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Why IPPAN opposes SEBON’s proposed IPO rules

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IPPAN warns that SEBON’s proposed NRs 100 minimum net worth requirement and stricter project completion criteria could make nearly 60% of hydropower projects ineligible for IPOs, limiting their access to construction financing.

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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.

IPPAN warns that SEBON’s proposed NRs 100 minimum net worth requirement and stricter project completion criteria could make nearly 60% of hydropower projects ineligible for …

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The federation has been particularly significant for energy-intensive industries, businesses involved in VAT-exempt transactions, small and medium-sized enterprises, and hotels and tourism businesses.

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ADB and NEA are preparing two PPP projects: a 134-km 400-kV transmission line and 100–150 MWh of battery storage, with more than $200 million in …

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Floods and landslides have disrupted hundreds of hydropower generation across the country, damaging key transmission lines and cutting electricity supplies in several districts.

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The new fiscal year has brought sweeping tax changes, with new levies on electricity, private education and healthcare, ride-sharing services, and higher capital gains taxes, …

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The German assistance will support initiatives related to renewable energy and energy efficiency, power distribution, green and resilient agricultural development, revenue sector reform, quality infrastructure, …

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NEPSE edges up on election momentum despite a 35.43% drop in transactions in the last six months of 2025/26 compared to 2024/25; FDI commitment reaches …

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With soaring hydropower potential, Nepal must seize the opportunity by addressing gaps in transmission, storage, and FDI that keep its energy sector fragile.

Economy  Sovan Dhakal

In a recent secretariat level meeting between Nepal and Bangladesh, Bangladesh has agreed to buy 60 MW which include an additional 20 MW of electricity …

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IPPAN signed a MoU with India’s climate advisory company ProClime to acquire International Renewable Energy Certificates, to allow private sector power producers to trade carbon …

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The 28 km transmission line project completed after almost seven years and is expected to facilitate electricity trade with China in the future.

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Six interesting takeaways from the NEXUS Gains Ganges Basin Inception Workshop in Kathmandu

Environment  Aakriti Maya Aryal

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