The devastating Bhotekoshi–Trishuli floods have triggered panic among investors, pushing the NEPSE index down by more than 80 points to around 2,513. Hydropower stocks have been hit particularly hard, but analysts say the massive reconstruction drive could create new opportunities for the market.
Nepal Police has mobilized 7,992 personnel across flood-hit areas for search and rescue, public safety, relief coordination and disaster-risk reduction, with drones, trained dogs, satellite phones and specialist teams also deployed.
Gold and silver prices declined in the Nepali market on Tuesday, Bhadra 16 (September 1). Gold fell by Rs. 500 per tola, while silver dropped by Rs. 15 per tola.
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has contributed Rs. 1,11,11,111 to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund to support the rescue, relief and rehabilitation of victims affected by the devastating Bhotekoshi flood.
SEBON has directed NEPSE to strengthen monitoring of companies affected by recent floods and natural disasters while ensuring timely disclosure and investor protection.
The government has postponed the scheduled result of its Taxpayer Incentive Gift Program due to the ongoing disaster situation, but coupon generation will continue.
Kathmandu’s LPG supply remains under pressure after gas bullets stopped arriving for five days due to the Krishnabhir road obstruction.
Damage caused by the Bhotekoshi flood and increased Trishuli River flow has severely affected the Krishnabhir section of the Prithvi Highway, with authorities estimating up to 15 days for reopening.
Six days after the devastating Bhotekoshi flood, around 894 employees and workers from major hydropower projects in Rasuwa and Nuwakot remain out of contact.

ICFC Finance Limited has announced a 10.5263% cash dividend for shareholders from its profit for FY 2082/83, subject to regulatory and AGM approval.
Flash floods on August 26 damaged 11 hydropower projects along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers, while rescue teams continue efforts to reach workers trapped or unaccounted for inside tunnels.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah and RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane met to review rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts in flood-hit Rasuwa.