Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Nepal are facing mounting challenges due to rising costs of raw materials, transportation, energy, and labor. Business associations say high interest rates and limited...

Government capital expenditure improved slightly compared to the previous fiscal year, though overall spending remains low. Delays in project approvals, land acquisition problems, and weak coordination among government agencies continue...

Consumer inflation in Nepal remained within the central bank’s target range, offering relief to households amid global economic uncertainty. However, food prices showed periodic volatility due to seasonal supply issues...

Nepal’s tourism sector recorded a strong recovery during the winter season, with increased arrivals of foreign and domestic tourists. Popular destinations such as Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini, and Chitwan saw improved...

Nepal’s hydropower sector has gained renewed momentum as private and foreign investors show increased interest in new and ongoing projects. Improved power purchase agreements and growing electricity export opportunities to...

Nepal’s banking sector has shown improved liquidity conditions as credit growth slowed and deposit collection strengthened. Nepal Rastra Bank officials said cautious lending practices and reduced loan demand helped stabilize...

Government revenue collection has improved compared to the same period last year, driven mainly by customs duties and value-added tax. However, officials acknowledge that revenue remains below the projected annual...

Nepal’s trade deficit widened further as imports continued to outpace exports, according to recent customs data. Imports of fuel, food grains, machinery, and industrial raw materials increased, while exports remained...

Remittance inflows to Nepal increased notably during the first five months of the fiscal year, providing critical support to foreign exchange reserves and domestic consumption. Nepal Rastra Bank reported higher...

  Nepal’s economy has shown signs of gradual recovery in the first half of the current fiscal year, supported mainly by increased remittance inflows, stable inflation, and recovery in service-sector...