CIT posts over Rs 1.25 billion net profit in last fiscal year CIT posts over Rs 1.25 billion net profit in last fiscal year The Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) recorded a net profit of over Rs 1.25 billion after tax in the last fiscal year, officials said on Wednesday. The Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) recorded a net profit of over Rs 1.25 billion after tax in the last fiscal year, officials said on Wednesday. Business 14 Jan, 2026
Infinix launches XPAD 20 Pro tablet in Nepal Infinix launches XPAD 20 Pro tablet in Nepal Smartphone brand Infinix has expanded its product lineup in Nepal with the launch of the XPAD 20 Pro, a premium big-screen tablet aimed at users seeking a blend of productivity, entertainment, and smart learning. Smartphone brand Infinix has expanded its product lineup in Nepal with the launch of the XPAD 20 Pro, a premium big-screen tablet aimed at users seeking a blend of productivity, entertainment, and smart learning. Business 14 Jan, 2026
AMDU appoints Laxmi Sunrise Capital as issue manager for IPO AMDU appoints Laxmi Sunrise Capital as issue manager for IPO Annapurna Machha Dana Udyog Limited (AMDU), a leading agri-processing company in Nepal, has appointed Laxmi Sunrise Capital Limited as the issue and sales manager for its forthcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO), as the company advances towards public listing and the next phase of large-scale industrial expansion. Annapurna Machha Dana Udyog Limited (AMDU), a leading agri-processing company in Nepal, has appointed Laxmi Sunrise Capital Limited as the issue and sales manager for its forthcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO), as the company advances towards public listing and the next phase of large-scale industrial expansion. Business 14 Jan, 2026
Gold, silver prices hit fresh records Gold, silver prices hit fresh records Gold price in the domestic market continued its upward momentum on Wednesday, climbing by Rs 1,500 per tola to reach a new all-time high of Rs 278,000 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Gold price in the domestic market continued its upward momentum on Wednesday, climbing by Rs 1,500 per tola to reach a new all-time high of Rs 278,000 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Business 14 Jan, 2026
Vapes worth 22.4 million confiscated Vapes worth 22.4 million confiscated E-cigarettes (vapes) worth Rs 22.4 million have been seized at the Korala border. E-cigarettes (vapes) worth Rs 22.4 million have been seized at the Korala border. Business 13 Jan, 2026
Hyatt Place Butwal enters market as city's first international five-star hotel Hyatt Place Butwal enters market as city's first international five-star hotel Hyatt Place Butwal has officially entered the hospitality market, becoming the first internationally branded five-star hotel in Butwal and marking a significant milestone in Western Nepal’s tourism and business landscape. Hyatt Place Butwal has officially entered the hospitality market, becoming the first internationally branded five-star hotel in Butwal and marking a significant milestone in Western Nepal’s tourism and business landscape. Business 13 Jan, 2026
Yak & Yeti celebrates Nepal's culinary legacy with cookout challenge Yak & Yeti celebrates Nepal's culinary legacy with cookout challenge Hotel Yak & Yeti, in collaboration with Tasneem’s Kitchen, recently hosted the Legacy Cookout Challenge at the Lal Durbar Convention Centre’s Crystal Palace Courtyard, celebrating Nepal’s culinary heritage through live demonstrations and interactive cooking. Hotel Yak & Yeti, in collaboration with Tasneem’s Kitchen, recently hosted the Legacy Cookout Challenge at the Lal Durbar Convention Centre’s Crystal Palace Courtyard, celebrating Nepal’s culinary heritage through live demonstrations and interactive cooking. Business 13 Jan, 2026
Hyundai Nepal reaffirms customer-first focus as it enters 2026 Hyundai Nepal reaffirms customer-first focus as it enters 2026 Hyundai Nepal has entered 2026 with a renewed focus on customer confidence, advanced technology and long-term mobility solutions, reinforcing its position as one of the country’s most trusted automobile brands. Hyundai Nepal has entered 2026 with a renewed focus on customer confidence, advanced technology and long-term mobility solutions, reinforcing its position as one of the country’s most trusted automobile brands. Business 13 Jan, 2026
