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Ujyalo Nepal Launches Signature Campaign Against Electricity Tax
Ujyalo Nepal Party has launched a signature campaign demanding the removal of taxes imposed on electricity and the recovery of outstanding dues from dedicated and trunk-line electricity consumers.
Nepal’s Power Export Boom: Rs. 17.47 Billion Earned from Electricity Exports
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has made a major breakthrough in regional energy trade, earning Rs. 17.47 billion from electricity exports in FY 2081/82. With India as its primary market and preparations underway to export 40 MW to Bangladesh, Nepal’s electricity trade is expanding beyond its traditional borders.
Taxpayer Incentive Scheme Draws Record Participation, Consumer Wins Rs. 10 Lakh
A consumer who purchased goods worth just Rs. 350 from Ganesh Electronics and Mobile Centre has won the Rs. 10 lakh bumper prize under the Inland Revenue Department’s taxpayer incentive scheme. The latest draw also selected 15 other winners, each receiving Rs. 1 lakh after tax deduction, as participation in the scheme surged sharply in the second half of Shrawan.
Global Market Shift: Asian Stocks Outpace Wall Street in 2026 Returns
Although U.S. stock markets remain near record highs, South Korea, Taiwan and Japan are leading global equity markets in year-to-date returns. The KOSPI has surged 65.58% so far this year, far ahead of the S&P 500’s 13.74% gain as of August 14, 2026.
Interest Rate Cut: Nepal’s Banks Lower Deposit Rates Amid Excess Liquidity
Twenty commercial banks in Nepal have announced their new interest rates for Bhadra, with the average maximum deposit rate declining further from the previous month as excess liquidity continues to build up in the banking system.
Gold Surge: Gold and Silver Prices Jump in Nepal
Gold prices rose sharply by Rs. 3,600 per tola in Nepal on Sunday, while silver also gained Rs. 50 per tola as precious metals continued to trade at elevated levels in the international market.
Made in Nepal: Government Backs Homegrown Yatri P2 Electric Scooter
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has pledged government support for the promotion of Yatri P2, an electric scooter designed and manufactured in Nepal. He urged the company to focus on global competitiveness and turn the homegrown product into an international brand.
Deadly Quake: 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Kills 51 in Indonesia
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday, killing at least 51 people and displacing nearly 5,000 others. Rescue operations have been hampered by landslides, damaged roads, disrupted communications and the region’s difficult island geography.
Investment Push: NRNs Ready to Invest in Nepal, But Legal Hurdles Remain
Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs) say they are eager to invest in Nepal, but complicated legal procedures and concerns over investment security continue to discourage them. Participants at the 11th Asia-Pacific Conference in Guangzhou urged the government to create a simpler, faster and more reliable investment environment.
LPG Crisis Deepens: More Gas Imports, Yet Empty Cylinders Pile Up
Nepal is facing a severe LPG shortage despite Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) reporting that gas imports have increased well above normal levels. Consumers are struggling to find LPG, while dealers blame inadequate distribution and poor government management.
NEPSE Slips 7.37 Points to 2,643.83 as Turnover Reaches Rs. 4.27 Arba
NEPSE declined 7.37 points (0.27%) on Friday to close at 2,643.83, while daily turnover stood at Rs. 4.27 Arba with over 9.75 million shares traded.
Gold, Silver Prices Drop in Nepal Market
Gold prices fell by Rs. 4,600 per tola and silver by Rs. 90 per tola in the Nepali market, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.