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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.

Week in review: NEPSE rises; SEBON releases draft directive on margin lending

The NEPSE index closed at 2,676.03 on Thursday, November 27, gaining nearly 76 points over the week. Daily turnover averaged NRs six billion, reflecting steady …

Market the_farsight

Week in review: market moves modestly, NEPSE restructuring gains momentum

NEPSE posted modest gains from November 16–20, driven by rallies in energy, tourism, and manufacturing, with new listings drawing strong investor interest. Other key developments …

Market the_farsight

Week in Nepal’s Stock Market: November 9-13

Banking sector Q1 earnings reveal rising NPLs and falling profits, dragging the index 2% lower amid the broad sectoral weakness, while new listings like Bungal …

Market the_farsight

Week in Nepal’s Stock Market: November 2-6

The week in NEPSE ends on a cautious note amid moderate trading

Market the_farsight

From then to now: Know Nepal’s stock market journey

As the_farsight begins producing weekly stock market reviews from next week, every Sunday, nothing beats starting with a brief overview of the market.

Finance the_farsight

Explaining gold’s historic rally

Gold has hit an unprecedented milestone. Behind the rally lies a perfect storm of geopolitical tension, de-dollarisation trends, and currency weakness, leaving ordinary investors on …

Market Elvish Mainali

What is causing the gold price fluctuation?

A while ago, the price of gold showed little sign of declining. Now for the last five days, it’s declining rapidly. What are causing this …

Market the_farsight

Soaring gold prices. What’s causing it?

Gold, one of the major import commodities of Nepal, is hitting new price records since the last few weeks. Know the reasons behind.

Market the_farsight