- Friday, 30 January 2026
Laxman Kafle
Taxes on alcohol, tobacco, cigarettes increase
The government has made changes to the various tax rates through the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2025/26. Deputy Prime Minister and
Economy Grows By Leaps And Bounds
The country embarked on a new political and economic journey by establishing a republic system and abolishing the 240-year monarchical rule in 2008. The epoch-making political change naturally incre
Gandaki to lead in GDP growth, Bagmati in per capita term
Gandaki Province is estimated to record the highest economic growth among Nepal’s seven provinces in the current fiscal year 2024/25. While the national gro
Exports surge by over 72%, deficit stands at 7%
Nepal has recorded a notable surge in exports, with export trade soaring by 72.71 per cent in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2024/25. According to the trade s
Setting up a fertiliser factory still a far cry
Nepal, traditionally an agrarian country, lacks even a single fertiliser plant, and this culminates in the recurrent fertiliser shortage during every plantation season. Farmers across the country did not get fertiliser to plant maize recently, a
Rs. 1,191 billion remittance received in nine months
Nepal has received Rs. 1,191.31 billion in remittances in the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2024/25. According to the Current
Govt aims to transform agriculture through mechanisation
In a major policy shift aimed at achieving self-reliance in agriculture and ensuring food security, the government has unveiled a comprehensive agricultural modernisation plan that seeks to transform the sector through mechanisation and specialisation.
NEA claims Rs. 5.26 billion loss
Nepal Electricity Authority has issued a white paper showing its situation with financial status, demand and supply situations of electricity and further plans. At a press conference o
Economic growth for current FY estimated at 4.61%
Nepal’s economy is estimated to grow by 4.61 per cent in the current fiscal year 2024/25. According to the Ann
Economists urge cut in recurrent spendinding for FY 2025/26
While the government is preparing budget for the next fiscal year, economists have suggested the government to prioritise reducing recurrent expenditure in the upcoming fiscal budget.
Agriculture Ministry proposes Rs. 51 bn for next FY
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development is preparing policy, programmes and budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2025/26 with the focus on increasing agricultural productivity while preserving soil health.
Nepal, India sign deal on cross-border transmission line expansion
Nepal and India have inked an important agreement to expand the cross-border transmission lines. The landmark agreement
Rs. 30 trillion required to achieve SDGs by 2030
An annual investment of Rs. 3,023 billion is required to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. According to the peri
PM’s recent visit to Thailand encourages private sector to expand trade between two countries
Recent official visit of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to Thailand has been fruitful in expanding trade and commerce and strengthening relations through the private sectors of both countries
Economic reforms commission suggests policy shifts
The High-Level Economic Reforms Recommendation Commission has submitted its final report to the government with the suggestion for creating a conducive investment climate and bringing production costs down.
