Economy News
Domestic Gold Price Climbs by Rs. 800
Gold prices in Nepal increased by Rs. 800 per tola on Wednesday, while silver also gained Rs. 55 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.
a month ago
SEBON Sets 10-Year Vision to Strengthen Capital Market
The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has unveiled the Capital Market Development Roadmap 2083, outlining a 10-year strategy to transform Nepal’s capital market into a major driver of economic growth and align it with international standards.
a month ago
Nepal's Inflation Remains Under Control as Food Prices Climb
Nepal's annual consumer inflation rose to 5.04 percent by mid-June, driven mainly by higher prices of fruits, edible oils, transport, and services, but remained within the Nepal Rastra Bank's 5.5 percent policy target.
a month ago
Margin Loans Surge as Investors Return to Nepal's Stock Market
Share-backed lending by banks and financial institutions has risen sharply as improving stock market activity, ample liquidity, and historically low interest rates encourage investors to borrow for equity investments.
a month ago
Gold Price Drops by Rs 1,200 Per Tola
Gold and silver prices declined in the Nepali market on Tuesday, with gold falling by Rs 1,200 per tola and silver dropping by Rs 15 per tola, continuing their recent downward trend.
a month ago
Tourists Arrived, Dollars Didn't: Nepal's Tourism Earnings Slip Despite Visitor Boom
Nepal recorded a sharp rise in foreign tourist arrivals in June 2026, but tourism earnings failed to keep pace, while spending on overseas education continued to far exceed the country's tourism income, exposing growing pressure on the nation's foreign exchange reserves.
a month ago
Government Releases Rs. 3.3 Million to Revive Hetauda Textile Mill
The Ministry of Finance has released Rs. 3.3 million to support the reopening of the Hetauda Textile Mill, with the Nepali Army expected to manage operations and invest up to Rs. 2 billion in the revival project.
a month ago
Gold Price Drops by Rs. 2,800 per Tola, Silver Also Declines
Gold prices declined sharply in Nepal's domestic market on Monday, with the price of fine gold falling by Rs. 2,800 per tola, while silver also recorded a moderate decline.
a month ago
Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle Proposes Major Legal Overhaul to Modernize Nepal’s Tax and Revenue System
The government has introduced a sweeping reform bill to simplify Nepal’s economic administration by repealing outdated laws, restructuring revenue investigations, mandating GPS tracking for commercial transport, and strengthening tax enforcement.
a month ago
Ru Ru Jalbidhyut to Invest Rs 80 Million in Myagdi Hydropower
The hydropower company has approved the purchase of 800,000 promoter shares of Myagdi Hydropower as part of its investment strategy.
a month ago
Goat Meat Prices Surge Across Nepal as Supply Crunch and Bird Flu Fears Hit Market
Goat meat prices have jumped sharply across Nepal over the past two weeks, driven by shrinking domestic supply, bird flu concerns, import hurdles, and rising consumer demand, raising fears of an even bigger shortage during the Dashain festival.
a month ago
Nepal Continues ‘Asar Spending’ Tradition, 11% of Annual Budget Spent in Final Month
Despite three finance ministers overseeing the fiscal year, the government spent only 79.04% of the annual budget, with a significant portion disbursed during the final month of the fiscal year.
a month ago