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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 posted a modest gain on Thursday after the Cabinet approved a 50% cut in capital gains tax on share sales, with 177 …

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The stock market fell 21.19 points to 2,612.42 as all 13 sectoral indices declined and daily turnover dropped to NRs 5.39 billion from Tuesday’s 8.29 …

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The index gained 48.57 points on Tuesday, and turnover reached NRs 8.29 billion, up from NRs 4.68 billion in the previous session

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The 21-point package proposes easier IPO eligibility, a new NEPSE benchmark, margin trading and short selling, greater NRN and institutional participation, and measures to deepen …

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NEPSE extended its rally for a second straight session, rising 25.55 points

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NEPSE rebounded 27.94 points to 2,559.49 as stronger trading activity and government plans for capital-market reforms lifted investor sentiment.

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On Wednesday, the market snapped a four-session winning streak ending lower by 15.43 points.

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Total turnover rose to NRs 4.2 billion from NRs 3.83 billion in the previous session.

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The stock market gained for a fourth straight session as the government signaled plans for a package to strengthen and reform the capital market.

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The benchmark index gained 0.18% to close at 2,542.77, while turnover increased to NRs 3.46 billion as four sectoral indices, including hydropower and non-life insurance, …

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The stock exchange rose 0.61% to 2,538.11, extending recovery for a second straight session as hydropower stocks led gains

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The stock market rebounded on Tuesday after declining for six consecutive trading sessions, with the NEPSE index gaining 9.24 points to close at 2,522.66.

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