The securities regulator has introduced a long-term roadmap to modernize Nepal’s primary capital market through market-based pricing, institutional participation, digitalization, and stronger investor protection.
Central bank to collect deposits for 31 days through a competitive bidding process to absorb surplus liquidity from the banking system.
Electricity supply to be disrupted in Jhapa, Ilam, Panchthar, Taplejung, and parts of Morang from 4:00 AM to 4:00 PM for maintenance works.
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle says the government has launched key policy and procedural reforms to significantly improve Nepal's capital expenditure, targeting 80–100% budget utilization while strengthening revenue collection and tax administration.

Jyoti Bikas Bank Limited (JBBL) reported a sharp turnaround in its fourth-quarter performance for FY 2082/83, with net profit soaring more than nine-fold, driven by higher operating income, lower funding costs, and a reversal of impairment charges.
The National Transmission Grid Company Limited has initiated the approval process for the 400kV Bajhang–Banlek (West Seti) transmission line, a major project designed to evacuate up to 2,500 MW of electricity from western Nepal.
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined by 13.82 points (0.51%) on Thursday to close at 2,654.15, erasing the previous session's gains, while only the Trading sector ended higher.
Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp rise in Nepal on Thursday (Shrawan 21), with gold climbing Rs. 8,000 per tola and silver increasing Rs. 95 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.
The Ministry of Finance has published the revised salary scale and allowances for government employees, effective Shrawan 1, FY 2083/84, following the Cabinet's approval of a 10% salary hike and an additional 10% monthly incentive allowance.
The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) is preparing to restart the stalled IPO approval process by evaluating all pending and new applications under the Financial Statement Review Standards, 2081, while separate committees work on long-term market reforms.
Nepal Telecom (NTC) has announced a full waiver of late payment penalties for customers with outstanding service dues up to FY 2080/81, provided they clear their payments by the end of Poush 2083 BS.
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced a revised Open Market Operations Procedure, 2083, replacing paper-based processes with online bidding while imposing stricter penalties on banks that fail to comply with operational rules.