Govt forms task force to revive capital market confidence Govt forms task force to revive capital market confidence The Ministry of Finance has set up a task force to examine problems and inconsistencies in Nepal’s capital market and recommend swift reforms to restore investor confidence. The Ministry of Finance has set up a task force to examine problems and inconsistencies in Nepal’s capital market and recommend swift reforms to restore investor confidence. Business 19 Sep, 2025
Sujeev Shakya accused of inciting violence against Yeti and Himalaya Airlines Sujeev Shakya accused of inciting violence against Yeti and Himalaya Airlines During the second day of the Gen Z movement (Sept 09), the country was in a state of turmoil. Protesters set leaders’ homes ablaze, reduced party offices to ashes, and attacked government structures from local to federal levels. Commercial enterprises, including IME, Bhatbhateni, Hilton, and various CG business centers, were also engulfed in flames. During the second day of the Gen Z movement (Sept 09), the country was in a state of turmoil. Protesters set leaders’ homes ablaze, reduced party offices to ashes, and attacked government structures from local to federal levels. Commercial enterprises, including IME, Bhatbhateni, Hilton, and various CG business centers, were also engulfed in flames. Business 19 Sep, 2025
Toyota and Hyundai recall more than 1.1 million vehicles for seat belt, panel display problems Toyota and Hyundai recall more than 1.1 million vehicles for seat belt, panel display... Toyota and Hyundai are recalling a combined 1.1 million vehicles due to problems with the instrument panel displays and seat belts, U.S. auto regulators said Thursday. Toyota and Hyundai are recalling a combined 1.1 million vehicles due to problems with the instrument panel displays and seat belts, U.S. auto regulators said Thursday. Business 19 Sep, 2025
Gold rice jumps Rs 800 per tola, silver up Rs 60 Gold rice jumps Rs 800 per tola, silver up Rs 60 Gold price climbed sharply in the domestic market on Friday, rising Rs 800 per tola to reach Rs 216,000 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Gold price climbed sharply in the domestic market on Friday, rising Rs 800 per tola to reach Rs 216,000 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Business 19 Sep, 2025
Insurance claims from Gen Z Protests cross Rs 20bln, authority reports Insurance claims from Gen Z Protests cross Rs 20bln, authority reports Insurance claims related to property damage during the violent Gen Z protests of September 8–9 (Bhadra 23–24) have already crossed Rs 20 billion, according to a preliminary report released Thursday by the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA). Insurance claims related to property damage during the violent Gen Z protests of September 8–9 (Bhadra 23–24) have already crossed Rs 20 billion, according to a preliminary report released Thursday by the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA). Business 19 Sep, 2025
Himalayan Bank relocates Chabahil-II branch to Baluwatar Himalayan Bank relocates Chabahil-II branch to Baluwatar Himalayan Bank Limited (HBL) has officially relocated its Chabahil-II Branch to NL Complex, Kathmandu Metropolitan City – 02, Baluwatar. Himalayan Bank Limited (HBL) has officially relocated its Chabahil-II Branch to NL Complex, Kathmandu Metropolitan City – 02, Baluwatar. Business 18 Sep, 2025
Investment-friendly atmosphere key to economic revival: NRB Governor Poudel Investment-friendly atmosphere key to economic revival: NRB Governor Poudel Governor of the Nepal Rastra Bank, Dr Biswonath Poudel, has stressed the urgency of political stability, investment-friendly environment and morale boost of the private sector to revive national economy. Governor of the Nepal Rastra Bank, Dr Biswonath Poudel, has stressed the urgency of political stability, investment-friendly environment and morale boost of the private sector to revive national economy. Business 18 Sep, 2025
NEPSE closes early after third circuit break halts trading for the day NEPSE closes early after third circuit break halts trading for the day Nepal’s stock market suffered a full-day shutdown Thursday after a steep sell-off triggered three successive circuit breakers, forcing the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) to halt trading for the rest of the session. Nepal’s stock market suffered a full-day shutdown Thursday after a steep sell-off triggered three successive circuit breakers, forcing the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) to halt trading for the rest of the session. Business 18 Sep, 2025
NEPSE triggers second circuit break as index plunges 5% NEPSE triggers second circuit break as index plunges 5% Nepal’s stock market faced sharp turbulence Thursday, hitting its second circuit breaker of the day after a steep decline of 5 percent within minutes of resuming trade. Nepal’s stock market faced sharp turbulence Thursday, hitting its second circuit breaker of the day after a steep decline of 5 percent within minutes of resuming trade. Business 18 Sep, 2025
Gold, silver prices continue decline on Thursday Gold, silver prices continue decline on Thursday Gold price continued their downward trend in the domestic market on Thursday, falling by Rs 900 per tola. Gold price continued their downward trend in the domestic market on Thursday, falling by Rs 900 per tola. Business 18 Sep, 2025
Birgunj Customs collects Rs 39.15bln in two months Birgunj Customs collects Rs 39.15bln in two months Birgunj Customs Office reported collecting Rs 39.15 billion in revenue during the first two months of the current fiscal year, achieving 90.99 percent of its target. Birgunj Customs Office reported collecting Rs 39.15 billion in revenue during the first two months of the current fiscal year, achieving 90.99 percent of its target. Business 18 Sep, 2025
Stock market to reopen from tomorrow Stock market to reopen from tomorrow Nepal’s sole secondary stock market, Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), will resume regular trading on Thursday, the Securities Board of Nepal announced. Nepal’s sole secondary stock market, Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), will resume regular trading on Thursday, the Securities Board of Nepal announced. Business 17 Sep, 2025
