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ADB projects Nepal’s growth at 3.9% in 2026, 4.5% in 2027, below government target
The Manila-based lender revised Nepal's gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 3.9% in 2026 from the 2.7% projected in April and to 4.5% in 2027 from previous 5%
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ADB projects Nepal’s growth at 3.9% in 2026, 4.5% in 2027, below government target
The Manila-based lender revised Nepal's gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 3.9% in 2026 from the 2.7% projected in April and to 4.5% in …
New monetary policy turns to banking reforms to reduce financial costs for borrowers
NRB holds rates steady in its new monetary policy
Monetary policy review flags liquidity surplus as private sector credit growth falls short of target
NRB says weak loan demand, sluggish economic activity and rising non-performing loans have left banks with excess liquidity, as private sector credit growth reaches only …
ADB signs $165 million financing deals, support to reach $2.4 billion for Nepal through 2029
The multilateral lender signed $165 million in concessional financing for water infrastructure and customs reforms, while unveiling plans to expand its support to Nepal to …
250 years of American state capitalism
The myth of laissez-faire America has proved remarkably durable, functioning almost as a national religion, even as the practice diverged from the creed.
Private education sector contributes NRs 160 billion annually to GDP, first national survey finds
A first nationwide survey shows over 3.75 million students are enrolled in non-government educational institutions across the country
Six metropolis unveil NRs 54 billion budget for 2026/27
The six metropolitan cities have announced budgets for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27, with infrastructure, education, healthcare and urban services receiving the largest allocations despite …
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.
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 …
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
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 …
Moving from budget rhetoric to execution reality
Three structural reforms would make this possible
