CNI calls for prioritizing economic issues in parties’ election manifestoes
KATHMANDU:- The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has urged political parties to prioritise economic issues in their manifestoes for the…
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.
Gold price continues to rise
KATHMANDU:- The price of gold has increased by Rs 600 per tola (11.66) in the domestic market today. According…
Gold and silver prices soar today, too
KATHMANDU:- Prices of gold and silver have risen significantly in the domestic market in recent days. On Tuesday, gold was…
Gold and silver price continues surge
KATHMANDU:- The price of gold and silver has seen a notable rise in the domestic market. The price of the…
Deposits outpace credit growth in first five months of 2025/26
KATHMANDU:- Deposits mobilisation of Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs) recorded a stronger growth than credit expansion during the first five…
20.27 percent population below poverty line, Sudurpaschim poorest province
KATHMANDU:- Around 20.27 percent of the population in Nepal is below the poverty line. According to the Small Area Estimation…
BoP in surplus; remittance inflows, foreign exchange reserves increase
KATHMANDU:- The gross foreign exchange reserves, government’s current account and balance of payments, and remittance inflows witnessed significant improvement in…
Investment modality ready for 454 MW Kimathanka Arun Hydro Project
KATHMANDU:- An investment modality has been prepared to construct the 454 MW Kimathanka Arun Semi-Reservoir Hydropower Project using domestic capital.…
Nepal earns over Rs. 18.2 billion from electricity exports in first five months of FY 2025/26
KATHMANDU:- Nepal’s electricity export sector recorded a strong performance in the first five months of the current fiscal year 2025/26,…
National Economic Census to begin from mid-March
KATHMANDU:- The government has planned to conduct the second Economic Census, 2025 from mid-March to mid-July. The census aims to…
Economy likely to grow by 4 percent
KATHMANDU:- The Central Bank’s preliminary forecast has shown that the economy is likely to grow by 4 percent in the fiscal…
Rasuwagadhi border point resumes full operation
KATHMANDU:- Nepal’s northern Rasuwagadhi international border point with China has fully resumed operation from today. According to Rasuwa Chief District…
NRB releases strategic analyses report on virtual asset
KATHMANDU:- The financial information unit of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has made public a strategic analyses report on virtual asset-2025.…
Price of petrol and diesel reduced
KATHMANDU:- Nepal Oil Corporation has reduced the price of petrol, diesel and aviation fuel. With effect from Thursday morning, the…
Gold and silver prices decline
KATHMANDU:- The prices of gold and silver have decreased today, following a continuous rise in the prices of both the…