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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.

Market falls for fifth straight session amid flood concerns

NEPSE extends its losing streak to five sessions as flood-related concerns weigh on hydropower and non-life insurance stocks.

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Rasuwa flood sends hydropower and insurance stocks tumbling

The Bhotekoshi flood has rattled Nepal’s stock market, with hydropower and non-life insurance stocks bearing the brunt of heavy selling amid concerns over extensive project …

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NEPSE extends losing streak to three days

NEPSE fell 5.30 points to 2,594.27 on Tuesday, extending its losing streak to three sessions despite turnover rising to NRs 4.10 billion

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NEPSE falls below 2,600 as broad-based selling weighs on market

NEPSE slipped 19.13 points to 2,599.58 on Monday, falling below the 2,600 mark after nearly two months as broad-based selling weighed on the market.

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NEPSE falls 10.67 points as market sheds 25 points this week

NEPSE extended its weekly decline on Friday as the index fell 10.67 points, while turnover eased and most sectors ended in the red.

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NEPSE extends losing streak to four days as turnover falls sharply

NEPSE extended its losing streak to four sessions on Wednesday as the benchmark index slipped 0.26 points to 2,622.22 and daily turnover fell sharply to …

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Market falls 19 points as trading activity slows

NEPSE fell 19.34 points to 2,622.48 on Tuesday as broad-based selling pushed 217 stocks lower and daily turnover declined 8.18% to NRs 5.07 billion.

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NEPSE edges down 2.25 points as turnover climbs to NRs 5.52 billion

The index fell 2.25 points on Monday to close at 2,641.58, even as daily turnover rose to NRs 5.52 billion.

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NEPSE falls 7.37 points despite higher trading turnover

Market slipped to 2,643.83 on Friday despite turnover rising to NRs 4.28 billion, as losses across nine of 13 sectors outweighed stronger trading activity

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Stock market rises 8.81 points, turnover 3.7 billion

NEPSE extended its recovery for a third straight session, with 171 stocks gaining and market turnover rising from NRs 3.53 billion to NRs 3.72 billion.

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Market holds steady as trading activity eases

The stock market remained largely flat over Tuesday and Wednesday, with NEPSE edging up just 1.34 points as weak market breadth and declining turnover reflected …

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What’s in SEBON's white paper on primary capital market

The first phase focuses on policy and legal reforms, including amendments to relevant laws and regulations, a review of the book-building system and revisions to …

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