Economy News - Page 17
Margin Loans Surge as Investors Return to Nepal's Stock Market
Share-backed lending by banks and financial institutions has risen sharply as improving stock market activity, ample liquidity, and historically low interest rates encourage investors to borrow for equity investments.
Gold Price Drops by Rs 1,200 Per Tola
Gold and silver prices declined in the Nepali market on Tuesday, with gold falling by Rs 1,200 per tola and silver dropping by Rs 15 per tola, continuing their recent downward trend.
Tourists Arrived, Dollars Didn't: Nepal's Tourism Earnings Slip Despite Visitor Boom
Nepal recorded a sharp rise in foreign tourist arrivals in June 2026, but tourism earnings failed to keep pace, while spending on overseas education continued to far exceed the country's tourism income, exposing growing pressure on the nation's foreign exchange reserves.
Government Releases Rs. 3.3 Million to Revive Hetauda Textile Mill
The Ministry of Finance has released Rs. 3.3 million to support the reopening of the Hetauda Textile Mill, with the Nepali Army expected to manage operations and invest up to Rs. 2 billion in the revival project.
Gold Price Drops by Rs. 2,800 per Tola, Silver Also Declines
Gold prices declined sharply in Nepal's domestic market on Monday, with the price of fine gold falling by Rs. 2,800 per tola, while silver also recorded a moderate decline.
Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle Proposes Major Legal Overhaul to Modernize Nepal’s Tax and Revenue System
The government has introduced a sweeping reform bill to simplify Nepal’s economic administration by repealing outdated laws, restructuring revenue investigations, mandating GPS tracking for commercial transport, and strengthening tax enforcement.
Ru Ru Jalbidhyut to Invest Rs 80 Million in Myagdi Hydropower
The hydropower company has approved the purchase of 800,000 promoter shares of Myagdi Hydropower as part of its investment strategy.
Goat Meat Prices Surge Across Nepal as Supply Crunch and Bird Flu Fears Hit Market
Goat meat prices have jumped sharply across Nepal over the past two weeks, driven by shrinking domestic supply, bird flu concerns, import hurdles, and rising consumer demand, raising fears of an even bigger shortage during the Dashain festival.
Nepal Continues ‘Asar Spending’ Tradition, 11% of Annual Budget Spent in Final Month
Despite three finance ministers overseeing the fiscal year, the government spent only 79.04% of the annual budget, with a significant portion disbursed during the final month of the fiscal year.
Gold Rebounds, Surges by Rs 2,700 per Tola in Nepal
After several days of decline, gold prices bounced back sharply in the domestic market on Friday, while silver also recorded a notable increase.
Gold Falls by Rs 2,400 Per Tola, Silver Drops Rs 160 in Nepali Market
Gold and silver prices continued to decline in Nepal on Thursday, with gold dropping by Rs 2,400 and silver by Rs 160 per tola compared to the previous trading day.
Seti Khola Hydropower Begins Power Generation, IPO Plan Follows
The 22 MW Seti Khola Hydropower Project in Pokhara has started trial electricity generation, with commercial operation expected after a 15-day testing period. The developer also plans to launch an IPO after the project enters full commercial operation.