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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 extended its losing streak for a second straight session, with trading turnover falling sharply amid broad-based declines.

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Most sectoral indices declined, though turnover increased to NRs 4.62 billion amid active trading in hydropower stocks.

Stock market  the_farsight

Hydropower shares lifted stock market on Wednesday, helping NEPSE erase part of its previous loss as the index climbed 4.79 points.

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SEBON launches parallel reform initiatives for primary and secondary capital markets, focusing on IPO reforms, greater transparency, and the phased introduction of new trading mechanisms.

Stock market  the_farsight

Selling pressure dragged all sectoral indices lower, while total turnover stood at NRs 4.07 billion.

Stock market  the_farsight

Monday’s decline comes after the market’s recovery on Friday with the NEPSE index rising 12.96 points to close at 2,685 points following four consecutive sessions …

Stock market  the_farsight

The stock market extended its losing streak for a fourth straight trading session, with benchmark indices and turnover both declining amid broad-based selling.

Stock market  the_farsight

NEPSE slipped 0.28% to 2,688.88 points on Wednesday, marking its third straight losing session as lower turnover and broad sectoral weakness weighed on investor confidence.

Stock market  the_farsight

The index declined 4.64 points to 2,696.67 on Tuesday, while daily turnover dropped to NRs 4.43 billion as losers outnumbered gainers despite strong performances by …

Stock market  the_farsight

The market fell 33.28 points on Monday to close at 2,701.32, with most sectors declining despite strong investor activity pushing daily turnover above NRs 6 …

Stock market  the_farsight

The market closed higher on Friday, with the NEPSE index closing at 2,734.63, as banking stocks led the market rally.

Stock market  the_farsight

NEPSE advanced 14.17 points to close at 2,726.72, while market turnover slipped to NRs 4.69 billion as investors traded more than 10 million shares.

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