Insurance claims from GenZ unrest climb to Rs 22.25bln Insurance claims from GenZ unrest climb to Rs 22.25bln The Insurance Board has revealed that property-damage claims related to the September GenZ protests have surged to Rs 22.25 billion and are still rising. The Insurance Board has revealed that property-damage claims related to the September GenZ protests have surged to Rs 22.25 billion and are still rising. Business 23 Sep, 2025
Dashain trade hit as Tatopani and Kerung border points remain shut Dashain trade hit as Tatopani and Kerung border points remain shut Nepal’s festive season imports have suffered a major setback as the two key trading gateways with China—Tatopani and Kerung—remain closed, leaving thousands of containers carrying Dashain merchandise stranded. Nepal’s festive season imports have suffered a major setback as the two key trading gateways with China—Tatopani and Kerung—remain closed, leaving thousands of containers carrying Dashain merchandise stranded. Business 23 Sep, 2025
Samsung Plaza opens 14th outlet in Bhaisepati, Lalitpur Samsung Plaza opens 14th outlet in Bhaisepati, Lalitpur Samsung Plaza has inaugurated its 14th showroom in Bhaisepati, Lalitpur, expanding access to premium Samsung electronics. Samsung Plaza has inaugurated its 14th showroom in Bhaisepati, Lalitpur, expanding access to premium Samsung electronics. Business 23 Sep, 2025
SCT launches "Smart Celebrations with SCT" Campaign for UnionPay cardholders SCT launches "Smart Celebrations with SCT" Campaign for UnionPay cardholders Smart Choice Technologies Ltd. (SCT), a payment system operator licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank, has introduced the “Smart Celebrations with SCT” festive campaign at Big Mart. Smart Choice Technologies Ltd. (SCT), a payment system operator licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank, has introduced the “Smart Celebrations with SCT” festive campaign at Big Mart. Business 23 Sep, 2025
Gold, silver prices hit record highs Gold, silver prices hit record highs The price of gold surged by Rs 700 per tola on Monday, setting a new all-time high in Nepal’s domestic market. The price of gold surged by Rs 700 per tola on Monday, setting a new all-time high in Nepal’s domestic market. Business 22 Sep, 2025
Zoot Fashion launches e-commerce site to redefine men's style in Nepal Zoot Fashion launches e-commerce site to redefine men's style in Nepal Nepali menswear brand Zoot Fashion is set to launch its new e-commerce website, on September 22 to mark the Dashain festival, bringing its contemporary collections to a nationwide audience. Nepali menswear brand Zoot Fashion is set to launch its new e-commerce website, on September 22 to mark the Dashain festival, bringing its contemporary collections to a nationwide audience. Business 21 Sep, 2025
NEPSE rebounds 4.4 pc after circuit-breaker shutdown NEPSE rebounds 4.4 pc after circuit-breaker shutdown Nepal’s sole secondary market roared back to life on Sunday, erasing much of last week’s dramatic losses with a 111.70-point rally that lifted the benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index to 2,623.62—up 4.44 percent on the day. Nepal’s sole secondary market roared back to life on Sunday, erasing much of last week’s dramatic losses with a 111.70-point rally that lifted the benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index to 2,623.62—up 4.44 percent on the day. Business 21 Sep, 2025
NEPSE to calculate indices using last transaction price NEPSE to calculate indices using last transaction price The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has announced a change in how it will calculate market indices, shifting to the final transaction price as the basis for index computation. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has announced a change in how it will calculate market indices, shifting to the final transaction price as the basis for index computation. Business 21 Sep, 2025
Gold hits previous record high, Silver makes new record Gold hits previous record high, Silver makes new record Gold price in Nepal climbed Rs 1,100 per tola on Sunday, matching the historic peak set on Bhadra 31, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Gold price in Nepal climbed Rs 1,100 per tola on Sunday, matching the historic peak set on Bhadra 31, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Business 21 Sep, 2025
Dongfeng Motor Group announces privatization plan and VOYAH listing preparation Dongfeng Motor Group announces privatization plan and VOYAH listing preparation Dongfeng Motor Group shares surged Friday after news came out that the company’s parent had plans to take the company private, according to the press release issued by the company. Dongfeng Motor Group shares surged Friday after news came out that the company’s parent had plans to take the company private, according to the press release issued by the company. Business 21 Sep, 2025
Nepal draws Rs 33bln in new FDI pledges Nepal draws Rs 33bln in new FDI pledges Nepal received foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments worth Rs 33.09 billion for 236 projects in the first two months of the current fiscal year, according to the Department of Industry. Nepal received foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments worth Rs 33.09 billion for 236 projects in the first two months of the current fiscal year, according to the Department of Industry. Business 20 Sep, 2025
Govt forms task force to revive capital market confidence Govt forms task force to revive capital market confidence The Ministry of Finance has set up a task force to examine problems and inconsistencies in Nepal’s capital market and recommend swift reforms to restore investor confidence. The Ministry of Finance has set up a task force to examine problems and inconsistencies in Nepal’s capital market and recommend swift reforms to restore investor confidence. Business 19 Sep, 2025
Sujeev Shakya accused of inciting violence against Yeti and Himalaya Airlines Sujeev Shakya accused of inciting violence against Yeti and Himalaya Airlines During the second day of the Gen Z movement (Sept 09), the country was in a state of turmoil. Protesters set leaders’ homes ablaze, reduced party offices to ashes, and attacked government structures from local to federal levels. Commercial enterprises, including IME, Bhatbhateni, Hilton, and various CG business centers, were also engulfed in flames. During the second day of the Gen Z movement (Sept 09), the country was in a state of turmoil. Protesters set leaders’ homes ablaze, reduced party offices to ashes, and attacked government structures from local to federal levels. Commercial enterprises, including IME, Bhatbhateni, Hilton, and various CG business centers, were also engulfed in flames. Business 19 Sep, 2025
