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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.

Government sets principles and priorities for new budget

Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle presented the government’s budget framework in Parliament, focusing on governance reform, economic recovery, digital transformation, infrastructure development, and investment promotion …

Economy the_farsight

How I became a manufacturing skeptic

What made manufacturing the powerful economic escalator it used to be was that it could employ large numbers of low-skilled workers while making limited demands …

Economy Dani Rodrik

Why is Pokhara demolishing lakeside structures? Explained

Pokhara has begun demolishing structures along Phewa Lake’s 65-metre buffer zone to enforce long-pending Supreme Court orders aimed at restoring the heavily encroached lake.

Economy Akansha Karmacharya

Farmers urged to store wheat safely as weather turns unfavorable

Authorities warn of rising risk of crop damage due to fog, rain, and changing weather conditions; farmers advised to bring harvested wheat home for proper …

Economy Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS)

Economy set to reach NRs 6.6 trillion in 2025/26 amid moderate growth

GDP expansion is projected at around 3.8%, led by stronger non-agricultural sectors, while agriculture and public services lag behind.

Economy the_farsight

Efficiency first, but not efficiency alone

Why Nepal’s federalism needs better spenders, not just more money

Economy Shalav Rana

Will oil prices ever truly go back to ‘normal’?

The end of cheap oil does not mean the end of oil use. It means higher costs embedded throughout daily life.

Economy Jo Adetunji

Public debt reaches NRs 2.93 trillion, exchange loss over 115 billion

At the beginning of the fiscal year in mid-July 2025, total public debt stood at NRs 2.67 trillion.

Economy the_farsight

In fourth consecutive hike, petrol hits NRs 219 per litre in Kathmandu

Petrol, diesel and LPG prices increased sharply from Friday, with the NOC citing rising global costs and mounting losses despite partial tax relief.

Economy the_farsight

Cleaner air at a cost: A $52 million loan for industrial pollution

Public funds used to subsidise industrial pollution fixes. How fair is it?

Economy the_farsight

Nepal’s growth to slow to 2.3% in FY26 amid global shocks: World Bank

Slower tourist arrivals, rising transport costs, and potential supply chain disruptions are expected to constrain growth through FY26, the Bank noted.

Economy the_farsight

Cabinet clears three debt projects. What’s inside them?

Routine approval follows earlier board clearances from these development banks, with funds directed toward digital public infrastructure and credit access reforms.

Economy the_farsight