Nepal investment climate
NEPSE Rallies Higher, Gains 15.54 Points
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) continued its upward trajectory on Wednesday, the fourth trading day of the week, as the benchmark index rose by a substantial 15.54 points. This bullish performance saw the Nepali stock market recording a steady increase of 0.73 percent, propelling the index to close at 2131.49 points amid robust trading activity. […]
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Bagmati Province Leads Nepali GDP Contributions
Bagmati Province has emerged as the frontrunner in contributing to Nepal’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), while Karnali Province lags behind, according to the latest Provincial GDP Estimates for the fiscal year 2080/81 released by the National Statistics Office (NSO). The report, made public on Wednesday, reveals that Bagmati Province is estimated to account for a […]
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Nepal’s Bank Deposits Surge, Loans Decline
Nepal’s banking sector has witnessed a notable shift in financial dynamics, according to the latest statistics released by the Nepal Bankers’ Association. While bank deposits have surged by a staggering Rs 26 billion in the month of Baisakh (April/May) of the current fiscal year, bank loans have contracted by Rs 15.19 billion during the same […]
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Nepal’s Mounting Trade Deficit Raises Economic Concerns
Nepal’s trade deficit has reached an alarming level, with figures from the Department of Customs revealing a staggering Rs 1177 billion deficit as of the end of the month of Baisakh (mid-May) in the current financial year. This widening trade gap, fueled by a surge in imports and lackluster export performance, has raised concerns about […]
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Nepal’s Mounting Trade Deficit Raises Economic Concerns
Nepal’s trade deficit has reached an alarming level, with figures from the Department of Customs revealing a staggering Rs 1177 billion deficit as of the end of the month of Baisakh (mid-May) in the current financial year. This widening trade gap, fueled by a surge in imports and lackluster export performance, has raised concerns about […]
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EU Pledges Support for Boosting Investment in Nepal
The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nepal in attracting foreign investment, with a particular focus on bringing European companies to the Nepali market. During a reception held on Thursday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Nepal and the EU, Ambassador Veronique Lorenzo highlighted the upcoming ‘EU-Nepal Trade Forum’ […]
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Hyundai Assembly Plant Inaugurated in Nepal
Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering an investment-friendly environment, driving economic transformation, and bolstering the country’s industrial sector. During the inauguration of the Hyundai Motor Assembling Plant of Laxmi Motor Corporation in Nawalparasi, PM Prachanda emphasized the pivotal role of the private sector in propelling Nepal’s journey […]
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Private Sector Calls for Increased Capital Expenditure to Boost Economic Growth
As Nepal gears up for the presentation of the annual budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 on May 28, the country’s private sector has been counting on the government to target a larger capital expenditure outlay to support higher economic growth amid the ongoing economic slowdown. In a pre-budget discussion organized by the Society of […]
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Bagmati Province’s Sluggish Budget Expenditure Raises Concerns
With the current fiscal year 2080-81 BS (2023-24) drawing to a close, the Bagmati Province government’s budget expenditure has raised eyebrows due to its lackluster performance. According to the latest reports from the Province Treasury Comptroller Office in Hetauda, the province’s budget expenditure has reached a mere 38.92 percent as of the eleventh hour. Slow […]
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First MCC construction contract awarded – Butwal Substation Deal Signed
In a significant stride towards bolstering Nepal’s energy infrastructure and facilitating cross-border energy trade, the Millennium Challenge Account-Nepal (MCA-Nepal) has inked a contract agreement for the construction of the New Butwal Substation. This pivotal project is being funded through a grant from the US Mission Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), marking the first construction contract under […]
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