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US-Iran Talks Continue Despite Escalating Military Tensions
The White House says diplomatic engagement with Iran remains ongoing, even as the US continues airstrikes targeting Iranian military capabilities.
3 months ago
5% VAT on Household Electricity Bills Takes Effect, Over 2.6 Million Consumers Impacted
Households consuming more than 50 units of electricity per month must now pay a 5% VAT, while industrial and commercial users are subject to a 13% VAT under Nepal's new tax policy.
3 months ago
NEPSE Ends Fiscal Year on Positive Note, Gains 7.50 Points
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) closed the final trading session of fiscal year 2082/83 in positive territory, with the benchmark index rising 7.50 points as investors traded shares worth Rs 4.56 billion.
3 months ago
US Imposes 25% Tariff on Brazilian Imports Over Alleged Unfair Trade Practices
The United States will impose a 25 percent tariff on a wide range of Brazilian imports from July 22 after concluding that Brazil engaged in unfair trade practices, although several key products have been exempted.
3 months ago
NRB Relaxes Share-Backed Lending Rules, Allows Higher Loans Against Strong Stocks
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has revised its unified directives, allowing banks and financial institutions to provide higher loans against shares of fundamentally strong listed companies based on a mandatory strength assessment framework.
3 months ago
Gold Prices Rise by Rs 400, Silver Drops Rs 90 in Nepal
Gold prices edged higher in the domestic market on Thursday, while silver prices declined, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.
3 months ago
Electricity Bills, Ride-Sharing Costs to Rise as New VAT Rules Take Effect Friday
Consumers in Nepal will face higher daily expenses from Friday as the government begins implementing new VAT provisions on household electricity consumption and ride-sharing services under the new fiscal year's tax policy.
3 months ago
Parliament Turns Heat on Stock Market Slump, SEBON Given 10-Day Deadline for Reform Plan
Nepal's prolonged stock market downturn has reached Parliament, with lawmakers questioning the government's handling of the capital market and directing the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) to submit a comprehensive reform roadmap within 10 days.
3 months ago
Everest Color IPO Listed on NEPSE, Trading to Begin Friday
Everest Color Limited's IPO has been listed on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), with the company's shares set to begin trading from Friday following the special pre-open session.
3 months ago
New Fiscal Year Begins Friday: Tax Cuts, New Levies, Monetary Policy Take Effect
Nepal will enter fiscal year 2083/84 (2026/27) on Friday with a wide range of new tax measures, budget provisions, and monetary policy reforms coming into force, bringing both tax relief and additional costs for consumers.
3 months ago
After Meeting Industrialists and Energy Leaders, PM Balen Shah Holds Talks with Women Entrepreneurs
Prime Minister Balen Shah is meeting office bearers of the Federation of Women Entrepreneurs today to discuss women's entrepreneurship, policy reforms, and measures to strengthen women's participation in Nepal's industrial and business sectors.
3 months ago
Nepal, India Chart Roadmap for 10,000 MW Power Exports by 2034/35
Nepal and India have reached key agreements to expand cross-border electricity trade and transmission infrastructure, paving the way for Nepal's long-term goal of exporting 10,000 MW of electricity to India by 2034/35.
3 months ago