KATHMANDU, Aug 21: Only 25 percent of the private sector related plans and programs outlined in the budget statement for last fiscal year are fully executed, according to a report unveiled by the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) and the Society of Economic Journalists of Nepal (SEJON) on Wednesday.

KATHMANDU, April 28: The much-awaited Nepal Investment Summit 2024 is beginning today (Sunday), with the prime objective to attract foreign direct investment in Nepal’s mega development projects.

KATHMANDU, April 20: Despite the private sector’s recommendations to amend about two dozen laws to promote both foreign and domestic investment in the country, the government has yet to make any amendments. With only nine days remaining for the start of the Nepal Investment Summit-2024, where the government aims to attract foreign investment, the private sector is worried due to the absence of legal reforms.

KATHMANDU, Nov 23: To promote industrialization in the country, the government has brought about a policy to encourage innovative startups.

KATHMANDU, Oct 13: A collaborative meeting was convened among prominent business organizations, including the Federation of Women Entrepreneurs’ Associations of Nepal (FWEAN), Federation of Nepal Commerce and Small Industries (FNCSI), Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce (NICC), Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC), and Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) at the FWEAN Secretariat on Friday.

KATHMANDU, Oct 4: The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has suggested the International Monetary Fund (IMF) not to intervene unnecessarily in Nepal’s policy formulation process.

KATHMANDU, Sept 24: The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) and the China Council for Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) have reached an understanding to establish Nepal-China Business Council, aimed at promoting bilateral investment and business cooperation.

KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) held discussions with Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Sudan Kirati, regarding several issues related with the country’s tourism industry.

KATHMANDU, June 25: The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has got Rajesh Kumar Agrawal as its new president.

KATHMANDU, August 15: The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) is organizing the Nepal Infrastructure Summit (NIS) - 2022 on September 8 in Kathmandu.

KATHMANDU, August 2: The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has urged the government to annul the decision to raise the rental charge of lands inside the industrial estates.

KATHMANDU, July 29: The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has said that the provisions made by the Monetary Policy are likely to put pressure on the external sector and decrease foreign exchange situation.

KATHMANDU, July 13: The transaction volume of major industries of the country plunged heavily in the past two months due to excessive surge in market prices, taking down the purchasing power of people, shows a study report unveiled by the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI).

KATHMANDU, June 26: The Confederation of Nepalese Industries Young Entrepreneurs Forum (CNIYEF) on Saturday witnessed an agreement for investment worth Rs 245 million in startup projects.

KATHMANDU, June 19: More than a half of the manufacturing industries operating in the country have still been relying on generators fed electricity supply to meet their demand, showed a survey conducted recently.

KATHMANDU, April 18: A delegation including President of Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) Vishnu Kumar Agrawal has called on Finance Minister Janardan Sharma. During the meeting held at the Ministry of Finance, the overall condition of the economy was discussed.

KATHMANDU, April 11: Sunil KC, the vice president of the Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) and  Founder/ Chief Executive of Asian Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (AIDIA) has been nominated as advisor to the advisory board of the Confederation of Nepalese Industry (CNI) by Vishnu Kumar Agrawal, President of CNI.

KATHMANDU, Dec 16: The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has urged Bangladesh to allow barrier-free entry to Nepali products into Bangladesh.

KATHMANDU, Oct 2: Nepal’s manufacturing sector, which struggled for more than one year of the impacts of the coronavirus, was able to improve its performance in the fourth quarter of the last fiscal year.

KATHMANDU, July 28: The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has elected seven vice presidents.

KATHMANDU, July 5: The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has started implementation of ‘Make in Nepal-Swadeshi,’ an initiative to promote domestic products.

KATHMANDU, Nov 30: Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel has said that the government will move forward hand in hand with the private sector.

KATHMANDU, April 13: The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has urged the government to bring extensive medium and long-term plan and strategy to tide over the adverse situation in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.

