Forex reserves rise 30.5%; Sufficient for 18.4 months of imports

Forex reserves rise 30.5%; Sufficient for 18.4 months of imports

Nepal’s gross foreign exchange reserves increased by 30.5 percent to Rs 3,494.73 billion in mid-April 2026, up from Rs 2,677.68 billion in mid-July 2025, according to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).

Nepal’s gross foreign exchange reserves increased by 30.5 percent to Rs 3,494.73 billion in mid-April 2026, up from Rs 2,677.68 billion in mid-July 2025, according to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).

Business 11 May, 2026

Remittance inflows surge 39.1 pc to Rs 1.65 trillion in nine months

Remittance inflows surge 39.1 pc to Rs 1.65 trillion in nine months

Remittance inflows to Nepal rose sharply by 39.1 percent to Rs 1,659.41 billion in the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, according to the latest macroeconomic report of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).

Remittance inflows to Nepal rose sharply by 39.1 percent to Rs 1,659.41 billion in the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, according to the latest macroeconomic report of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).

Business 11 May, 2026

NEPSE gains 38 points; all sectors post growth

NEPSE gains 38 points; all sectors post growth

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by 38.19 points, or 1.39 percent, on Monday to close at 2,783.85 points.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by 38.19 points, or 1.39 percent, on Monday to close at 2,783.85 points.

Business 11 May, 2026

Budget session of parliament to begin today

Budget session of parliament to begin today

The Federal Parliament's budget session is beginning today. A joint session of the Federal Parliament will be held at 4:00 pm later today, according to a notice issued by Federal Parliament General Secretary Padam Prasad Pandey.

The Federal Parliament's budget session is beginning today. A joint session of the Federal Parliament will be held at 4:00 pm later today, according to a notice issued by Federal Parliament General Secretary Padam Prasad Pandey.

Business 11 May, 2026

EU announces €6.68 million grants for civil society in Nepal

EU announces €6.68 million grants for civil society in Nepal

​​​​​​​The European Union Delegation to Nepal has launched 11 new grants worth €6.68 million to support civil society organisations working with youth, LGBTIQ+ communities and persons with disabilities.

​​​​​​​The European Union Delegation to Nepal has launched 11 new grants worth €6.68 million to support civil society organisations working with youth, LGBTIQ+ communities and persons with disabilities.

Business 10 May, 2026

Quest International Conference draws participants from 12 countries

Quest International Conference draws participants from 12 countries

Quest International College successfully hosted the Quest International Conference on Business, Technology, and Hospitality for a Sustainable Future on May 1–2 at Gwarko, Lalitpur.

Quest International College successfully hosted the Quest International Conference on Business, Technology, and Hospitality for a Sustainable Future on May 1–2 at Gwarko, Lalitpur.

Business 10 May, 2026

Customs clearance resumes in Rasuwa after MRP dispute resolved

Customs clearance resumes in Rasuwa after MRP dispute resolved

Customs inspection at the Rasuwa Customs Office has resumed after an impasse over mandatory MRP (maximum retail price) labelling on imported goods was resolved.

Customs inspection at the Rasuwa Customs Office has resumed after an impasse over mandatory MRP (maximum retail price) labelling on imported goods was resolved.

Business 09 May, 2026

Gold price rises further by Rs 1,800 per tola

Gold price rises further by Rs 1,800 per tola

The price of gold continued its upward trend in the domestic bullion market on Thursday, increasing by Rs 1,800 per tola.

The price of gold continued its upward trend in the domestic bullion market on Thursday, increasing by Rs 1,800 per tola.

Business 07 May, 2026

Mustang, Annapurna see surge in tourist arrivals; Trails upgraded, new destinations emerging

Mustang, Annapurna see surge in tourist arrivals; Trails upgraded, new destinations...

Nepal’s key mountain tourism destinations—Mustang and the Annapurna Conservation Area—have witnessed a significant rise in foreign tourist arrivals, alongside ongoing infrastructure upgrades aimed at enhancing visitor experience and extending stays.

Nepal’s key mountain tourism destinations—Mustang and the Annapurna Conservation Area—have witnessed a significant rise in foreign tourist arrivals, alongside ongoing infrastructure upgrades aimed at enhancing visitor experience and extending stays.

Business 06 May, 2026

Gold rebounds by Rs 5,800 per tola; silver also rises

Gold rebounds by Rs 5,800 per tola; silver also rises

The price of gold rebounded by Rs 5,800 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday after declining for the past three days.

The price of gold rebounded by Rs 5,800 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday after declining for the past three days.

