Cabinet to approve budget before tabling in Parliament Cabinet to approve budget before tabling in Parliament The Council of Ministers is meeting this afternoon to approve the government’s budget for the fiscal year 2082/83, ahead of its presentation in the federal parliament. The Council of Ministers is meeting this afternoon to approve the government’s budget for the fiscal year 2082/83, ahead of its presentation in the federal parliament. Business 29 May, 2025
President Paudel briefed on upcoming budget President Paudel briefed on upcoming budget President Ramchandra Paudel was briefed on the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025/26 by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel at Shital Niwas on Monday. President Ramchandra Paudel was briefed on the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025/26 by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel at Shital Niwas on Monday. Business 27 May, 2025
Gold price jumps by Rs 1,400 per tola, silver remains stable Gold price jumps by Rs 1,400 per tola, silver remains stable The price of gold surged by Rs 1,400 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday, following a decline of Rs 1,100 per tola on Friday. The price of gold surged by Rs 1,400 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday, following a decline of Rs 1,100 per tola on Friday. Business 25 May, 2025
'inDrive isn't just a business - it's a movement' 'inDrive isn't just a business - it's a movement' Headquartered in California, inDrive is now a global freedom and fairness-based ride-hailing platform-where riders determine fares and drivers take home 90 per cent revenue. Headquartered in California, inDrive is now a global freedom and fairness-based ride-hailing platform-where riders determine fares and drivers take home 90 per cent revenue. Business 23 May, 2025
Gold price drops by Rs 1,100 per tola after two-day surge Gold price drops by Rs 1,100 per tola after two-day surge The price of gold in the domestic market dropped by Rs 1,100 per tola on Friday, The price of gold in the domestic market dropped by Rs 1,100 per tola on Friday, Business 23 May, 2025
Private sector demands policy stability, investment promotion through new budget Private sector demands policy stability, investment promotion through new budget The private sector has emphasized that the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2082-83 BS (2025-26) should open avenues for policy stability and investment. The private sector has emphasized that the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2082-83 BS (2025-26) should open avenues for policy stability and investment. Business 22 May, 2025
NEPSE gains 19 points as banking sector leads limited rally NEPSE gains 19 points as banking sector leads limited rally The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by 19.40 points, or 0.71 percent, on Thursday, closing at 2,688.55 points by the end of the trading session. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by 19.40 points, or 0.71 percent, on Thursday, closing at 2,688.55 points by the end of the trading session. Business 22 May, 2025
Gold price continues to soar, rises by Rs 6,700 in two days Gold price continues to soar, rises by Rs 6,700 in two days The price of gold in the domestic market has surged for the third consecutive day, climbing by Rs 1,700 per tola on Thursday. The price of gold in the domestic market has surged for the third consecutive day, climbing by Rs 1,700 per tola on Thursday. Business 22 May, 2025
Tea exports up by 46 percent Tea exports up by 46 percent The export of tea from the Mechi Customs Office has increased by 46.10 percent in the first ten months of the current fiscal year. The export of tea from the Mechi Customs Office has increased by 46.10 percent in the first ten months of the current fiscal year. Business 21 May, 2025
Dr Poudel assumes office as NRB Governor Dr Poudel assumes office as NRB Governor Dr Biswo Nath Poudel officially assumed office as the Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) today. Dr Biswo Nath Poudel officially assumed office as the Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) today. Business 21 May, 2025
Gold price soars by Rs 5,000 per tola on Wednesday Gold price soars by Rs 5,000 per tola on Wednesday The price of gold in the domestic market surged by Rs 5,000 per tola on Wednesday, marking a sharp rise after a period of stability. The price of gold in the domestic market surged by Rs 5,000 per tola on Wednesday, marking a sharp rise after a period of stability. Business 21 May, 2025
New NRB Governor to be appointed soon: NC Spokesperson Mahat New NRB Governor to be appointed soon: NC Spokesperson Mahat Nepali Congress Spokesperson Prakash Sharan Mahat on Tuesday said that the appointment of a new Governor at Nepal Rastra Bank will be finalized soon. Nepali Congress Spokesperson Prakash Sharan Mahat on Tuesday said that the appointment of a new Governor at Nepal Rastra Bank will be finalized soon. Business 20 May, 2025
NEPSE gains nearly 50 points as all sectors close green NEPSE gains nearly 50 points as all sectors close green The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index climbed by 49.09 points, or 1.86 percent, on Tuesday to close at 2,677.45. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index climbed by 49.09 points, or 1.86 percent, on Tuesday to close at 2,677.45. Business 20 May, 2025
Gold price drops by Rs 3,500 per tola in a day Gold price drops by Rs 3,500 per tola in a day Gold prices in the domestic market slumped sharply by Rs 3,500 per tola on Thursday, a day after witnessing a modest rise of Rs 500 per tola. Gold prices in the domestic market slumped sharply by Rs 3,500 per tola on Thursday, a day after witnessing a modest rise of Rs 500 per tola. Business 15 May, 2025
Gold price rises by Rs 500 per tola on Tuesday Gold price rises by Rs 500 per tola on Tuesday The price of gold increased by Rs 500 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday. The price of gold increased by Rs 500 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday. Business 14 May, 2025
Japanese beer company explores possibility of export or investment in Nepal Japanese beer company explores possibility of export or investment in Nepal President and Chief Executive Officer of Isekado Brewery, Narihiro Suzuki from Japan visited Nepal to explore the possibility of either exporting his company beers into Nepal or to set up a joint venture in Nepal to produce his brand of beers in Nepal. President and Chief Executive Officer of Isekado Brewery, Narihiro Suzuki from Japan visited Nepal to explore the possibility of either exporting his company beers into Nepal or to set up a joint venture in Nepal to produce his brand of beers in Nepal. Business 14 May, 2025
NEPSE drops 14 points, daily turnover reach Rs 9.63 billion NEPSE drops 14 points, daily turnover reach Rs 9.63 billion The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index posted a double-digit fall on Sunday, dropping by 14.87 points to close at 2,634.23 points by the end of the trading day. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index posted a double-digit fall on Sunday, dropping by 14.87 points to close at 2,634.23 points by the end of the trading day. Business 13 May, 2025
Economic reform is our top priority: DPM Paudel Economic reform is our top priority: DPM Paudel Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Bishnu Prasad Paudel asserted that the government is taking forward the economic reform with high priority. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Bishnu Prasad Paudel asserted that the government is taking forward the economic reform with high priority. Business 13 May, 2025
Remittance inflows surge by 10% to Rs 1.19 trillion in nine months: NRB Remittance inflows surge by 10% to Rs 1.19 trillion in nine months: NRB Nepal received Rs 1.19 trillion in remittance over the past nine months, marking a 10% increase compared to the same period last fiscal year, according to the latest report from Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). Nepal received Rs 1.19 trillion in remittance over the past nine months, marking a 10% increase compared to the same period last fiscal year, according to the latest report from Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). Business 12 May, 2025
eSewa hands over house to 'Mero Digital Desh' winner eSewa hands over house to 'Mero Digital Desh' winner Esewa Money Transfer officially handed over a brand-new house to Anjula Ghimire, the bumper prize winner of the "Mero Digital Desh" initiative, in a ceremony attended by the company's Brand Ambassador, senior management, and staff. Esewa Money Transfer officially handed over a brand-new house to Anjula Ghimire, the bumper prize winner of the "Mero Digital Desh" initiative, in a ceremony attended by the company's Brand Ambassador, senior management, and staff. Business 09 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.
