Badly-needed economic reforms: Some suggestions The CPN UML-led government, with support from the largest party, the Nepali Congress, was formed in August with three main objectives: amendment of the constitution for political stability, strengthening governance and reforming the economy. Regarding constitution amendment, no effort has been made so far. Opinion 30 Nov, 2024
Navigating Nepal's monetary policy: Political crosscurrents and economic stability As Nepal enters a new fiscal year, the landscape of its economic policy takes centre stage amidst a backdrop of political contention and economic imperatives. Opinion 26 Jul, 2024
Foreign trade subdued on sluggish demand Nepal’ foreign trade continues to be sluggish even as the government has lifted import restrictions and relaxed cash margin provision, with total foreign trade slumping by more than 20 per cent in the first seven months (mid-July to mid-February) of the current fiscal year 2022-23. Business 23 Feb, 2023
Revenue collection below target Internal revenue collection has failed to meet the target set for the current fiscal year. Business 20 Dec, 2022
More liquidity pressure next month, says Guv Adhikari Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari has said that the banks and financial institutions will face more liquidity crunch in the month of Poush (mid-December to mid-January). Business 15 Dec, 2022
Persistent liquidity crisis dents share market recovery The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index fell by 43.78 points or 2.23 per cent to retreat below 1,920 points in the trading week between December 4 and 7. Business 11 Dec, 2022
'Stronger dollar to weigh on foreign debt, import bills' ​​​​​​​The Nepali currency depreciated to a fresh all-time low vis-à -vis the US dollar on Thursday as the Indian currency continues to weaken against the dollar after the central bank of the United States hiked interest rates to control inflation, increasing the demand for the US currency. Business 21 Oct, 2022
Wilted demand dismays flower traders With the 10-day Dashain festival starting Monday, florists and nursery operators have their fingers crossed in hopes of better business compared to previous seasons. Business 27 Sep, 2022
Traders anxious about gold supply as festive season nears Concerns hover over gold traders regarding steady supply of yellow metal in the domestic market as the festive season approaches. Business 22 Sep, 2022
UN warns 6 million Afghans at risk of famine as crises grow UN warns 6 million Afghans at risk of famine as crises grow World 30 Aug, 2022
EDITORIAL - Deposit scarcity After seeing a surge in deposits in the commercial banks and financial institutions (BFIs) towards the closing month of last fiscal year, they are once again facing a scarcity of fresh deposits in the current fiscal. Opinion 10 Aug, 2022
CIM submits 21-point suggestion to central bank for upcoming Monetary Policy CIM submits 21-point suggestion to central bank for upcoming Monetary Policy Business 20 Jun, 2022
