NEPSE rebounds 4.4 pc after circuit-breaker shutdown NEPSE rebounds 4.4 pc after circuit-breaker shutdown Nepal’s sole secondary market roared back to life on Sunday, erasing much of last week’s dramatic losses with a 111.70-point rally that lifted the benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index to 2,623.62—up 4.44 percent on the day. Nepal’s sole secondary market roared back to life on Sunday, erasing much of last week’s dramatic losses with a 111.70-point rally that lifted the benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index to 2,623.62—up 4.44 percent on the day. Business 21 Sep, 2025
NEPSE to calculate indices using last transaction price NEPSE to calculate indices using last transaction price The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has announced a change in how it will calculate market indices, shifting to the final transaction price as the basis for index computation. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has announced a change in how it will calculate market indices, shifting to the final transaction price as the basis for index computation. Business 21 Sep, 2025
Gold hits previous record high, Silver makes new record Gold hits previous record high, Silver makes new record Gold price in Nepal climbed Rs 1,100 per tola on Sunday, matching the historic peak set on Bhadra 31, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Gold price in Nepal climbed Rs 1,100 per tola on Sunday, matching the historic peak set on Bhadra 31, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Business 21 Sep, 2025
Dongfeng Motor Group announces privatization plan and VOYAH listing preparation Dongfeng Motor Group announces privatization plan and VOYAH listing preparation Dongfeng Motor Group shares surged Friday after news came out that the company’s parent had plans to take the company private, according to the press release issued by the company. Dongfeng Motor Group shares surged Friday after news came out that the company’s parent had plans to take the company private, according to the press release issued by the company. Business 21 Sep, 2025
Nepal draws Rs 33bln in new FDI pledges Nepal draws Rs 33bln in new FDI pledges Nepal received foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments worth Rs 33.09 billion for 236 projects in the first two months of the current fiscal year, according to the Department of Industry. Nepal received foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments worth Rs 33.09 billion for 236 projects in the first two months of the current fiscal year, according to the Department of Industry. Business 20 Sep, 2025
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
Nepal Indian PM Modi speaks to RSP leaders Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi held telephonic conversation with Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane and Senior RSP leader Balendra (Balen) Shah and congratulated them on their electoral victories.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Harvesting snails from a pond Locals harvesting snails from a pond in Bhokraha Narsingh Rural Municipality-8, Sunsari. According to medical experts, snails are rich in protein, low in fat and calories, beneficial for weight control, and good for diabetes patients.
Nepal RSP leads PR vote count with over 5 million votes The Election Commission Nepal has reported that a total of 10,444,425 votes have been counted so far under the Proportional Representation (PR) category of the House of Representatives election.
Business 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.
Environment Kathmandu's air turns hazardous, ranks second most polluted major city in the world Kathmandu's air quality has deteriorated to hazardous levels, with the capital ranking as the second most polluted major city in the world as of Monday morning, according to real-time data from IQAir, the Switzerland-based global air quality monitoring platform.
Opinion The forgotten illness: Alzheimer's disease is quietly rising in Nepal One winter morning in Pokhara, a retired schoolteacher left home to visit a nearby temple. He had taken the same path for decades. That day, he did not return. Hours later, relatives found him standing near a bus park, confused and frightened, unable to explain where he lived. The family did not call it a disease. They called it a forgetting problem.
Nepal Gen Z leaders who triumphed electoral battle The Gen Z leaders, who led the revolution last September, won the March 5 election, which was scheduled in response to the protest. The election produced several young leaders and is regarded as a turning point in Nepal’s modern political history.
Nepal Nepal Airlines accused of serious safety breach at Chinese Airport Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is facing serious allegations of violating safety protocols at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in China.
Kathmandu EC ends election code of conduct from midnight EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai stated that the decision was taken by the commission today.
