Agriculture, tourism in eastern hills in crisis after disaster
Tourism collapse and blocked exports leave Ilam, Panchthar, and Taplejung reeling from twin blows of floods and unrest.
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Tourism collapse and blocked exports leave Ilam, Panchthar, and Taplejung reeling from twin blows of floods and unrest.
Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.
Out of the traded companies, share prices of 45 increased, 197 declined, and 9 remained unchanged.
Tourism industry still reeling from September’s violent Gen Z uprising, with hotels struggling to fill rooms during peak season.
All sub-indices except mutual funds ended in the red.
FNCCI warns scrapping incentives will hit investment, jobs, and competitiveness as Nepal prepares for LDC graduation.
The benchmark index fell by 0.76 percent to close at 2,528.16 points on Tuesday.
Tests find alarmingly high levels of pesticides in chilli, green pumpkin, and other vegetables. Experts warn of rising health risks amid poor farming practices and lax oversight.
Despite a drop in total turnover, the benchmark index rose by 1.76 percent on Monday, with share prices of 200 companies increasing.
Flower and light sellers say demand from corporate houses and households has slumped, while dry fruit prices rise amid a strong dollar.