Ncell has been honoured as the highest taxpayer. On Tuesday, Lalitpur Metropolitan City recognised Ncell for its significant tax contributions under the institutional taxpayer category in the last fiscal year.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Mayor of Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Chiribabu Maharjan, jointly presented a certificate of honour to Ncell’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Jabbor Kayumov, at a special ceremony marking the 106th anniversary of LMC’s establishment.

Ncell has long been recognised as one of the leading companies in tax payments to the government. “We are grateful to Lalitpur Metropolitan City for recognising our contributions and honouring us. As one of the major taxpayers, we make substantial tax contributions to the government every year under various tax and fee categories. We are proud to have played a crucial role in the country’s economic growth and development, contributing directly and indirectly,” said Jabbor Kayumov.

Since its establishment, Ncell said it has paid more than Rs300 billion in taxes and fees to the government as of the last fiscal year 2023-24. In the last fiscal year alone, Ncell paid Rs20.30 billion in taxes and fees.

Additionally, under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Ncell has contributed over Rs2 billion, reaching community levels in all seven provinces and benefiting more than 13 million people nationwide directly and indirectly.