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Economy

NRB maintains expansionary monetary policy to address the present slump

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The central bank has kept its major monetary policy tools unchanged despite inflationary pressures and considered addressing the slow economy instead. Meanwhile, it has tightened EV financing considering fiscal strains and large import growth.

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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.

The central bank has kept its major monetary policy tools unchanged despite inflationary pressures and considered addressing the slow economy instead. Meanwhile, it has tightened …

Economy  the_farsight

The rising U.S. dollar brings challenges and opportunities for Nepal’s economy — in the areas of inflation, debt, remittance and trade but its consistent growth …

Economy  Shreyada Regmi

MoALD disclosed data on distribution of agricultural subsidy amidst growing concerns of subsidy misuse and low impact on production level and productivity

Economy  Shreyada Regmi

How does CAN’s dream project fare in economic numbers?

Economy  Sariman Shakya

One of the widely used and discussed macroeconomic indicators is quite misunderstood

Economy  Sabin Jung Pande

According to the NSO (2024), the accommodation and food service sector contributes around 1.96% to the total GDP.

Economy  the_farsight

The second IIDS Policy Conclave proposed revisions in the government’s 15th periodic plan under ‘Nepal Vision 2100’, adducing government targets for 2100 overambitious.

Economy  Vivek Baranwal

Nepal’s economy has long functioned under a high-cost environment (high inflation and high interest rate) despite being fairly manageable and at pay levels that are …

Economy  Sabin Jung Pande

BP Highway is a prime example of Nepal’s failure on learning technology and ramping up its construction abilities, leaving the country ever reliant on external …

Economy  Vivek Baranwal

Over 5.3 million Nepalis applied for the EDV program between 2012 and 2021.

Economy  Vivek Baranwal

This year, 2024, Nepal grappled with another alarming surge in wildfires recorded in recent years, which claimed several lives, and endangered communities. As with almost …

Environment  Ruchi Dhital

Nepal’s credit rating is a key milestone in its ongoing, albeit slow, efforts to attract foreign capital.

Economy  the_farsight

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