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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 stock market closed lower on Thursday, with the benchmark NEPSE index shedding 13.46 points as most sectoral indices declined and daily turnover dropped below …

Market  the_farsight

NEPSE rebounds by 22.21 points to close at 2777.58, propelled by a major rally in the Finance and Others sectors despite a minor drop in …

Market  the_farsight

NEPSE falls nearly 1% on the first trading day after the new fiscal budget, as higher capital gains taxes and confusion over tax treatment for …

Market  the_farsight

From divesting government’s shares to opening door for NRN Participation

Market  the_farsight

The market closed lower on Tuesday after two straight days of gains, with most sector indices declining and daily turnover dropping sharply from the previous …

Market  the_farsight

The benchmark stock index rose 1% to close at 2,786.35 on Monday, with hydropower shares driving gains and daily turnover surging to NRs 5.98 billion.

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Hydropower stocks lead gains as most sectors close higher, with more than 200 companies advancing in a broadly positive trading session.

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Nepal’s stock market closed lower on Thursday despite a strong opening, with most sector indices ending in negative territory. Trading turnover improved slightly to NRs …

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NEPSE staged a strong rebound on Wednesday, gaining 30 points as turnover climbed to NRs 3.82 billion, while SEBON chairperson shortlisted four candidates.

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The benchmark NEPSE index stayed almost unchanged at 2,730.91 points on Monday, with declining turnover and mixed sector performance highlighting a cautious market mood.

Market  the_farsight

NEPSE index edged up slightly on Friday after three straight days of decline, but trading activity weakened as total turnover dropped below NRs 3.1 billion

Market  the_farsight

Nepal’s benchmark stock index fell by 10.07 points, or 0.37%, on Thursday as losses across most sectors dragged the market lower for a third straight …

Market  the_farsight

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