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Gold Price Dips Slightly, Silver Extends Gains in Nepali Market
Gold prices fell by Rs. 200 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday, while silver prices increased by Rs. 30 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.
NEPSE Falls 21.15 Points as Market Extends Losing Streak
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined by 21.15 points on Tuesday, with the benchmark index closing at 2,663.18 amid a turnover of Rs. 4.07 billion.
LPG Shortage Triggers Long Queues in Pokhara, Administration Steps Up Market Monitoring
As LPG shortages continue across Nepal, consumers in Pokhara have been forced to queue for hours with empty cylinders, prompting authorities to intensify market inspections and assure the public that supplies will normalize within days.
Energy Ministry Pushes to Raise VAT-Free Electricity Limit to 150 Units
The Ministry of Energy is preparing a proposal to increase the VAT exemption threshold on household electricity consumption from 50 units to 150 units, aiming to ease the financial burden on consumers and encourage greater use of electricity.
NRB Board to Remain Seven-Member Body with Mandatory Female Representation
The House of Representatives' Finance Committee has agreed to retain the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Board as a seven-member body, with mandatory representation of at least one woman.
RSP Lawmakers Meet PM Balen Shah, Push for Sudurpashchim Development
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmakers from Sudurpashchim Province met Prime Minister Balen Shah on Tuesday, urging the government to expedite key infrastructure and development projects in the region.
Finance Minister Seeks Stronger Banking Partnership to Revive Nepal’s Economy
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has called on commercial banks to help restore investor confidence, saying stronger government-bank coordination is essential to accelerate investment and economic growth.
Nepal's Tea Exports to India Decline in Volume and Value
Nepal's tea exports to India through the Kakarvitta border declined in both volume and value during the last fiscal year, with export earnings falling by nearly Rs 640 million.
NEPSE Slips 1.20 Points Despite Rs 4.57 Billion Turnover
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) edged lower on Monday, declining 1.20 points to close at 2,684.33, while daily turnover stood at Rs 4.57 billion.
Nepal Oil Corporation Raises Fuel Prices, LPG Rate Unchanged
Nepal Oil Corporation has increased the prices of petrol, diesel, kerosene and aviation fuel effective Tuesday, while keeping the price of LPG unchanged despite higher import costs.
Gold and Silver Prices Rise in Nepal on Monday
Gold and silver prices increased in the Nepali market on Monday, with gold gaining Rs 800 per tola and silver rising by Rs 35 per tola.
Trump Announces Talks With Iran, Pauses Planned Military Action
U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran will begin Monday afternoon, citing diplomatic appeals from key Middle Eastern allies and hopes for an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear disarmament.