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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 benchmark index slipped 1.13 points to close at 2,600.78 on Friday, marking its third straight decline after the new monetary policy. Trading volume, however, …

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Index fell 19.67 points amid weak investor sentiment and declining turnover, while SEBON announced to release capital market development roadmap in a week

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The NEPSE index fell 30.09 points as investors responded cautiously to the central bank's new monetary policy

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The index rebounded on Tuesday closing at 2,651.68 as investors positioned themselves ahead of the central bank's monetary policy announcement.

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The index fell to 2,627.11 on Monday, with all 13 sectoral indices ending in the red. Trading turnover also declined to NRs 3.56 billion as …

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Banking stocks pulled the benchmark lower despite gains in the finance sector, while trading volume climbed to NRs 4.41 billion.

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The benchmark index gained 8.78 points (0.33%) to close at 2,661.71, while daily turnover increased to NRs 4.12 billion. Banking stocks led the rally despite …

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The benchmark Index climbed to 2,652.93 on Wednesday as all 13 sectoral indices advanced, trading turnover increased to NRs 3.86 billion, and over 250 companies …

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The NEPSE index slipped 0.94% to a six-month low of 2,608.33 points, with all 13 sectoral indices ending lower and the market extending its losing …

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NEPSE fell for a sixth straight session, with the index dropping 16.54 points to 2,632.96 and turnover slipping to NRs 2.67 billion amid broad-based losses …

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The index slipped 2 points on Friday to 2,649.51, marking its fifth consecutive decline. With most sectors closed in the red, selling pressure continues dominating …

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The index dropped 8.50 points to 2,651.52 on Thursday, while daily turnover fell nearly 36% to NRs 2.84 billion. Most sectors ended in the red, …

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