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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.

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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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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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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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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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Of the 13 sectoral indices, four gained while nine declined, weighing on the broader market.

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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.

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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.

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

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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 …

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

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