Toyota and Hyundai recall more than 1.1 million vehicles for seat belt, panel display problems Toyota and Hyundai recall more than 1.1 million vehicles for seat belt, panel display... Toyota and Hyundai are recalling a combined 1.1 million vehicles due to problems with the instrument panel displays and seat belts, U.S. auto regulators said Thursday. Toyota and Hyundai are recalling a combined 1.1 million vehicles due to problems with the instrument panel displays and seat belts, U.S. auto regulators said Thursday. Business 19 Sep, 2025
Gold rice jumps Rs 800 per tola, silver up Rs 60 Gold rice jumps Rs 800 per tola, silver up Rs 60 Gold price climbed sharply in the domestic market on Friday, rising Rs 800 per tola to reach Rs 216,000 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Gold price climbed sharply in the domestic market on Friday, rising Rs 800 per tola to reach Rs 216,000 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Business 19 Sep, 2025
Insurance claims from Gen Z Protests cross Rs 20bln, authority reports Insurance claims from Gen Z Protests cross Rs 20bln, authority reports Insurance claims related to property damage during the violent Gen Z protests of September 8–9 (Bhadra 23–24) have already crossed Rs 20 billion, according to a preliminary report released Thursday by the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA). Insurance claims related to property damage during the violent Gen Z protests of September 8–9 (Bhadra 23–24) have already crossed Rs 20 billion, according to a preliminary report released Thursday by the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA). Business 19 Sep, 2025
Himalayan Bank relocates Chabahil-II branch to Baluwatar Himalayan Bank relocates Chabahil-II branch to Baluwatar Himalayan Bank Limited (HBL) has officially relocated its Chabahil-II Branch to NL Complex, Kathmandu Metropolitan City – 02, Baluwatar. Himalayan Bank Limited (HBL) has officially relocated its Chabahil-II Branch to NL Complex, Kathmandu Metropolitan City – 02, Baluwatar. Business 18 Sep, 2025
Investment-friendly atmosphere key to economic revival: NRB Governor Poudel Investment-friendly atmosphere key to economic revival: NRB Governor Poudel Governor of the Nepal Rastra Bank, Dr Biswonath Poudel, has stressed the urgency of political stability, investment-friendly environment and morale boost of the private sector to revive national economy. Governor of the Nepal Rastra Bank, Dr Biswonath Poudel, has stressed the urgency of political stability, investment-friendly environment and morale boost of the private sector to revive national economy. Business 18 Sep, 2025
NEPSE closes early after third circuit break halts trading for the day NEPSE closes early after third circuit break halts trading for the day Nepal’s stock market suffered a full-day shutdown Thursday after a steep sell-off triggered three successive circuit breakers, forcing the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) to halt trading for the rest of the session. Nepal’s stock market suffered a full-day shutdown Thursday after a steep sell-off triggered three successive circuit breakers, forcing the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) to halt trading for the rest of the session. Business 18 Sep, 2025
NEPSE triggers second circuit break as index plunges 5% NEPSE triggers second circuit break as index plunges 5% Nepal’s stock market faced sharp turbulence Thursday, hitting its second circuit breaker of the day after a steep decline of 5 percent within minutes of resuming trade. Nepal’s stock market faced sharp turbulence Thursday, hitting its second circuit breaker of the day after a steep decline of 5 percent within minutes of resuming trade. Business 18 Sep, 2025
Business Subisu, APAC IPv6 Council sign MoU to promote next-generation internet protocol Internet service provider Subisu Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding with the APAC IPv6 Council to promote the adoption of IPv6 technology in Nepal.
Sports Carlsberg Golf Classic concludes at Royal Nepal Golf Course The Carlsberg Golf Classic 2026 concluded at the Royal Nepal Golf Course, drawing participation from 130 golfers over two days.
Nepal Xiaomi launches Redmi A7 smartphone in Nepal Xiaomi has launched its entry-level smartphone Redmi A7 in the Nepali market.
Nepal Japan supports flood resilience project in Morang The Government of Japan has supported a project aimed at strengthening flood resilience in Morang district.
Nepal Nepal launches LoCAL initiative to strengthen climate financing at local level Nepal has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening climate adaptation financing for local governments, targeting vulnerable communities facing increasing climate risks.
Nepal Minister Chaudhary stresses conservation of biodiversity Minister for Forest and Environment, Gita Chaudhary, has underscored the need of conserving biodiversity and plants, and utilizing forest products to generate employment.
Business NIBL Equity Partners invests Rs 150 million in hydropower project NIBL Equity Partners (NIBLEP), a Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) registered with the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) and managed by NIMB Ace Capital Ltd., has invested Rs 150 million in Gurkhas Himalayan Hydro Limited to support the development of the 5.875 MW Upper Junbesi Khola Hydropower Project in Solukhumbu.
Science and Tech Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip Still marveling over their moon mission, the Artemis II astronauts received a thunderous welcome home Saturday from hundreds who took part in NASA's lunar comeback that set a record for deep space travel.
Nepal Foreign Minister holds separate meetings with Ministers of Mauritius, Singapore Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal held separate meetings with Ministers of Mauritius and Singapore on the sideline of the 9th Indian Ocean Conference. Foreign Minister Khanal is currently in Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius, in course of his participation in the Conference.
