Tourist arrivals through Kakadbhitta border decline

Tourist arrivals through Kakadbhitta border decline

A total of 6,791 tourists from third countries entered Nepal through the Kakadbhitta border point in Jhapa during the first eight months of the current fiscal year.

A total of 6,791 tourists from third countries entered Nepal through the Kakadbhitta border point in Jhapa during the first eight months of the current fiscal year.

Business 16 Mar, 2026

Global IME Bank launches Non-Resident and Overseas Banking Division

Global IME Bank launches Non-Resident and Overseas Banking Division

Global IME Bank has launched a Non-Resident and Overseas Banking Division (NROBD) aimed at providing dedicated banking services to Nepali citizens living abroad.

Global IME Bank has launched a Non-Resident and Overseas Banking Division (NROBD) aimed at providing dedicated banking services to Nepali citizens living abroad.

Business 15 Mar, 2026

Nepal Rastra Bank revises loan guidelines

Nepal Rastra Bank revises loan guidelines

The Nepal Rastra Bank has revised the Working Capital Loan Guidelines, 2022, easing the provisions related to procurement working capital loans and allowing limited rescheduling of existing loans.

The Nepal Rastra Bank has revised the Working Capital Loan Guidelines, 2022, easing the provisions related to procurement working capital loans and allowing limited rescheduling of existing loans.

Business 15 Mar, 2026

Development spending reaches only 19% in eight months

Development spending reaches only 19% in eight months

The federal government has spent only around 19 percent of its capital (development) budget in the first eight months of the current fiscal year, reflecting continued weak development expenditure.

The federal government has spent only around 19 percent of its capital (development) budget in the first eight months of the current fiscal year, reflecting continued weak development expenditure.

Business 15 Mar, 2026

Gold price drops by Rs 4,800 per tola as Chaitra begins

Gold price drops by Rs 4,800 per tola as Chaitra begins

The price of fine gold in the domestic market declined by Rs 4,800 per tola on Sunday, the first day of the Nepali month of Chaitra.

The price of fine gold in the domestic market declined by Rs 4,800 per tola on Sunday, the first day of the Nepali month of Chaitra.

Business 15 Mar, 2026

MetLife Nepal opens new head office in Lalitpur

MetLife Nepal opens new head office in Lalitpur

MetLife Nepal has inaugurated its new head office at Signature Platinum Tower in Pulchowk, Lalitpur, marking a milestone in its 24-year presence in Nepal.

MetLife Nepal has inaugurated its new head office at Signature Platinum Tower in Pulchowk, Lalitpur, marking a milestone in its 24-year presence in Nepal.

Business 15 Mar, 2026

Southwestern School introduces Early Genius Programme with LCCI Global Qualifications

Southwestern School introduces Early Genius Programme with LCCI Global Qualifications

Southwestern School has partnered with LCCI Global Qualifications to introduce the Early Genius Programme powered by Oxford Advantage, aimed at strengthening early childhood education.

Southwestern School has partnered with LCCI Global Qualifications to introduce the Early Genius Programme powered by Oxford Advantage, aimed at strengthening early childhood education.

Business 15 Mar, 2026

Samsung launches Galaxy Buds4 Pro with AI-powered audio features

Samsung launches Galaxy Buds4 Pro with AI-powered audio features

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Buds4 Pro, its latest premium wireless earbuds designed to deliver immersive sound, intelligent noise control, and seamless connectivity within the Galaxy ecosystem.

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Buds4 Pro, its latest premium wireless earbuds designed to deliver immersive sound, intelligent noise control, and seamless connectivity within the Galaxy ecosystem.

Business 15 Mar, 2026

Mustard production declines in Chitwan

Mustard production declines in Chitwan

Mustard production has declined in Chitwan District this year, with both output and productivity per hectare falling compared to last year, according to the Agricultural Development Office Chitwan.

Mustard production has declined in Chitwan District this year, with both output and productivity per hectare falling compared to last year, according to the Agricultural Development Office Chitwan.

Business 15 Mar, 2026

NOC urges public not to hoard cooking gas; supply remains regular

NOC urges public not to hoard cooking gas; supply remains regular

The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has urged consumers not to hoard cooking gas (LPG cylinders), stating that the import of the essential fuel is continuing as usual.

