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Budget 2026/27

What is budget, and how is it formed?

Every mid-Ashar, Nepal's fiscal year ends and a new fiscal year begins. Before the start of the new year, the government announces the budget for the coming year. For everyone from the private sector to the general public, the budget is the most important basis for planning for the future.

Economy

Let there be more international students in Nepal

In this second episode, we talk with Prof. Uddhab Pyakurel, Kathmandu University School of Arts, who emphasises that Nepal’s government must prioritise international students — for instance — simplify the visa process and fees for them and extend adequate support to universities, and budgetary support to extend scholarship opportunities to international students.

Society

For balanced international relations, the house has to be in order first

This episode with Gaurab Shumsher Thapa touched upon the foundational understanding of the broader themes of international relations, the history of Nepal's IR, the essence of soft power, national interest, and the principle of Panchsheel.

Kathmandu Metropolis unveils NRs 25.88 billion budget for 2026/27

Kathmandu Metropolitan City has presented a NRs 25.88 billion budget for FY 2026/27, emphasising infrastructure-led growth, social services, and environmental priorities amid a period of …

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The mirage of marginalised development: Karnali's budget and the persistence of elite capture

The province has the mandate and the resources to invest in provincial connectivity, like roads, digital infrastructure, and communication networks.

Economy Shalav Rana

Provincial governments unveil budgets for 2026/27

All seven provincial governments have unveiled their budgets for fiscal year 2026/27, prioritising development and infrastructure spending while allocating funds for healthcare, agriculture, tourism, education …

Economy the_farsight

Who pays for equity when governance fails?

An equity tax on education is only as fair as the system that governs it

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Budget 2026/27 bets on NRN access, Nepal Telecom share sale and trading reforms

From divesting government’s shares to opening door for NRN Participation

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Agriculture investment subsidy, fertilizer budget, and irrigation expansion announced

Farmers investing up to NRs 20 million in agriculture will be eligible for a 40% incentive subsidy under a pilot program

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Government unveils NRs 2.124 trillion budget for 2026/27 marking sharp expansion

The figure represents a notable increase compared to the current fiscal year. Last year, the government had introduced a budget of NRs 1.964 trillion, which …

Economy the_farsight

Finance Minister Swornim Wagle set to present Budget 2026/27

Finance Minister Swornim Wagle is set to unveil the first national budget under the Rastriya Swatantra Party-led government, with promises of economic reform, tax relief, …

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