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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.

NEPSE slips 1.46 points, turnover falls to NRs 4.45 billion

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Infomerics Nepal has placed the credit ratings of 18 companies under “Credit Watch with Negative Implications” as sweeping financial crime investigations involving major business groups …

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Dozens of companies from hydropower, manufacturing, tourism, and other sectors have lined up for IPO approval, with 104 applications worth nearly NRs 70 billion currently …

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Dr. Gopal Bhatt has assumed charge as SEBON chairman at a time when Nepal’s stock market is witnessing rising retail participation, liquidity fluctuations, and renewed …

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NEPSE closes slightly higher at 2,702 as turnover rises to NRs 4.53 billion, while Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle acknowledges investor uncertainty and reiterates focus on …

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The benchmark index snapped a four-day losing streak to close virtually unchanged on Wednesday, while trading turnover declined. The market also entered a new leadership …

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The benchmark index fell 6.31 points on Tuesday, extending its losing streak to four consecutive sessions, while daily turnover declined to NRs 4.04 billion amid …

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The benchmark index closed at 2,728.03, dragged down by losses across most sectors. Finance stocks led the decline.

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The benchmark index gained 2.57 points to close at 2,736.17, while daily turnover plunged 33.4% from the previous session.

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The index fell to an intraday low of 2,702 points before recovering most of its losses by the close.

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The benchmark index fell for a third consecutive session on Monday, while daily turnover declined by more than NRs 1.5 billion, signaling cautious investor sentiment …

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Turnover crossed NRs 5.62 billion in the final session of the week, but broad-based selling pressure dragged the benchmark index lower. Kalinchowk Hydropower hit another …

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