The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has urged consumers not to hoard cooking gas (LPG cylinders), stating that the import of the essential fuel is continuing as usual.

Business 13 Mar, 2026

Gold price drops by Rs 2,800 per tola in domestic market

Gold price drops by Rs 2,800 per tola in domestic market

The price of fine gold declined further in the domestic market on Friday, falling by Rs 2,800 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.

The price of fine gold declined further in the domestic market on Friday, falling by Rs 2,800 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.

Business 13 Mar, 2026

Gold price falls by Rs 2,000 per tola; silver drops sharply

Gold price falls by Rs 2,000 per tola; silver drops sharply

The price of fine gold in the domestic market declined by Rs 2,000 per tola on Thursday, a day after it had risen by the same amount.

The price of fine gold in the domestic market declined by Rs 2,000 per tola on Thursday, a day after it had risen by the same amount.

Business 12 Mar, 2026

Tata Motors launches 'Switch to Tiago EV' exchange campaign in Nepal

Tata Motors launches 'Switch to Tiago EV' exchange campaign in Nepal

Tata Motors, through its authorised distributor Sipradi Trading, has announced a special exchange campaign aimed at promoting electric vehicles in Nepal.

Tata Motors, through its authorised distributor Sipradi Trading, has announced a special exchange campaign aimed at promoting electric vehicles in Nepal.

Business 12 Mar, 2026

inDrive honours 80 driver-partners with 'Biswasko Samman' awards

inDrive honours 80 driver-partners with 'Biswasko Samman' awards

inDrive has recognised 80 driver-partners in Nepal through its inDrive Driver Partner Excellence Awards: ‘Biswasko Samman’.

inDrive has recognised 80 driver-partners in Nepal through its inDrive Driver Partner Excellence Awards: ‘Biswasko Samman’.

Business 12 Mar, 2026

NOC urges public to limit petroleum use, avoid unnecessary LP gas storage

NOC urges public to limit petroleum use, avoid unnecessary LP gas storage

The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has urged the public to purchase and use only the necessary amount of petroleum products and cooking gas.

The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has urged the public to purchase and use only the necessary amount of petroleum products and cooking gas.

Business 11 Mar, 2026

Gold price rises by Rs 2,000 per tola in domestic market

Gold price rises by Rs 2,000 per tola in domestic market

The price of fine gold in the domestic market increased by Rs 2,000 per tola on Wednesday.

The price of fine gold in the domestic market increased by Rs 2,000 per tola on Wednesday.

Business 11 Mar, 2026

NEPSE corrects 1.11% after previous session's 6% surge

NEPSE corrects 1.11% after previous session's 6% surge

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), which had closed early on Monday after hitting the 6 percent circuit breaker, declined by 32.08 points or 1.11 percent on Tuesday to settle at 2,843.35 points by the end of the trading session.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), which had closed early on Monday after hitting the 6 percent circuit breaker, declined by 32.08 points or 1.11 percent on Tuesday to settle at 2,843.35 points by the end of the trading session.

Business 10 Mar, 2026

Gold price jumps by Rs 3,800 per tola

Gold price jumps by Rs 3,800 per tola

The price of fine gold increased by Rs 3,800 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday.

The price of fine gold increased by Rs 3,800 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday.

Business 10 Mar, 2026

Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort promotes luxury destination weddings in New Delhi

Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort promotes luxury destination weddings in New Delhi

Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort Dhulikhel hosted a dinner in New Delhi for leading wedding planners and media representatives to promote Nepal as a luxury destination wedding venue.

Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort Dhulikhel hosted a dinner in New Delhi for leading wedding planners and media representatives to promote Nepal as a luxury destination wedding venue.

Business 09 Mar, 2026

World shares tumble as Iran war pushes crude prices over $110 a barrel

World shares tumble as Iran war pushes crude prices over $110 a barrel

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunged more than 5% and other Asian markets also tumbled Monday after oil prices soared to nearly $120 a barrel, casting a shadow over economies heavily dependent on imported crude and gas from the region.

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunged more than 5% and other Asian markets also tumbled Monday after oil prices soared to nearly $120 a barrel, casting a shadow over economies heavily dependent on imported crude and gas from the region.

Business 09 Mar, 2026