Differences over fare ceilings, commission limits and the use of privately registered vehicles have stalled approval of Nepal's proposed digital mobility regulations despite months of consultations.

Tatopani is shut by landslides, Rasuwagadhi remains constrained after flood damage, and Korala handles only limited cargo, disrupting imports ahead of the festive season.

Wholesale prices surged 8.47 percent in mid-June, driven by a spike in fuel and energy costs, raising concerns that higher production costs will soon feed into consumer prices ahead of the Dashain festival.

Experts say the export surge is driven by tariff arbitrage rather than genuine domestic value addition, while Indian edible oil refiners urge New Delhi to curb duty-free imports from Nepal.

Foreign investment pledges declined to Rs58 billion in the last fiscal year amid political instability although actual FDI inflows more than doubled.

Education spending abroad has become the biggest drain on Nepal’s service trade balance, outweighing gains from tourism and other exports.

The specialised court has delivered verdicts in 23 of 45 cases, awarding millions in compensation, but consumer rights activists say its reach must expand beyond the Kathmandu Valley.

Updated plan aims to narrow down the trade deficit by boosting exports, diversifying products and markets, but economists and exporters say policy bottlenecks make the target unattainable.

Exporters say sales could top Rs10 billion if Nepal meets EU animal health standards and gains access to the European market.

Builders cite rising material prices, higher transport costs and stricter building standards, while official data show electrical wires and bricks posted the sharpest price increases.

Entrepreneurs cite lack of finance, poor market access and ineffective government support, while experts say most micro enterprises remain informal and struggle to grow.

NRB keeps key policy rates unchanged, eases lending for EVs and stressed borrowers, while warning that geopolitical tensions and climate risks could threaten inflation and growth targets.

Export earnings have fallen by Rs10.6 billion in 11 months due to safeguard duties and BIS certification hurdles. Manufacturers urge Kathmandu to begin high-level trade negotiations.

Revised draft sets stricter quality, material and testing requirements for polyethylene water storage tanks, while manufacturers urge the government to make compliance mandatory.

Falling crude prices ease inflation and import costs, but supply constraints and LPG shortages mean consumers may see only modest relief, with half-filled cooking gas cylinders set to continue.