Public debt increases by Rs 50.6 billion in first quarter of FY 2082/83

KATHMANDU:- The public debt has increased by Rs 50 billion 600 million in the first three months of the current fiscal year 2082/83 (2025/26). According to the Public Debt Management Office, by..

Nepal and India sign agreement to construct two cross-border transmission lines

KATHMANDU:- Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation, Kulman Ghising, who is presently in New Delhi, India, to attend the 8th General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance, held a..

FNCCI calls for investigation and action against those involved in arson, vandalism and robbery

KATHMANDU:- Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has called for the government to investigate into those involved in robbery, arson and vandalism in industries, business..

Trade deficit of approximately Rs 400 billion in three months

KATHMANDU:- The country has recorded a trade deficit of approximately 400 billion rupees in the initial three months of the current fiscal year 2082/83 BS (2025/26). As per the foreign trade..

Gold, silver prices see slight slide

KATHMANDU:- The recent drop in gold and silver prices in the international market has affected the domestic market as well. The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association said..

FATF Review: Nepal still in Grey List for money laundering

KATHMANDU:- The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has decided to keep Nepal under its “increased monitoring list,” commonly known as the grey list, citing ongoing strategic deficiencies in..

335 MW Humla Karnali Second Hydropower Project set to be built in Humla

KATHMANDU:- The necessary steps for the development of the Humla Karnali Second Hydropower Project, which boasts a total capacity of 335 MW, have commenced in the economically lagging Humla..

Nepali-led Fusemachines commences trading on American Stock Exchange

By Madhukar Adhikari, WASHINGTON:- Fusemachines, an IT company established by individuals of Nepalis entrepreneurs, has commenced trading on the esteemed Nasdaq stock exchange in the United States of..

Nepal exported 1,015 megawatts of electricity on Laxmi Pooja

KATHMANDU:- The country exported 1,015 megawatts of electricity on Monday, the day of Laxmi Pooja of the Tihar festival. According to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), the total demand for..

Global IME Bank Honored with Global Finance “Best Bank Award”

WASHINGTON:- Global IME Bank Limited has been honored with the “Best Bank Award 2025” by Global Finance Magazine. During a ceremony held in the United States on Saturday, a representative..

18.56 percent of budget expenditures in three months

KATHMANDU:- The government's expenditures in the first three months of the current fiscal year 2082/83 (2025/26) stand at 18.56 percent of the total budget. According to the Financial..

Finance Minister Khanal, ADB President meet

WASHINGTON:- Finance Minister Rameshwor Prasad Khanal, who is currently in the United States to attend the World Bank's annual meeting, held a discussion with Asian Development Bank President Masato..

Nepal’s economy estimated at 61.07 trillion with growth rate 4.61 percent in FY 2081/82

KATHMANDU:- Nepal's economic growth rate stood at 4.61 percent with its size appeared to reach around Rs 61.07 trillion and 220 million in the previous fiscal year of 2081/82 BS. According..

Gold price hits all-time high, trading at Rs 248,500 per tola

KATHMANDU:- The price of gold has increased by Rs 8,100 per tola (11.66 grams) today as compared to Monday. Gold is being traded at Rs 248,500 per tola today against Rs 240,400 on Tuesday,..

Humla receives large number of international tourists

HUMLA:- The district of Humla received a large number of Indian pilgrims visiting Kailash, a holy religious shrine for Hindu devotees. Generally, Indian tourists make their journey to Kailash and..

Business