Gold hits new record at Rs 276,500 per tola; silver also scales historic high Gold hits new record at Rs 276,500 per tola; silver also scales historic high Gold price made fresh history in the domestic market on Tuesday, climbing by Rs 1,800 per tola to reach an all-time high of Rs 276,500 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Gold price made fresh history in the domestic market on Tuesday, climbing by Rs 1,800 per tola to reach an all-time high of Rs 276,500 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Business 13 Jan, 2026
NICCI holds 12th AGM, re-elects Sanjay Agrawal as President NICCI holds 12th AGM, re-elects Sanjay Agrawal as President The Nepal Italy Chamber of Commerce and Industries (NICCI) held its 12th Annual General Meeting in Kathmandu on Sunday, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening bilateral trade, investment, tourism and business cooperation between Nepal and Italy. The Nepal Italy Chamber of Commerce and Industries (NICCI) held its 12th Annual General Meeting in Kathmandu on Sunday, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening bilateral trade, investment, tourism and business cooperation between Nepal and Italy. Business 12 Jan, 2026
Ncell launches 'Yuwa SIM' starter pack for Gen Z users Ncell launches 'Yuwa SIM' starter pack for Gen Z users Ncell has launched a new starter pack, ‘Yuwa SIM’, targeting Gen Z customers with affordable voice and data services tailored to students and young users. Ncell has launched a new starter pack, ‘Yuwa SIM’, targeting Gen Z customers with affordable voice and data services tailored to students and young users. Business 12 Jan, 2026
Gold hits record Rs 274,700 per tola, silver crosses Rs 5,000 mark Gold hits record Rs 274,700 per tola, silver crosses Rs 5,000 mark Gold price in the domestic market surged by Rs 4,100 per tola on Monday, climbing to a historic high of Rs 274,700 per tola. Gold price in the domestic market surged by Rs 4,100 per tola on Monday, climbing to a historic high of Rs 274,700 per tola. Business 12 Jan, 2026
Gold price jumps Rs 2,800 per tola, nears new record high Gold price jumps Rs 2,800 per tola, nears new record high Gold price in the domestic market surged by Rs 2,800 per tola on Sunday, climbing to Rs 270,600 per tola and matching the all-time high recorded on December 28. Gold price in the domestic market surged by Rs 2,800 per tola on Sunday, climbing to Rs 270,600 per tola and matching the all-time high recorded on December 28. Business 11 Jan, 2026
NOC must enhance competitiveness: Minister Sinha NOC must enhance competitiveness: Minister Sinha Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Anil Kumar Sinha, has called on the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) to focus on improving its institutional development and service delivery. Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Anil Kumar Sinha, has called on the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) to focus on improving its institutional development and service delivery. Business 10 Jan, 2026
Smart Appliances, Jagdamba Hire Purchase partner to offer 0% EMI Smart Appliances, Jagdamba Hire Purchase partner to offer 0% EMI Smart Appliances Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of the KL Dugar Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Jagdamba Hire Purchase Limited to introduce a 0 percent EMI facility for its SKYWORTH and Livpure home appliances. Smart Appliances Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of the KL Dugar Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Jagdamba Hire Purchase Limited to introduce a 0 percent EMI facility for its SKYWORTH and Livpure home appliances. Business 07 Jan, 2026
Gorkha Brewery leads clean-up drive at Pokhara Street Festival Gorkha Brewery leads clean-up drive at Pokhara Street Festival Gorkha Brewery/Carlsberg Group led a clean environment initiative during the 27th Pokhara Street Festival, in collaboration with the Restaurant and Bar Association Nepal (REBAN) and Bhadrakali Waste Management Pvt. Ltd., aiming to promote responsible waste management in one of Nepal’s key tourism hubs. Gorkha Brewery/Carlsberg Group led a clean environment initiative during the 27th Pokhara Street Festival, in collaboration with the Restaurant and Bar Association Nepal (REBAN) and Bhadrakali Waste Management Pvt. Ltd., aiming to promote responsible waste management in one of Nepal’s key tourism hubs. Business 07 Jan, 2026
