament on Friday.

May 29, 2026

POLITICS

PM Balen Shah attends budget session in Federal Parliament

PM Balen Shah attends budget session in Federal Parliament

His previous absence from parliamentary sessions had drawn criticism from opposition parties, which had at times disrupt...

His previous absence from parliamentary sessions had drawn criticism from opposition parties, which had at times disrupt...

May 29, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt spending at 63.76 percent as FY nears end with 45 days remaining

Govt spending at 63.76 percent as FY nears end with 45 days remaining

The government has spent only 63.76 percent of its total budget as the current fiscal year approaches its final 45 days,...

The government has spent only 63.76 percent of its total budget as the current fiscal year approaches its final 45 days,...

May 29, 2026