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Banking on Boundaries: Central Bank Outlaws Forced Overtime in Financial Sector
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has issued a strict amendment to its unified directives, prohibiting banks and financial institutions from forcing employees to work overtime and mandating official financial compensation for extra hours worked.
Naasa Securities Launches Rebranded 'Naasa X Self-Service App' to Revolutionize Digital Trading
Naasa Securities has officially rolled out its upgraded fintech platform, the 'Naasa X Self-Service App'. The newly engineered app brings institutional-grade features—including advanced charting, biometric security, and After Market Orders—straight to the smartphones of Nepalese retail investors.
NEA Fails to Recover Rs 52 Billion in Total Arrears; Flagged for Unapproved Investments
The Office of the Auditor General’s 63rd annual report has exposed massive structural and financial loopholes within the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). Chief among the findings is a strict order to collect Rs 26.03 Billion from 59 premium industrial consumers, alongside revelations of Rs 56 Billion in unauthorized corporate investments and severe losses in equipment procurement.
NRB Fixes Forex Rates for Thursday: US Dollar Selling Rate at Rs. 155.22, Euro Crosses Rs. 180
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has unveiled the official foreign exchange rates for Thursday, May 21, 2026. Under the latest determination, the US Dollar's selling rate stands at Rs. 155.22, while the European Euro peaks at Rs. 180.01 and the UK Pound Sterling reaches Rs. 207.94. The central bank notes that retail rates at commercial banks may vary based on market conditions.
NEPSE Corrects by 12.36 Points; Turnover Reaches Rs. 3.89 Billion as Most Sectors Close Red
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a double-digit correction on Thursday, losing 12.36 points (0.44%) to close at 2,742.11. Despite an intraday high of 2,764.14, bearish sentiment dominated the floor, dragging down almost all major sector indices, with only the Trading and Mutual Fund sectors managing to stay marginally positive amidst a daily market turnover of Rs. 3.89 Arba.
Former NEPSE Chief Shankar Man Singh Passes Away Unexpectedly at 65
Shankar Man Singh, the highly respected former CEO of the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) who led the institution from 2009 to 2013, passed away on Wednesday night following a sudden heart attack. He is widely remembered as a visionary pioneer who transformed, modernized, and digitized Nepal’s capital market framework for retail investors.
Capital Market Update: Sanima Bank’s Rs 2 Arba Preference Shares Listed on NEPSE for Exclusive Institutional Trading
Sanima Bank has listed 2 crore units of perpetual non-cumulative preference shares on NEPSE, with trading starting tomorrow.
‘Cockroach Janta Party’ Surpasses BJP’s Instagram Follower Count in Historic Five-Day Surge
A satirical youth movement named "Cockroach Janta Party" has surpassed the ruling BJP's Instagram follower count within five days.
Muktinath Bikas Bank Opens Massive 1.56 Lakh Unit Promoter Share Auction to the General Public
Muktinath Bikas Bank is auctioning 156,283 units of promoter shares from Jestha 7 to Jestha 14 at Rs 100 base price.
National Statistics Office Projects FY 2025/26 GDP at Rs 66 Trillion Amid Regional Imbalances
Nepal’s economy is estimated to reach Rs 66 trillion, with Bagmati leading at 36.7% and Madhesh recording a low 1.31% growth.
Gold Rates Crash Upward! Massive Rs 1,800 Per Tola Surge Today
Today, gold jumped by Rs 1,800 to Rs 293,800, while silver rose Rs 90 to hit Rs 5,050.
Nepal Rastra Bank Unveils Foreign Currency Exchange Rates for Wednesday
The central bank of Nepal, Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), has released its official foreign exchange updates for today, fixing the US Dollar selling rate at Rs 154.76 and the European Euro at Rs 179.82.