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Title: Nepal Imports Rs. 10.55 Billion Worth of Electricity from India in FY 2082/83
Nepal imported electricity worth Rs. 10.55 billion from India during the last fiscal year to meet domestic demand, particularly during the dry season when hydropower generation declined.
Taxpayer Gift Scheme Gains Momentum as Bill Registrations Surge 50-Fold
The government’s taxpayer incentive gift scheme has witnessed a sharp rise in consumer participation, with registered bills jumping from 7,077 in the first half of Shrawan to 357,144 in the second half.
Indian Army Chief Meets Prime Minister Balendra Shah
Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth held a courtesy meeting with Nepal’s Prime Minister and Defence Minister Balendra Shah at Singha Durbar, with discussions focused on bilateral relations and security concerns.
Students Protest LPG Shortage in Kathmandu
Nepal Students Union (NSU) activists staged a symbolic protest at Tri-Chandra Campus in Kathmandu, carrying empty LPG cylinders to highlight the ongoing cooking-gas shortage and its impact on students and the public.
NEPSE Falls 2.01 Points as Turnover Climbs to Rs. 5.25 Arba
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined by 2.01 points to close at 2,641.82 on Monday, extending its losing streak for a second consecutive session. Despite the marginal decline, market turnover rose to Rs. 5.25 Arba, with more than 11.93 million shares changing hands.
Gold and Silver Prices Rise in Nepali Market
Gold and silver prices both increased in the Nepali market on Monday, with gold rising by Rs. 1,600 per tola and silver by Rs. 60 per tola. Gold is now trading at Rs. 306,800 per tola, while silver has reached Rs. 4,770 per tola.
NMB Capital Announces Cash Dividends for Three Mutual Funds
NMB Capital Limited has announced cash dividends for unit holders of three mutual funds under its management—NMB Fifty, NMB Sulav Investment Fund-II and NMB Hybrid Fund L-II. NMB Sulav Investment Fund-II has declared the highest dividend at 10%.
NEA Profit Falls by Rs. 3.95 Billion as Costs and Financial Burden Rise
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) reported a sharp decline in net profit in FY 2082/83, with earnings falling by Rs. 3.95 billion compared to the previous fiscal year. The authority attributed the decline to foreign exchange fluctuations, rising financial obligations, free electricity provided to households consuming up to 20 units, higher depreciation and increased operating expenses.
Ujyalo Nepal Launches Signature Campaign Against Electricity Tax
Ujyalo Nepal Party has launched a signature campaign demanding the removal of taxes imposed on electricity and the recovery of outstanding dues from dedicated and trunk-line electricity consumers.
Nepal’s Power Export Boom: Rs. 17.47 Billion Earned from Electricity Exports
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has made a major breakthrough in regional energy trade, earning Rs. 17.47 billion from electricity exports in FY 2081/82. With India as its primary market and preparations underway to export 40 MW to Bangladesh, Nepal’s electricity trade is expanding beyond its traditional borders.
Taxpayer Incentive Scheme Draws Record Participation, Consumer Wins Rs. 10 Lakh
A consumer who purchased goods worth just Rs. 350 from Ganesh Electronics and Mobile Centre has won the Rs. 10 lakh bumper prize under the Inland Revenue Department’s taxpayer incentive scheme. The latest draw also selected 15 other winners, each receiving Rs. 1 lakh after tax deduction, as participation in the scheme surged sharply in the second half of Shrawan.
Global Market Shift: Asian Stocks Outpace Wall Street in 2026 Returns
Although U.S. stock markets remain near record highs, South Korea, Taiwan and Japan are leading global equity markets in year-to-date returns. The KOSPI has surged 65.58% so far this year, far ahead of the S&P 500’s 13.74% gain as of August 14, 2026.