Focal Unit set up at Finance Ministry to facilitate foreign investors

KATHMANDU:- The Ministry of Finance has set up Focal Unit to make coordination with foreign investors and international development finance institutions more effective. The Unit was..

World Bank projects Nepal’s growth to slow to 2.1% in 2026 amid political transition

KATHMANDU:- The World Bank has projected Nepal’s economic growth to slow from 4.6% in 2025 to 2.1% in 2026, reflecting the impact of Gen Z protests and ongoing political transition. Growth is..

Power tariff dues worth Rs 238.7 million recovered from 35 industries

KATHMANDU:- A total of 25 new industries using electricity through ‘dedicated’ and ‘trunk line’ systems during the load-shedding period have started paying their long-held dues in power..

Protocol to Nepal-India Transit Treaty amended to allow all types of cargo

KATHMANDU:- With the amendment of the Protocol to the Transit Treaty between Nepal and India, all types of cargo can now be transported to Bhairahawa via Kolkata and Visakhapatnam, Biratnagar..

Gold price up by 4,900

KATHMANDU:- The price of gold has increased by Rs 4,900 per tola (11.66) in the domestic market today. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price..

Team from Home Ministry visits Korala Check Point

MUSTANG:- Home Secretary Rameshwor Dangal and Director General of the Department of Immigration, Ramchandra Tiwari, recently visited the Korala Check Point along the Nepal-China border in..

FNCCI Chair Dhakal deplores attack on industries during protest

BANEPA:- Chairperson of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI), Chandra Prasad Dhakal, has expressed worry over the targets made on industries during the protest. It..

Damage caused to industry and business sector during movement unacceptable: PM Karki

KATHMANDU:- Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that the damage caused to the industry and business sector by some unruly groups, taking advantage of the statelessness in the backdrop of the Gen Z..

Business firms express solidarity for peace, national prosperity

KATHMANDU:- Amid growing economic uncertainty and political instability, Nepal’s major business umbrella organisations have come together to express their solidarity for peace and national..

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..