NRB maintains expansionary monetary policy to address the present slump
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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NRB maintains expansionary monetary policy to address the present slump
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 …
What does a strengthening dollar mean for Nepal?
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 …
107 billion rupees spent on agricultural subsidy in five fiscal years
MoALD disclosed data on distribution of agricultural subsidy amidst growing concerns of subsidy misuse and low impact on production level and productivity
How does CAN’s dream project fare in economic numbers?
“No, remittance is not part of GDP”
One of the widely used and discussed macroeconomic indicators is quite misunderstood
Investment in hospitality industry over five trillion rupees, generates 326 billion in output
According to the NSO (2024), the accommodation and food service sector contributes around 1.96% to the total GDP.
Government must move with incremental growth targets, presses think tank IIDS
The second IIDS Policy Conclave proposed revisions in the government’s 15th periodic plan under ‘Nepal Vision 2100’, adducing government targets for 2100 overambitious.
Nepal’s high inflation, high borrowing cost and pay gap trap
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 …
Your Excellency! We want your aid once again
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 …
Almost 70% of the Nepali diaspora in the US migrated post-2010: a report
Over 5.3 million Nepalis applied for the EDV program between 2012 and 2021.
Neglected flames: Nepal’s wildfire crisis
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 …
What does its first-ever credit rating mean for Nepal?
Nepal’s credit rating is a key milestone in its ongoing, albeit slow, efforts to attract foreign capital.
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