Nepal’s public debt increased by Rs 114.48 billion in the first five months of the fiscal year, taking the total outstanding debt to Rs 27.88 trillion. Data from the Public Debt Management Office show that the government borrowed Rs 175.12 billion during the period, while Rs 167.01 billion was spent on servicing principal and interest. Internal debt rose to Rs 12.68 trillion, while external debt reached Rs 14.21 trillion, accounting for 45.66 percent of GDP.