REPUBLICA, Aug 24: The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) organized a meeting with Nepal's newly appointed economic counselor to India, Nita Pokhrel Aryal, on Friday to discuss ways of promoting business and economic relations with India.

KATHMANDU, June 5: Representative bodies of private sector have surprisingly refrained from making critical comment on the budget even though it lacks any specific program to drive the growth of private sector and boost investments.

KATHMANDU, June 5: Representative bodies of private sector have surprisingly refrained from making critical comment on the budget even though it lacks any specific program to increase spending and drive the growth of private sector and boost investments.

KATHMANDU, April 27: Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) chairman Satish Kumar Moore met Chinese Council for Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Vice-Chairman Lu Pengqui during his recent visit to China.

KATHMANDU, April 8: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that a policy has been adopted for moving ahead forging a partnership with the private sector for industrial progress of the country.

KATHMANDU May 10: Krishna Bahadur Mahara, the speaker of House of Representative, has said that he will draw the attention of the government toward the need to bring necessary revision in existing laws and policies to usher in economic prosperity.

KATHMANDU, April 5: Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has said that its attention has been drawn at the recent bomb blast at the construction site of Kalika Construction in Sindhuli district on Tuesday.

KATHMANDU, Jan 28: Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has got go ahead from the government to establish provincial confederations in all seven provinces of the country.

KATHMANDU, Jan 2: The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has urged the Prime Minister to take initiatives for promptly addressing the problem the industries and business sectors are facing due to the prevailing liquidity in the country's economy.

KATHMANDU, Dec 30: A team from Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has met with Baroness Verma, a member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom on Friday.

KATHMANDU, Nov 20: Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has expressed deep condolences on the untimely demise of Prakash Dahal, son of CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda’, on Sunday.

KATHMANDU, August 10: Consulting firm Frost & Sullivan and Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) on Thursday jointly announced Nepal Business Excellence Awards 2017. The award will be conferred in Kathmandu on November 14 after assessment of company performances in sectors like manufacturing, trading, IT companies, Business Process Outsourcing/Knowledge Process Outsourcing, Hospital, Construction, Logistics, Hotel, and Banking, Financial Services and Insurance sectors, according to a statement issued by Frost & Sullivan.

KATHMANDU, June 26: Private sector has suggested that the government and the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) directly funnel cash lying idle in the government coffer into the banking channel.

KATHMANDU, June 23: Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has urged the government to create enabling environment for business and investment.

KATHMANDU, June 11: Rajesh Kumar Agrawal, vice-president of Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) and coordinator of the confederation's Employers’ Council, left for Geneva on Sunday to participate in the 106th session of International Labor Conference.

KATHMANDU, May 7:: Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has demanded compensation for damages in limestone mines of Shivam Cement.

KATHMANDU, April 30: Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) and Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) have extended best wishes to all laborers on the occasion of International Workers' Day.

KATHMANDU, April 25: Hike in cargo handling fee will affect the ailing export sector, according to the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI).

KATHMANDU, April 20: A delegation of Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) on Wednesday met the acting governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Chintamani Shiwakoti, and expressed its concern over recent rise on bank lending rates.

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Upbeat with the outcomes of the recently held 'Nepal Infrastructure Summit 2017', the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has urged the government and all stakeholders for implementation of deliberations and declarations made in the summit by preparing appropriate policies and laws.

KATHMANDU, Sept 5: Confederation of Nepalese Industry (CNI) on Monday hold a discussion with newly appointed envoys to Germany, Austria and Brazil, namely Ramesh Khanal, Prakash Subedi and Tara Prasad Pokhrel.

KATHMANDU, July 27: President of Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) Hari Bhakta Sharma has been appointed as the member of Investment Board Nepal (IBN).

KATHMANDU, April 25: The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has demanded that the government provide dedicated industrial electric feeders to those industries that have been giving jobs to over 100 employees.