Chhurpi exports rise 32% through Mechi Customs Chhurpi exports rise 32% through Mechi Customs Exports of Chhurpi, hardened cheese made from yak milk, through the Mechi Customs Office in Kakarbhitta have increased by 32 percent in the first five months of the current fiscal year 2082/83. Exports of Chhurpi, hardened cheese made from yak milk, through the Mechi Customs Office in Kakarbhitta have increased by 32 percent in the first five months of the current fiscal year 2082/83. Business 07 Jan, 2026
Gold falls Rs 400 per tola, silver nears Rs 5,000 mark Gold falls Rs 400 per tola, silver nears Rs 5,000 mark Gold price declined by Rs 400 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday, moving further away from the all-time high of Rs 270,600 per tola recorded on December 28. Gold price declined by Rs 400 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday, moving further away from the all-time high of Rs 270,600 per tola recorded on December 28. Business 07 Jan, 2026
Rs 2.56 billion invested in startups in Koshi Province: NRB Rs 2.56 billion invested in startups in Koshi Province: NRB A total of Rs 2.56 billion has been invested in startups in Koshi Province, according to a special study report by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). A total of Rs 2.56 billion has been invested in startups in Koshi Province, according to a special study report by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). Business 06 Jan, 2026
Gold edges closer to record high with Rs 3,100 rise per tola Gold edges closer to record high with Rs 3,100 rise per tola Gold price continued its upward momentum in the domestic market on Tuesday, inching closer to the all-time high of Rs 270,600 per tola recorded on December 28. Gold price continued its upward momentum in the domestic market on Tuesday, inching closer to the all-time high of Rs 270,600 per tola recorded on December 28. Business 06 Jan, 2026
Nepal Over Rs 330m road budget in Bajura returned unspent amid delays More than Rs 330 million allocated for two of Sudurpashchim Province’s flagship road projects in Bajura was returned unspent in the last fiscal year after contractors failed to carry out the assigned works, delaying long-awaited upgrades in the remote mountain district.
Kathmandu Nepal, UN endorse roadmap for new five-year cooperation framework Key Takeaways: Nepal and UN endorsed roadmap for UNSDCF 2028–2032, to be signed in July 2027 Framework will align with...
Nepal India funds Rs 19m school building in Kanchanpur under HICDP scheme The Government of India has launched the construction of a new school building for Shree Maheshwar Secondary School in Kanchanpur district with a financial grant of approximately Rs 19 million, under its High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) programme in Nepal.
Kathmandu TU MBS exam paper leak sparks arrests, parallel investigations Several individuals have been arrested for allegedly leaking the question paper of Tribhuvan University's Master of Business Studies (MBS) examination, as authorities launched parallel criminal and administrative investigations into the incident.
Nepal Nepali climber Chatur Tamang makes history with 200th Mount Elbrus summit ​​​​​​​Nepali mountaineer Chatur Tamang has etched his name into global mountaineering history by scaling Mount Elbrus (5,642 metres) for the 200th time, an extraordinary feat that underscores Nepal's enduring presence in the international climbing arena.
Health Health economics for policy fellowship to strengthen evidence-informed decisions A health economics for policy fellowship aimed at strengthening health authorities’ capacity to translate evidence into policy-relevant communication began in Dhulikhel today.
Business Chitwan tourism sees monsoon boost as two-day weekend drives travel Chitwan’s tourism industry is witnessing an unexpected boost during the monsoon season, with hotel occupancy climbing to around 50 percent as the government’s two-day weekend policy fuels a rise in domestic travel.
World Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes, creep toward wine city A raging wildfire in southwest France forced the evacuation of 55,000 people overnight Sunday, taking the total forced out of their homes to 220,000 in one region alone as the flames have crept ever closer to the wine region city of Bordeaux.
Nepal 140 kg marijuana seized from orchard in Parsa Police have recovered 140 kilograms of marijuana hidden inside an orchard in Parsa district during a targeted search operation based on a tip-off, officials said.