To manage the excess liquidity in the banking system, Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is set to withdraw NPR 40 billion through a deposit collection instrument for a period of 160 days. The central bank is utilizing this tool as loan demand remains sluggish despite high deposit levels.
Gold jumps by Rs 1,600 to reach Rs 301,300, while silver drops to Rs 5,160 today.
Fine gold settles at Rs 299,700 as the domestic market sees a cooling period following recent price surges.
The Federation of Nepalese Transport Entrepreneurs (FNTE) has issued an ultimatum to the government: either implement a "scientific fare adjustment" or withdraw the recent hike in petroleum prices.
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced that the government is prioritizing digital service delivery and large-scale economic reforms, including the repeal of outdated laws to modernize the economy.
Around Rs 450 million in agricultural grants were distributed to 951 farmers in Nawalparasi Purba over five years.
Nepal’s capital expenditure remains weak at just 23.58%, despite overall budget utilization reaching nearly 54%.
Gold prices jumped by Rs. 3,100 per tola in Nepal, reaching Rs. 299,800, while silver increased by Rs. 165.