Lumbini Province recorded Rs 13.57 billion in industrial and commercial investment during the first half of fiscal year 2025/26. The Ministry of Industry, Tourism, and Transport reported Rs 7.60 billion invested in 1,771 small industries and Rs 5.96 billion in 1,920 commercial enterprises. The province generated Rs 52.6 million in revenue. Although 1,456 businesses shut down, 3,691 new firms were registered, reflecting growing entrepreneurial interest. Rupandehi led revenue collection, followed by Dang and Banke.
