FNCCI urges parties to prioritize private sector in election manifestos
KATHMANDU:- The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has urged political parties to prioritise the protection, promotion…
Business & Economy
Business and the economy are deeply interconnected; business economics serves as a bridge where economic theory meets corporate strategy. Businesses are the primary engines of GDP growth, job creation, and innovation, while macroeconomics shapes the broader conditions—such as inflation, supply chain costs, and consumer demand—that influence their expansion. In this column, we provide continuous updates on the latest news regarding the political economy and business sectors, both domestically and globally.
Capital expenditure contracts while finance expense goes up
KATHMANDU:- Capital expenditure contracted as of the 2nd quarter of the current fiscal year (FY). According to the 2nd quarter…
Gold price reaches 339,300 per tola, setting historic record
KATHMANDU:- The price of gold in the domestic market has reached Rs 339,300 per tola today, setting a historic record.…
Gold, silver prices set new records in domestic market
KATHMANDU:- Gold price has set a new record in the domestic market, with the precious metal being traded at Rs…
Finance Minister calls for collective efforts to withdraw Nepal from FATF Gray List
KATHMANDU:- Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal has said that it is the shared responsibility of all stakeholders and authorities to work…
Nepal’s public debt rises to Rs. 2,806 billion
KATHMANDU:- Nepal’s total outstanding public debt reached Rs. 2,806.39 billion as of mid-January 2026, reflecting a significant increase from the…
Gold price hits Rs 309 thousand per tola
KATHMANDU:- The gold and silver prices have set new record in the local market today. The Federation of Nepal Gold…
Imports Through Birgunj Customs Surge by 15% in Six Months
BIRGUNJ:- Imports through the Birgunj customs point have seen significant growth in the first six months of the current fiscal…
BFI weak in research denting investment: Finance Minister
KATHMANDU:- Finance Minister Rameshwor Prasad Khanal has said the culture of study and research is weak in banking and financial…
Gold prices continue to rise in Nepal
KATHMANDU:- The price of gold has increased by Rs 9,200 per tola (11.66) in the domestic market today. According…
Gold, silver prices decline
KATHMANDU:- The prices of gold and silver declined in the domestic market on Thursday. According to the Federation of Gold…
Nepal-India Sign MoU for Advance Sharing of Export-Import Data
KATHMANDU:- Nepal and India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enable the advance exchange of information on exports…
Gold price up by 10,400
KATHMANDU:- The price of gold has increased by Rs 10,400 per tola (11.66) in the domestic market today. According…
Outstanding public debt exceeds 2800 billion
KATHMANDU:- Nepal’s outstanding public debt has exceeded Rs 2800 billion. At the beginning of the current fiscal year (17 July…
FDI commitments jump by 52% to Rs. 39B
KATHMANDU:- Nepal recorded a strong rise in foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments during the first half of the current fiscal…