Govt spending rises to Rs 364bn as revenue lags; money supply expands moderately: NRB Govt spending rises to Rs 364bn as revenue lags; money supply expands moderately: NRB Nepal’s fiscal and monetary indicators showed mixed momentum in the first quarter of FY 2025/26, with government spending outpacing revenue mobilisation and money supply expanding at a modest pace, according to the Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation report released today by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). Nepal’s fiscal and monetary indicators showed mixed momentum in the first quarter of FY 2025/26, with government spending outpacing revenue mobilisation and money supply expanding at a modest pace, according to the Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation report released today by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). Business 16 Nov, 2025
Inflation eases to 1.47% in mid-October, wholesale prices follow downward trend Inflation eases to 1.47% in mid-October, wholesale prices follow downward trend Consumer price inflation in Nepal remained subdued in mid-October 2025, with the year-on-year rate standing at 1.47 percent, sharply lower than 4.82 percent a year ago, according to the Nepal Rastra Bank’s latest macroeconomic report. Consumer price inflation in Nepal remained subdued in mid-October 2025, with the year-on-year rate standing at 1.47 percent, sharply lower than 4.82 percent a year ago, according to the Nepal Rastra Bank’s latest macroeconomic report. Business 16 Nov, 2025
Remittances soar 35% in Q1 of 2025/26, NRB data shows Remittances soar 35% in Q1 of 2025/26, NRB data shows Nepal’s remittance inflows jumped 35.4 percent to Rs. 553.31 billion in the first three months of the fiscal year 2025/26, according to Nepal Rastra Bank’s latest macroeconomic report released today. Nepal’s remittance inflows jumped 35.4 percent to Rs. 553.31 billion in the first three months of the fiscal year 2025/26, according to Nepal Rastra Bank’s latest macroeconomic report released today. Business 16 Nov, 2025
NOC raises fuel prices; petrol up Rs 2, diesel and kerosene up Rs 3 per litre NOC raises fuel prices; petrol up Rs 2, diesel and kerosene up Rs 3 per litre With the revision, consumers in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Dipayal will now pay Rs 161 per litre for petrol and Rs 147 per litre for both diesel and kerosene. With the revision, consumers in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Dipayal will now pay Rs 161 per litre for petrol and Rs 147 per litre for both diesel and kerosene. Business 16 Nov, 2025
Gold price tumbles by Rs 6,900 per tola on month's final day Gold price tumbles by Rs 6,900 per tola on month's final day Fine gold is being traded at Rs 242,800 per tola, down from Rs 249,700 per tola recorded last Friday. Fine gold is being traded at Rs 242,800 per tola, down from Rs 249,700 per tola recorded last Friday. Business 16 Nov, 2025
Govt opens Rs 3 billion in savings bonds for public purchase Govt opens Rs 3 billion in savings bonds for public purchase The Public Debt Management Office has issued two savings bonds worth a total of Rs 3 billion to raise government debt. The Public Debt Management Office has issued two savings bonds worth a total of Rs 3 billion to raise government debt. Business 15 Nov, 2025
Deepal S05 electric SUV launched in Birtamode, test drive and exchange camp begins Deepal S05 electric SUV launched in Birtamode, test drive and exchange camp begins The Deepal S05, an electric SUV positioned around luxury, comfort and cutting-edge technology, has been officially launched in Birtamode by MAW Vriddhi, the national distributor of the Deepal EV brand. The Deepal S05, an electric SUV positioned around luxury, comfort and cutting-edge technology, has been officially launched in Birtamode by MAW Vriddhi, the national distributor of the Deepal EV brand. Business 15 Nov, 2025
Kajaria Tiles announces Singapore Cruise Trip winner in live event Kajaria Tiles announces Singapore Cruise Trip winner in live event Kajaria Tiles has concluded its nationwide consumer campaign “Kajaria Sangai Griha Pravesh, Ghumau Desh Videsh!” by announcing the bumper prize winner through a live Facebook event on November 11. Kajaria Tiles has concluded its nationwide consumer campaign “Kajaria Sangai Griha Pravesh, Ghumau Desh Videsh!” by announcing the bumper prize winner through a live Facebook event on November 11. Business 14 Nov, 2025
Syakar Trading announces free airbag replacement for Honda vehicles (2001–2014) Syakar Trading announces free airbag replacement for Honda vehicles (2001–2014) Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd., the authorised distributor of Honda vehicles in Nepal, has launched a nationwide safety recall campaign to replace airbags in several Honda models manufactured between 2001 and 2014. Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd., the authorised distributor of Honda vehicles in Nepal, has launched a nationwide safety recall campaign to replace airbags in several Honda models manufactured between 2001 and 2014. Business 14 Nov, 2025
Global IME Bank holds 19th AGM, approves 8 percent cash dividend Global IME Bank holds 19th AGM, approves 8 percent cash dividend Global IME Bank Limited held its 19th Annual General Meeting in Kathmandu on Wednesday, approving an 8 percent cash dividend (including tax) from profits of fiscal year 2081/82 (2024/25). Global IME Bank Limited held its 19th Annual General Meeting in Kathmandu on Wednesday, approving an 8 percent cash dividend (including tax) from profits of fiscal year 2081/82 (2024/25). Business 14 Nov, 2025
Gold price drops by Rs 500 per tola Gold price drops by Rs 500 per tola Gold price fell by Rs 500 per tola in the domestic market today, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Gold price fell by Rs 500 per tola in the domestic market today, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Business 14 Nov, 2025
