Money
Supreme Court seeks government’s explanation over stalled probe into Nepal Airlines’ Chinese aircraft deal
By Sangam Prasain Bench orders government agencies to explain why no investigation has been launched into the controversial procurement of six Chinese aircraft, despite billions in public losses and years of failed operations.
Global oil prices tumble, but Nepal unlikely to see major fuel price cuts soon
By Krishana Prasain 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.
Debate over third telecom operator revived as CG, WorldLink and UTL eye market entry
By Sajana Baral The success of a new telecom license rests on whether the state can finally overcome the legacy of political interference and outdated infrastructure policies, experts say.
Dhorpatan caught between conservation and trophy hunting
By Prakash Baral As roads, homestays and trekking routes expand, stakeholders are divided over whether Nepal's only hunting reserve should continue to rely on trophy hunting or focus on nature, culture and biodiversity.
Nepal revives bill to tighten airlines’ liability and insurance obligations
By Sangam Prasain Under the proposed law, domestic airlines would be liable to pay compensation of up to $100,000 if a passenger suffers serious injury, disability or death in an accident during boarding, the flight or disembarkation.
Nepse sheds 2 percent in broad-based sell-off, wiping out Rs 80 billion in market value
By Pritam Bhattarai All 13 sectoral indices decline as investor confidence weakens amid capital market investigations, despite steady trading volumes.
ILO global labour convention aims to improve conditions for millions working via Nepal’s digital platforms
By Krishana Prasain The new international labour standard seeks to guarantee fair wages, social protection, workplace safety and collective bargaining rights for platform workers, offering Nepal a roadmap to regulate its rapidly growing gig economy.
NEPSE this week
By Post Report Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.
Morang farmers get above-government support price for spring paddy
By Parbat Portel Arju Rice Mill is paying Rs28.97 per kilogramme for spring paddy, 39 paisa above the government's minimum support price, offering relief to farmers during the harvest season.
Nepal’s tea industry reopens after government assurance despite India’s stricter import testing
By Parbat Portel Government promises diplomatic intervention after the new Indian import rule left more than 1.3 million kilograms of Nepali tea stranded and forced nearly 100 factories to suspend operations.
Ajeya Raj Sumargi’s passport suspended as Nepal reopens money laundering probe
By Yagya Banjade Authorities are focusing on billions of rupees transferred into Nepal through offshore companies.
Average return on microenterprises in Nepal falls below minimum urban wage, reports World Bank
By Krishana Prasain More than half of Nepal’s microenterprises remain unregistered as owners struggle with low incomes, limited job opportunities and weak incentives to formalise, says a new World Bank report.
Private education sector adds Rs160 billion to Nepal’s GDP annually
By Sangam Prasain On average, each institution spends around Rs11.04 million annually, charges students a monthly fee of Rs3,305 and pays employees an average monthly salary of Rs15,683.
Regulatory sandbox guidelines aim to foster Nepal fintech innovation
By Krishana Prasain Controlled testing framework will allow banks, fintechs and payment companies to trial new products before commercial launch
EU expands aviation safety partnership with Nepal
By Post Report Kathmandu to host two major South Asian aviation initiatives as the European Union reviews Nepal’s progress on air safety reforms and corrective action plans.
Nepal earns record Rs12 billion from large cardamom exports
By Sangam Prasain Export earnings rose despite modest production growth. Traders urge diversification beyond India and stronger direct access to Middle Eastern and South Asian markets.
Carpet slump dents Nepal’s China exports
By Krishana Prasain Shipments to China fell over 41 percent in the first 10 months of the fiscal year, largely due to a steep decline in carpet exports amid rising costs, labour shortages and growing competition from machine-made products.
Why Nepal’s private sector is choosing safety over growth
By Yagya Banjade A convergence of regulatory scrutiny, economic stagnation and legal anxiety has pushed entrepreneurs into a defensive, wait-and-see posture.
Nepal still on ‘grey list’ as FATF shares its review report
By Anil Giri The country’s steps to improve its standing by addressing technical compliance deficiencies in targeted financial sanctions regime for ‘terrorist financing’ and ‘proliferation financing’ have fallen short.
Nepse sheds 21.92 points as investor wealth shrinks by Rs40 billion
By Pritam Bhattarai Market analysts cite weak company fundamentals, oversupply of stocks and ongoing investigations as factors dampening market sentiment.