Business 06 May, 2026

inDrive joins World Economic Forum's Unicorn Community

inDrive joins World Economic Forum's Unicorn Community

Global mobility and delivery platform inDrive has joined the World Economic Forum’s Unicorn Community, an invitation-only network of high-growth companies recognised for innovation and global impact.

Global mobility and delivery platform inDrive has joined the World Economic Forum’s Unicorn Community, an invitation-only network of high-growth companies recognised for innovation and global impact.

Business 06 May, 2026

Nepal makes debut at SelectUSA Summit, eyes investment-led growth

Nepal makes debut at SelectUSA Summit, eyes investment-led growth

Nepal has marked its first-ever private sector participation at the SelectUSA Investment Summit, signalling a push to strengthen investment, trade and innovation ties with the United States.

Nepal has marked its first-ever private sector participation at the SelectUSA Investment Summit, signalling a push to strengthen investment, trade and innovation ties with the United States.

Business 06 May, 2026

Gold drops Rs 3,800 per tola; down Rs 5,100 in three days

Gold drops Rs 3,800 per tola; down Rs 5,100 in three days

The price of gold declined by Rs 3,800 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday, taking the total fall to Rs 5,100 per tola over the past three days.

The price of gold declined by Rs 3,800 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday, taking the total fall to Rs 5,100 per tola over the past three days.

Business 05 May, 2026

WorldLink continues drive to connect every corner of Nepal: CEO Nepal

WorldLink continues drive to connect every corner of Nepal: CEO Nepal

WorldLink began in 1995 with very little capital. Founder Dileep Agrawal used savings from his time in the United States. The company started from a single room in his family home.

WorldLink began in 1995 with very little capital. Founder Dileep Agrawal used savings from his time in the United States. The company started from a single room in his family home.

Business 05 May, 2026

Supreme Courts orders industrialist Golchha to be released on bail

Supreme Courts orders industrialist Golchha to be released on bail

The Supreme Court has issued a writ of mandamus to the government telling it to release industrialist Shekhar Golchha on bail/security.

The Supreme Court has issued a writ of mandamus to the government telling it to release industrialist Shekhar Golchha on bail/security.

Business 05 May, 2026

Tourist arrivals drop 7.3pc in April

Tourist arrivals drop 7.3pc in April

Nepal's international visitor arrivals fell 7.3 percent in April 2026 compared to the same month last year, with 107,934 tourists recorded, according to the Nepal Tourism Board.

Nepal's international visitor arrivals fell 7.3 percent in April 2026 compared to the same month last year, with 107,934 tourists recorded, according to the Nepal Tourism Board.

Business 04 May, 2026

NEPSE falls 34 points; most sectors post losses

NEPSE falls 34 points; most sectors post losses

The Nepal Stock Exchange index (NEPSE) declined by 34.63 points, or 1.26 per cent, on Monday, the first trading day of the week, to close at 2,794.08.

The Nepal Stock Exchange index (NEPSE) declined by 34.63 points, or 1.26 per cent, on Monday, the first trading day of the week, to close at 2,794.08.

Business 04 May, 2026

Green Miracle launches moringa plantation drive in Kavre

Green Miracle launches moringa plantation drive in Kavre

Youth-led social enterprise Green Miracle has launched a community-based moringa plantation initiative in Dhulikhel and surrounding areas of Kavrepalanchok, aiming to promote climate resilience, nutrition and sustainable livelihoods.

Youth-led social enterprise Green Miracle has launched a community-based moringa plantation initiative in Dhulikhel and surrounding areas of Kavrepalanchok, aiming to promote climate resilience, nutrition and sustainable livelihoods.

Business 04 May, 2026

The Everest Hotel strengthens senior leadership with two landmark appointments

The Everest Hotel strengthens senior leadership with two landmark appointments

The Everest Hotel Kathmandu, one of Nepal's leading upscale city hotels, has announced the appointment of Pramod Dashora as General Manager effective April 20, 2026, and Kumar Manish Singh as Director of Sales and Marketing.

The Everest Hotel Kathmandu, one of Nepal's leading upscale city hotels, has announced the appointment of Pramod Dashora as General Manager effective April 20, 2026, and Kumar Manish Singh as Director of Sales and Marketing.

Business 04 May, 2026

AmCham Nepal engages diaspora in US to boost investment ties

AmCham Nepal engages diaspora in US to boost investment ties

The American Chamber of Commerce in Nepal has stepped up efforts to strengthen U.S.–Nepal economic cooperation by engaging the Nepali diaspora in the United States to promote investment and commercial diplomacy.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Nepal has stepped up efforts to strengthen U.S.–Nepal economic cooperation by engaging the Nepali diaspora in the United States to promote investment and commercial diplomacy.

Business 04 May, 2026