Nepal inks deal with India to boost rail trade connectivity Nepal inks deal with India to boost rail trade connectivity Anil Kumar Sinha, Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Supplies, Government of Nepal, and Piyush Goyal, Commerce and Industry Minister of India, met in Delhi today and exchanged a Letter of Exchange (LoE) amending the Protocol to the Transit Treaty between India and Nepal. Anil Kumar Sinha, Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Supplies, Government of Nepal, and Piyush Goyal, Commerce and Industry Minister of India, met in Delhi today and exchanged a Letter of Exchange (LoE) amending the Protocol to the Transit Treaty between India and Nepal. Business 14 Nov, 2025
PM Karki urges quick measures to make NAC Aircraft operational PM Karki urges quick measures to make NAC Aircraft operational Prime Minister Karki also urged decisiveness in favor of the nation, its citizens, and the institution. Prime Minister Karki also urged decisiveness in favor of the nation, its citizens, and the institution. Business 13 Nov, 2025
Samsung Nepal launches Galaxy Buds3 FE with AI-powered audio experience Samsung Nepal launches Galaxy Buds3 FE with AI-powered audio experience Samsung Nepal has introduced the Galaxy Buds3 FE, its latest true wireless earbuds featuring Galaxy AI integration, enhanced Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), and Crystal Clear Call technology powered by machine learning. Samsung Nepal has introduced the Galaxy Buds3 FE, its latest true wireless earbuds featuring Galaxy AI integration, enhanced Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), and Crystal Clear Call technology powered by machine learning. Business 13 Nov, 2025
Gold price soars by Rs 5,900 per tola, reaches Rs 250,200 Gold price soars by Rs 5,900 per tola, reaches Rs 250,200 The price of gold surged by Rs 5,900 per tola in the domestic market on Thursday, reaching Rs 250,200 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. The price of gold surged by Rs 5,900 per tola in the domestic market on Thursday, reaching Rs 250,200 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Business 13 Nov, 2025
NEPSE drops by 20 points amid broad market decline NEPSE drops by 20 points amid broad market decline The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell by 20.56 points, or 0.80 percent, on Wednesday to close at 2,544.59 points, as the market witnessed a broad-based decline. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell by 20.56 points, or 0.80 percent, on Wednesday to close at 2,544.59 points, as the market witnessed a broad-based decline. Business 12 Nov, 2025
Gold price falls by Rs 2,100 per tola Gold price falls by Rs 2,100 per tola The price of gold, which had surged by Rs 4,900 per tola on Tuesday, declined by Rs 2,100 per tola on Wednesday in the domestic market. The price of gold, which had surged by Rs 4,900 per tola on Tuesday, declined by Rs 2,100 per tola on Wednesday in the domestic market. Business 12 Nov, 2025
Pawan Kumar Acharya appointed CEO of Sanima Bank Pawan Kumar Acharya appointed CEO of Sanima Bank Sanima Bank Limited has appointed Pawan Kumar Acharya as its Chief Executive Officer, effective from January 26, 2026 (Magh 12, 2082 BS). Sanima Bank Limited has appointed Pawan Kumar Acharya as its Chief Executive Officer, effective from January 26, 2026 (Magh 12, 2082 BS). Business 12 Nov, 2025
IME Limited marks 25th Annual General Meeting IME Limited marks 25th Annual General Meeting IME Limited held its 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kathmandu on Tuesday under the chairmanship of its founder and chairman, Hem Raj Dhakal. IME Limited held its 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kathmandu on Tuesday under the chairmanship of its founder and chairman, Hem Raj Dhakal. Business 12 Nov, 2025
NRB approves LemFi–eSewa Money Transfer partnership for cross-border remittances NRB approves LemFi–eSewa Money Transfer partnership for cross-border remittances Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central bank of Nepal, has approved a partnership between RightCard Payment Services Limited (LemFi) and eSewa Money Transfer to facilitate international remittance services into Nepal. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central bank of Nepal, has approved a partnership between RightCard Payment Services Limited (LemFi) and eSewa Money Transfer to facilitate international remittance services into Nepal. Business 11 Nov, 2025
Nepal Three workers killed, two injured in Sarlahi brick kiln wall collapse Three workers were killed and two others seriously injured after a brick kiln wall collapsed in Haripur Municipality–5, Majurwa, in Sarlahi district on Friday evening.
Health A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
Health Madhesh Province sees growing HIV cases, including vulnerable groups The number of HIV/AIDS patients is increasing in Madhesh Province, with infections also reported among children and pregnant women, according to health authorities.
Wild animal attacks result loss of 239 livestock in Mustang Over the last four years, wild animal attacks have caused the loss of 239 livestock across three municipalities in the Mustang district.
Nepal Badimalika sees rise in visitors, but infrastructure gaps persist Visitor numbers to the religious and scenic site of Badimalika in Bajura have increased in recent months amid rising publicity and public discussion.
Kathmandu British Council calls for language-responsive education systems The British Council has launched a new global position paper calling for language-responsive education systems that reflect learners’ linguistic realities and promote inclusive and equitable education.
Kathmandu Korean Embassy hands over language textbooks to Nepali schools The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal has handed over Korean language textbooks to support school-level language learning in Nepal.
Nepal Nepal, Thailand discuss stronger cooperation against cybercrime and trafficking Nepal and Thailand have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat transnational crimes, including human trafficking, cybercrime, smuggling and online scamming.
Environment Windstorms, lightning expected in parts of country The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions in several parts of the country today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms and windstorms.
