NEPSE shifts to Monday–Friday trading week

NEPSE shifts to Monday–Friday trading week

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has announced a significant change to its trading schedule, moving to a Monday to Friday trading week effective from April 6.

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has announced a significant change to its trading schedule, moving to a Monday to Friday trading week effective from April 6.

Business 08 Apr, 2026

Gold jumps Rs 7,200 per tola, nears Rs 300,000 mark again

Gold jumps Rs 7,200 per tola, nears Rs 300,000 mark again

Gold price surged sharply in the domestic market on Wednesday, rising by Rs 7,200 per tola after recent fluctuations.

Gold price surged sharply in the domestic market on Wednesday, rising by Rs 7,200 per tola after recent fluctuations.

Business 08 Apr, 2026

Vivo launches V70 smartphone with ZEISS telephoto camera

Vivo launches V70 smartphone with ZEISS telephoto camera

Vivo has launched its latest handset, the vivo V70, in the Nepali market.

Vivo has launched its latest handset, the vivo V70, in the Nepali market.

Business 08 Apr, 2026

Gyan Masala appoints Swastima Khadka as brand ambassador

Gyan Masala appoints Swastima Khadka as brand ambassador

Gyan Masala, a spice brand under KL Dugar Group, has appointed actor Swastima Khadka as its first brand ambassador.

Gyan Masala, a spice brand under KL Dugar Group, has appointed actor Swastima Khadka as its first brand ambassador.

Business 08 Apr, 2026

inDrive announces fuels support scheme for drivers

inDrive announces fuels support scheme for drivers

inDrive has announced a fuel support initiative worth Rs 2.2 million for driver-partners in Nepal amid rising fuel prices and increasing cost-of-living pressures.

inDrive has announced a fuel support initiative worth Rs 2.2 million for driver-partners in Nepal amid rising fuel prices and increasing cost-of-living pressures.

Business 08 Apr, 2026

Kiran Pandit appointed NRB Deputy Governor

Kiran Pandit appointed NRB Deputy Governor

The government has appointed Kiran Pandit as Deputy Governor of the Nepal Rastra Bank.

The government has appointed Kiran Pandit as Deputy Governor of the Nepal Rastra Bank.

Business 07 Apr, 2026

Luxury, culture, and Himalayan weddings: Inside Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort Dhulikhel

Luxury, culture, and Himalayan weddings: Inside Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort...

Tucked away in the serene hills of Nepal, just a short drive from the spiritual calm of Namobuddha Monastery, Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort has quietly carved a niche for itself as a destination where luxury feels deeply personal.

Tucked away in the serene hills of Nepal, just a short drive from the spiritual calm of Namobuddha Monastery, Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort has quietly carved a niche for itself as a destination where luxury feels deeply personal.

Business 07 Apr, 2026

Gold price rises by Rs 400 per tola; silver also gains

Gold price rises by Rs 400 per tola; silver also gains

The price of gold in the domestic market increased by Rs 400 per tola on Tuesday, partially recovering from the previous day’s sharp decline.

The price of gold in the domestic market increased by Rs 400 per tola on Tuesday, partially recovering from the previous day’s sharp decline.

Business 07 Apr, 2026

Govt not targeting small investors, says Finance Minister Wagle

Govt not targeting small investors, says Finance Minister Wagle

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has said the government has no intention of unsettling the stock market or targeting small investors.

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has said the government has no intention of unsettling the stock market or targeting small investors.

Business 06 Apr, 2026

NEPSE rebounds 83 points after sharp decline

NEPSE rebounds 83 points after sharp decline

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) rebounded on Monday, gaining 83.33 points or 3.11 percent to close at 2,760.02 points, a day after a steep decline. The NEPSE had plunged by 105 points on Sunday.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) rebounded on Monday, gaining 83.33 points or 3.11 percent to close at 2,760.02 points, a day after a steep decline. The NEPSE had plunged by 105 points on Sunday.

Business 06 Apr, 2026

Banks to follow two-day weekly holiday as NRB issues directive

Banks to follow two-day weekly holiday as NRB issues directive

The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has directed banks and financial institutions to implement a two-day weekly holiday, aligning with the government’s recent decision to introduce weekends on Saturdays and Sundays.

