Banking on sustainability: Global IME weaves ESG values into the fabric of how it does business Banking on sustainability: Global IME weaves ESG values into the fabric of how it... Apart from its core financial services, Global IME Bank, one of Nepal’s leading banks, is also committed to promoting environmental sustainability and contributing for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Apart from its core financial services, Global IME Bank, one of Nepal’s leading banks, is also committed to promoting environmental sustainability and contributing for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Business 05 Jun, 2025
IBN greenlights Muktinath Cablecar, Hydropower Projects and more IBN greenlights Muktinath Cablecar, Hydropower Projects and more The 64th meeting of the Investment Board Nepal (IBN), chaired by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at Baluwatar today, approved key infrastructure and energy projects, including the Muktinath Cablecar. The 64th meeting of the Investment Board Nepal (IBN), chaired by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at Baluwatar today, approved key infrastructure and energy projects, including the Muktinath Cablecar. Business 05 Jun, 2025
NEPSE falls by nearly 12 points; Market sentiment mostly negative NEPSE falls by nearly 12 points; Market sentiment mostly negative The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index declined by 11.97 points (0.45%) on Wednesday, closing at 2,646.95 points at the end of the trading session. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index declined by 11.97 points (0.45%) on Wednesday, closing at 2,646.95 points at the end of the trading session. Business 04 Jun, 2025
Budget to focus on infrastructure, resource discipline: DPM Paudel Budget to focus on infrastructure, resource discipline: DPM Paudel Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has assured that the fiscal year 2025/26 budget aims to ensure effective use of resources and promote infrastructure development through a realistic and reform-oriented approach. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has assured that the fiscal year 2025/26 budget aims to ensure effective use of resources and promote infrastructure development through a realistic and reform-oriented approach. Business 04 Jun, 2025
Gold price rises by Rs 500; Silver continues upward trend Gold price rises by Rs 500; Silver continues upward trend The price of gold increased by Rs 500 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday, following a sharp rise of Rs 3,900 over the previous two days. The price of gold increased by Rs 500 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday, following a sharp rise of Rs 3,900 over the previous two days. Business 04 Jun, 2025
Gold price jumps by Rs 2,900 per tola, silver by 55 Gold price jumps by Rs 2,900 per tola, silver by 55 The price of gold surged by Rs 2,900 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday, following a Rs 1,000 increase on Monday. The price of gold surged by Rs 2,900 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday, following a Rs 1,000 increase on Monday. Business 03 Jun, 2025
New fiscal budget is realistic and reform-oriented: Finance Minister Poudel New fiscal budget is realistic and reform-oriented: Finance Minister Poudel Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel has said the fiscal year 2025/26 budget is realistic, not driven by popularity. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel has said the fiscal year 2025/26 budget is realistic, not driven by popularity. Business 03 Jun, 2025
World Bank approves $257 million loan to boost power and irrigation in Nepal World Bank approves $257 million loan to boost power and irrigation in Nepal The World Bank has approved a $257 million loan to Nepal for two major projects aimed at improving electricity distribution and irrigation services. The World Bank has approved a $257 million loan to Nepal for two major projects aimed at improving electricity distribution and irrigation services. Business 02 Jun, 2025
Gold price rises by Rs 1,000 per tola on Monday Gold price rises by Rs 1,000 per tola on Monday The price of gold increased by Rs 1,000 per tola in the domestic market on Monday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. The price of gold increased by Rs 1,000 per tola in the domestic market on Monday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Business 02 Jun, 2025
NATTA criticises airfare VAT, says it hurts tourism NATTA criticises airfare VAT, says it hurts tourism The Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) has expressed concern over the government's decision to retain VAT on domestic and international airfares in the fiscal year 2082/83 budget. The Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) has expressed concern over the government's decision to retain VAT on domestic and international airfares in the fiscal year 2082/83 budget. Business 01 Jun, 2025
Fuel prices revised: Diesel, kerosene up by Rs 1, petrol by Rs 2 Fuel prices revised: Diesel, kerosene up by Rs 1, petrol by Rs 2 Nepal Oil Corporation has hiked fuel prices, raising the retail rates of diesel and kerosene by Rs 1 per litre, and petrol by Rs 2 per litre, effective from Saturday midnight. Nepal Oil Corporation has hiked fuel prices, raising the retail rates of diesel and kerosene by Rs 1 per litre, and petrol by Rs 2 per litre, effective from Saturday midnight. Business 01 Jun, 2025
Egg prices rise as heatwave hits production Egg prices rise as heatwave hits production The price of eggs has gone up due to a drop in production caused by rising temperatures, coupled with increased demand. The price of eggs has gone up due to a drop in production caused by rising temperatures, coupled with increased demand. Business 31 May, 2025
Gold price rises by Rs 700 per tola Gold price rises by Rs 700 per tola The price of gold increased by Rs 700 per tola in the domestic market on Friday, a day after it had dropped by Rs 1,500. The price of gold increased by Rs 700 per tola in the domestic market on Friday, a day after it had dropped by Rs 1,500. Business 30 May, 2025
Govt unveils Rs 1.96 trillion budget for FY 2082/83 Govt unveils Rs 1.96 trillion budget for FY 2082/83 The government has proposed a budget of Rs 1.964 trillion for the fiscal year 2082/83. The government has proposed a budget of Rs 1.964 trillion for the fiscal year 2082/83. Business 29 May, 2025
Govt raises dearness allowance to Rs 5,000, no salary hike for civil servants Govt raises dearness allowance to Rs 5,000, no salary hike for civil servants The government has increased the monthly dearness allowance for civil servants to Rs 5,000, effective from mid-July. The government has increased the monthly dearness allowance for civil servants to Rs 5,000, effective from mid-July. Business 29 May, 2025
Health budget increased to Rs 95.81 billion, insurance claims to be settled within a year Health budget increased to Rs 95.81 billion, insurance claims to be settled within a... The government has allocated Rs 95.81 billion for the health sector in the upcoming fiscal year 2082/83, marking a rise from Rs 86.24 billion in the current year. The government has allocated Rs 95.81 billion for the health sector in the upcoming fiscal year 2082/83, marking a rise from Rs 86.24 billion in the current year. Business 29 May, 2025
Budget FY 2082/83: Rs 57.48 billion allocated for agriculture and livestock development Budget FY 2082/83: Rs 57.48 billion allocated for agriculture and livestock... The government has allocated Rs 57.48 billion for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development in the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2082/83. The government has allocated Rs 57.48 billion for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development in the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2082/83. Business 29 May, 2025
Govt targets rice self-sufficiency in two years Govt targets rice self-sufficiency in two years The government has announced a plan to make Nepal self-reliant in rice production within two years. The government has announced a plan to make Nepal self-reliant in rice production within two years. Business 29 May, 2025
Finance Minister Paudel presents Economic Survey in HoR meeting, economic growth projected at 4.61pc Finance Minister Paudel presents Economic Survey in HoR meeting, economic growth... Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel presented the Economic Survey for the current fiscal year at today’s meeting of the House of Representatives. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel presented the Economic Survey for the current fiscal year at today’s meeting of the House of Representatives. Business 29 May, 2025
Gold price drops by Rs 1,500 per tola on Thursday Gold price drops by Rs 1,500 per tola on Thursday The price of gold declined by Rs 1,500 per tola in the domestic market on Thursday, following a drop of Rs 1,600 per tola on Wednesday. The price of gold declined by Rs 1,500 per tola in the domestic market on Thursday, following a drop of Rs 1,600 per tola on Wednesday. Business 29 May, 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.