Dongfeng Motor expands into Egypt with nine new models Dongfeng Motor expands into Egypt with nine new models Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor has entered the Egyptian market, unveiling nine new vehicle models at a launch event held in Cairo. Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor has entered the Egyptian market, unveiling nine new vehicle models at a launch event held in Cairo. Business 17 Sep, 2025
Nepal's current account surplus doubles in first month of FY 2025/26 Nepal's current account surplus doubles in first month of FY 2025/26 Nepal’s current account surplus jumped to Rs 78.14 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year, more than double the Rs 33.08 billion recorded a year ago, the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) said on Monday in its latest macroeconomic update Nepal’s current account surplus jumped to Rs 78.14 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year, more than double the Rs 33.08 billion recorded a year ago, the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) said on Monday in its latest macroeconomic update Business 16 Sep, 2025
Gold hits record high, silver slips Gold hits record high, silver slips The price of gold surged by Rs 1,900 per tola on Tuesday to reach a new all-time high of Rs 217,100 per tola in the domestic market. The price of gold surged by Rs 1,900 per tola on Tuesday to reach a new all-time high of Rs 217,100 per tola in the domestic market. Business 16 Sep, 2025
Finance Minister Khanal pledges to trim projects, raise Rs 100bln Finance Minister Khanal pledges to trim projects, raise Rs 100bln Newly appointed Finance Minister Rameshwor Khanal said up to Rs 100 billion can be raised by cutting politically driven, unprepared, and fragmented projects from the current budget. Newly appointed Finance Minister Rameshwor Khanal said up to Rs 100 billion can be raised by cutting politically driven, unprepared, and fragmented projects from the current budget. Business 15 Sep, 2025
Rameshwar Khanal assumes office as Finance Minister Rameshwar Khanal assumes office as Finance Minister Newly appointed Finance Minister Rameshwar Khanal took office on Monday and immediately formed a three-member task force to prioritize projects for budget implementation. Newly appointed Finance Minister Rameshwar Khanal took office on Monday and immediately formed a three-member task force to prioritize projects for budget implementation. Business 15 Sep, 2025
Ncell vows to rebuild after vandalism, offers free services Ncell vows to rebuild after vandalism, offers free services Telecom operator Ncell has pledged to rebuild its operations after several of its facilities—including the Ncell ICON head office in Kathmandu and regional offices in Mahendranagar, Dhangadhi, and Pokhara—were heavily damaged during last week’s unrest. Telecom operator Ncell has pledged to rebuild its operations after several of its facilities—including the Ncell ICON head office in Kathmandu and regional offices in Mahendranagar, Dhangadhi, and Pokhara—were heavily damaged during last week’s unrest. Business 15 Sep, 2025
Cathay Pacific suspends Kathmandu flights until Sept 30 Cathay Pacific suspends Kathmandu flights until Sept 30 Cathay Pacific has announced a temporary suspension of all flights between Hong Kong and Kathmandu from Monday, September 15, through Tuesday, September 30, 2025, following a safety assessment of the situation in Kathmandu Cathay Pacific has announced a temporary suspension of all flights between Hong Kong and Kathmandu from Monday, September 15, through Tuesday, September 30, 2025, following a safety assessment of the situation in Kathmandu Business 14 Sep, 2025
Tourism counts Rs 25bln loss but eyes swift rebound Tourism counts Rs 25bln loss but eyes swift rebound Nepal’s tourism industry has suffered an estimated Rs 25 billion loss from the September 8–9 Gen-Z protests, which damaged hotels, disrupted travel, and led to booking cancellations just as the peak tourist season was set to begin. Nepal’s tourism industry has suffered an estimated Rs 25 billion loss from the September 8–9 Gen-Z protests, which damaged hotels, disrupted travel, and led to booking cancellations just as the peak tourist season was set to begin. Business 13 Sep, 2025
Nepal Government invests over Rs 930 billion in different public entities The government has invested Rs 930.88 billion in the form of shares and loan in 159 different public corporations and bodies till fiscal year 2024/25.
Nepal International Volunteer Day and World Soil Day being observed today International Volunteer Day (IVD) and World Soil Day, are being observed globally every year on December 5 at the call of the United Nations.
Nepal EC calls for applications under proportional representation category The Election Commission (EC) has called on political parties wishing to contest the proportional representation (PR) category for the March 5 House of Representatives election to submit their applications between December 7 and 9, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Nepal PM Karki calls all-party meeting for 4pm today Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called an all-side meeting for 4 pm today to discuss preparations for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, according to the PM’s Secretariat.
Nepal Talent showcase for persons with disabilities held in Biratnagar on International Disability Day A province-level talent showcase highlighting the artistic and creative abilities of persons with disabilities was held in Biratnagar on Wednesday to mark the 34th International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Business Gold price drops by Rs 900 per tola The price of gold continued its downward trend in the domestic market, falling by Rs 900 per tola today.
Nepal UN minority rights expert Nicolas Levrat visiting Nepal from Dec 4–13 UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues Nicolas Levrat has begun an official visit to Nepal, scheduled from 4 to 13 December 2025, to assess the situation of national, ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities in the country.
Business MetLife Nepal partners with Beema Gojima App to launch exclusive digital insurance packages MetLife Nepal has partnered with Neoassure Insurance Agent Pvt. Ltd., the company behind the digital insurance platform Beema Gojima, to introduce a range of exclusive insurance packages that customers can now purchase directly through the mobile app.
Opinion More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes.
