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NRB eases lending rules, allows up to 80% share-backed loans and EV financing for public transport
The central bank has raised share-backed lending and public electric vehicle financing limits to 80%, while introducing debt relief for eligible construction contractors and easing interest income recognition rules for banks.
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NRB eases lending rules, allows up to 80% share-backed loans and EV financing for public transport
The central bank has raised share-backed lending and public electric vehicle financing limits to 80%, while introducing debt relief for eligible construction contractors and easing …
Suspicious vehicles parked outside media houses, spark concern over press freedom
Suspicious vehicles parked near media offices in Kathmandu raise concerns over possible intimidation, as political tensions intensify and calls grow for a transparent investigation to …
Monsoon alert issued across Nepal as heavy rainfall threatens several regions
Monsoon has intensified, with forecasts warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Madhesh provinces. Authorities have urged residents …
Supreme Court suspends Property Investigation Commission’s activities pending constitutional review
A division bench of Justices Tek Prasad Dhungana and Shrikanta Paudel on Friday issued an interim order halting the commission’s activities while referring two writ …
ADB projects Nepal’s growth at 3.9% in 2026, 4.5% in 2027, below government target
The Manila-based lender revised Nepal's gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 3.9% in 2026 from the 2.7% projected in April and to 4.5% in …
New monetary policy turns to banking reforms to reduce financial costs for borrowers
NRB holds rates steady in its new monetary policy
Monetary policy review flags liquidity surplus as private sector credit growth falls short of target
NRB says weak loan demand, sluggish economic activity and rising non-performing loans have left banks with excess liquidity, as private sector credit growth reaches only …
ADB signs $165 million financing deals, support to reach $2.4 billion for Nepal through 2029
The multilateral lender signed $165 million in concessional financing for water infrastructure and customs reforms, while unveiling plans to expand its support to Nepal to …
NEPSE falls 26 points as trading volume declines
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 …
Private education sector contributes NRs 160 billion annually to GDP, first national survey finds
A first nationwide survey shows over 3.75 million students are enrolled in non-government educational institutions across the country
Rice plantation reaches just 12% as weak monsoon delays Nepal's planting season
Only 11.3% of paddy fields planted as of the fourth week of June, down from 15.6% last year, with weak monsoon and limited irrigation slowing …
Monsoon activity to intensify countrywide, heavy rainfall likely until Wednesday
DHM has forecast intensified monsoon activity through Wednesday, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several provinces, and urging the …
