Budget for fiscal year 2026/27: policy reforms in taxation
KATHMANDU:- The government has introduced various reform plans and programmes in the revenue sector through the budget speech 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.
Nepal Government projected economy to grow by 7 per cent
KATHMANDU:- Nepal Government has projected the economy to grow by 7 per cent. While presenting the annual budget for fiscal…
Budget 2026/27: Budget estimates of 2124 billion for the upcoming fiscal year
KATHMANDU:- The government has allocated a budget of Rs 2124 billion 340 million for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84 (2026/27).…
Petroleum product imports worth Rs 181 billion
BIRGUNJ:- Six types of petroleum products worth Rs 181.7 billion have been imported through the Birgunj border in the 10…
Budget announcement at 4pm on coming Friday
KATHMANDU:- The government is unveiling the budget for the coming fiscal year, 2083/84, in the joint meeting of the House…
Consumption of petroleum products decreases by 10 percent
KATHMANDU:- Consumption of petroleum products has been gradually decreasing in the country as consumption of electricity increases. According to the…
Nepal’s economy expected to expand by 3.85 percent in the current fiscal year
KATHMANDU:- Nepal Government has presented the Economic Survey for the current fiscal year 2082/083 in the parliament. Presenting the Economic Survey…
132-kV underground transmission line to be built in central Kathmandu
KATHMANDU:- The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is set to construct a 132-kV underground transmission line in the central Kathmandu in…
Nepal–Norway Bilateral Consultation Mechanism reviews entire gamut of bilateral ties
KATHMANDU:- The second meeting of the Nepal–Norway Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) has reviewed the entire gamut of Nepal-Norway relations. In the…
Gold price decline by 1,300 rupees per tola
KATHMANDU:- The price of stamped gold has decreased by Rs 1,300 per tola in the local market today. Stamped gold, which…
Prices of gold, silver climb
KATHMANDU:- The price of gold has increased by Rs 1,900 per tola (11.66 grammes) in the domestic market today. According to…
Nepal targets Chinese market with tourism promotion programme in Guangzhou
KATHMANDU:- Nepal has stepped up efforts to attract more Chinese tourists through a tourism promotion programme held in Guangzhou, China,…
Former Finance Ministers’ suggestions range from economic reforms to austerity measures
KATHMANDU:- Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has held a meeting with eight former Finance Ministers and received recommendations to be…
Price of gold drops by Rs 3300 per tola
KATHMANDU:- Price of fine good dropped by Rs 3300 today. The price of fine gold dropped to Rs 2,92,000 per…
Nepal Goverment committed to removing Nepal from FATF’s grey list: Minister Wagle
KATHMANDU:- Minister for Finance, Dr. Swarnim Wagle, said the government of Nepal is committed to taking all necessary measures to…