The agency aims to reduce testing costs, strengthen quality assurance and help Nepali products gain international recognition, but exporters say it could take up to three years to secure global accreditation.

The proposed ordinance would allow companies to issue shares before commercial production begins, provided their projects have completed at least half of the physical work.

More than 1,500 dealers, 60 bottlers and 60 airlines will be able to place fuel orders and make payments online through the new ERP system.

Investors say returns have fallen short of expectations, partly because many entered SIPs believing their money would multiply over time.

The American brand is entering Nepal through a partnership with JGI Distribution, with its first store opening at Bhatbhateni Supermarket in Bouddha.

Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.

Shipments of large cardamom, iron and steel, jute products, readymade garments, pashmina, and carpets drive growth, while edible oil re-exports push overall exports up 57 percent.

Local manufacturers have expanded their share of the domestic market through shorter delivery times, product certification and investment in production technology.

Growing numbers of international visitors are crowding the mountain airport, with limited flights making tickets to and from Kathmandu harder to secure.

The airport customs office, Himalaya Airlines and Hotel Radisson alone account for nearly 73 percent of the total outstanding dues, amounting to more than Rs1.14 billion.