The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has directed banks and financial institutions to implement a two-day weekly holiday, aligning with the government’s recent decision to introduce weekends on Saturdays and Sundays.

Business 06 Apr, 2026

Gold price drops by Rs 2,600 per tola; silver also declines

Gold price drops by Rs 2,600 per tola; silver also declines

The price of gold in the domestic market fell by Rs 2,600 per tola on Monday, ending a brief period of stability.

The price of gold in the domestic market fell by Rs 2,600 per tola on Monday, ending a brief period of stability.

Business 06 Apr, 2026

NEPSE plunges 105 points as market sees broad-based decline

NEPSE plunges 105 points as market sees broad-based decline

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index plunged by 105.50 points, or 3.79 percent, on Sunday, closing at 2,676.68 points on the first trading day of the week.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index plunged by 105.50 points, or 3.79 percent, on Sunday, closing at 2,676.68 points on the first trading day of the week.

Business 05 Apr, 2026

AmCham Nepal seeks stronger economic diplomacy with Foreign Ministry

AmCham Nepal seeks stronger economic diplomacy with Foreign Ministry

The American Chamber of Commerce in Nepal (AmCham Nepal) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nepal’s economic transformation through enhanced Nepal–US commercial engagement during a meeting with the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shishir Khanal.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Nepal (AmCham Nepal) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nepal’s economic transformation through enhanced Nepal–US commercial engagement during a meeting with the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shishir Khanal.

Business 05 Apr, 2026

Janak Sharma Poudyal appointed Independent Director at Standard Chartered Bank Nepal

Janak Sharma Poudyal appointed Independent Director at Standard Chartered Bank Nepal

Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited has appointed Janak Sharma Poudyal as an Independent Director on its Board, effective April 2.

Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited has appointed Janak Sharma Poudyal as an Independent Director on its Board, effective April 2.

Business 05 Apr, 2026

Italian premium motorcycle brand Morbidelli launched in Nepal

Italian premium motorcycle brand Morbidelli launched in Nepal

Italian motorcycle brand Morbidelli has been officially launched in the Nepali market, introducing a range of premium motorcycles targeting high-end riders and enthusiasts.

Italian motorcycle brand Morbidelli has been officially launched in the Nepali market, introducing a range of premium motorcycles targeting high-end riders and enthusiasts.

Business 03 Apr, 2026

Fuel prices hiked by Rs 15 per litre from midnight

Fuel prices hiked by Rs 15 per litre from midnight

The Nepal Oil Corporation has increased the prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene by Rs 15 per litre, with the revised rates coming into effect from midnight Thursday.

The Nepal Oil Corporation has increased the prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene by Rs 15 per litre, with the revised rates coming into effect from midnight Thursday.

Business 03 Apr, 2026

Gold price stable, silver gains Rs 50 per tola

Gold price stable, silver gains Rs 50 per tola

Gold price remained unchanged in the domestic market on Friday, while silver recorded a modest gain, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.

Gold price remained unchanged in the domestic market on Friday, while silver recorded a modest gain, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.

Business 03 Apr, 2026

Foreign exchange reserves rise 27.5% to Rs 3.41 trillion by mid-March

Foreign exchange reserves rise 27.5% to Rs 3.41 trillion by mid-March

The country's gross foreign exchange reserves climbed 27.5 percent to Rs 3,413.77 billion by mid-March 2026 from Rs 2,677.68 billion at mid-July 2025, according to Nepal Rastra Bank, reflecting the strong inflow of remittances and an improved balance of payments position.

The country's gross foreign exchange reserves climbed 27.5 percent to Rs 3,413.77 billion by mid-March 2026 from Rs 2,677.68 billion at mid-July 2025, according to Nepal Rastra Bank, reflecting the strong inflow of remittances and an improved balance of payments position.

Business 02 Apr, 2026

Remittance inflows surge 37.7% to Rs 1.45 trillion in first eight months

Remittance inflows surge 37.7% to Rs 1.45 trillion in first eight months

Remittance inflows to Nepal rose sharply by 37.7 percent to Rs 1,449.65 billion in the first eight months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, according to the latest report by Nepal Rastra Bank.

Remittance inflows to Nepal rose sharply by 37.7 percent to Rs 1,449.65 billion in the first eight months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, according to the latest report by Nepal Rastra Bank.

Business 02 Apr, 2026