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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.
Finance Minister Appoints Bhojan Aryal as Revenue Advisor
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has appointed FCA Bhojan Aryal as his unpaid Revenue Advisor, expressing confidence that Aryal's expertise will help the government achieve its ambitious revenue collection target of Rs 1.6 trillion.
Investor Protest Forces SEBON to the Negotiating Table
Following a tense protest outside the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), Chairman Gopal Prasad Bhatt has invited five representatives of the protesting investors for talks aimed at discussing a concrete rescue plan for Nepal's struggling stock market.
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.
Third Night of US Strikes Triggers Wider Iran Retaliation
The United States launched a third consecutive night of military strikes on Iranian targets, prompting Iran to retaliate with missile and drone attacks across the Gulf, including against oil tankers and US military facilities, further escalating regional tensions and disrupting global energy markets.
111 MW Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Suspends Generation as Flood Risk Rises
Power generation at the 111 MW Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project has been temporarily suspended after rising water levels and a mud-laden flood in the Lhende Khola raised concerns over the safety of project infrastructure.
Nabil Bank Tops Profit Chart as Commercial Banks Earn Rs. 64.56 Billion
Nepal Rastra Bank's latest financial performance report shows commercial banks earned a combined Rs. 64.56 billion in net profit by the end of Jestha, with Nabil Bank leading the sector, while Garima Bikas Bank topped development banks.
Modi Khola Flood Cuts Off Ghandruk Road, Tourists Stranded
Heavy rainfall has caused the Modi Khola to overflow, washing away part of the Nayapul–Birethanti–Ghandruk road, damaging homes and businesses, and disrupting travel to the Annapurna trekking region.
NEPSE Drops Over 30 Points, Turnover Reaches Rs. 7.46 Billion
Nepal’s stock market extended its losing streak on Monday, with the NEPSE index falling 30.60 points amid broad-based selling, while daily turnover stood at Rs. 7.46 billion.
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.
After Self-Immolation Cases, PM Balen Pushes Nationwide Burn Care Expansion
Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen) has ordered the immediate establishment of well-equipped burn treatment centers in all seven provinces while directing private hospitals to provide at least 10 percent of OPD services free of charge or at subsidized rates for underprivileged citizens.