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Budget 2026/27

What is budget, and how is it formed?

Every mid-Ashar, Nepal's fiscal year ends and a new fiscal year begins. Before the start of the new year, the government announces the budget for the coming year. For everyone from the private sector to the general public, the budget is the most important basis for planning for the future.

Economy

Let there be more international students in Nepal

In this second episode, we talk with Prof. Uddhab Pyakurel, Kathmandu University School of Arts, who emphasises that Nepal’s government must prioritise international students — for instance — simplify the visa process and fees for them and extend adequate support to universities, and budgetary support to extend scholarship opportunities to international students.

Society

For balanced international relations, the house has to be in order first

This episode with Gaurab Shumsher Thapa touched upon the foundational understanding of the broader themes of international relations, the history of Nepal's IR, the essence of soft power, national interest, and the principle of Panchsheel.

Food prices increased 7.54% year-on-year, while inflation in non-food items and services stood at 5.69%

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Nepal has secured a provisional $21.6 million allocation from the Loss and Damage Fund and $45 million for climate adaptation projects, as flood recovery and …

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CAN says its governing council can make operational decisions during the tournament, but questions remain over timely disclosure of accounts and the use of revenue …

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The economic freedom score edged up to 6.59, but the country slipped one place to 90th among 165 jurisdictions as weaker performance in regulation and …

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The study found considerable dissatisfaction among Nepalis with the existing housing system, with rising expenses, climate risks and a shortage of affordable homes threatening housing …

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Expensive finance, imported-input taxes and poor logistics are holding back exporters, while IT offers a fast-growing but still underdeveloped opportunity

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The revision comes after floods in Rasuwa disrupted energy, transport, trade and tourism, with reconstruction needs estimated at $4.8 billion.

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Nepali companies borrowing from abroad in sectors including IT, agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure, tourism and energy can also receive foreign currency guarantees from Class A commercial …

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ADB and NEA are preparing two PPP projects: a 134-km 400-kV transmission line and 100–150 MWh of battery storage, with more than $200 million in …

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ADB cuts Nepal’s FY2027 growth forecast to 4.1% as Bhotekoshi flood damage hits hydropower, infrastructure, trade and tourism, while inflation is projected to rise to …

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Meanwhile, exports grew 61.86% to NRs 76.59 billion, with the trade deficit widening to NRs 324.93 billion.

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Hydropower and engineering projects account for nearly 80% of the claims filed so far

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