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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.

The stock market ended a six-session winning streak as NEPSE fell 13.95 points, with turnover slipping to NRs 5.18 billion amid broad-based sectoral declines.

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In the last six sessions, NEPSE has gained 156.38 points

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The benchmark index gained 41.70 points to close at 2,719.24, extending a two-day rally to 121.44 points after the Prime Minister assured investors of the …

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The index posted its biggest single-day gain in over three months, climbing nearly 80 points as investor sentiment improved, although trading turnover remained largely unchanged …

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NEPSE closed the fiscal year with a 7.50-point gain as daily turnover rose to NRs 4.56 billion, although declining stocks outnumbered gainers.

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The central bank has raised share-backed lending and public electric vehicle financing limits to 80%, while introducing debt relief for eligible construction contractors and easing …

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NEPSE rebounds 14 points as SEBON unveils plans for market reforms, including intraday trading, short selling, and securities lending.

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The stock market rebounded on Tuesday; SEBON Chairman Bhatt pledges to introduce a capital market rescue plan and a broader reform roadmap within the next …

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The benchmark stock index extended its losing streak for a fourth straight session, slipping to 2,570.18 points as 249 companies saw their share prices decline. …

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The benchmark index slipped 1.13 points to close at 2,600.78 on Friday, marking its third straight decline after the new monetary policy. Trading volume, however, …

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Index fell 19.67 points amid weak investor sentiment and declining turnover, while SEBON announced to release capital market development roadmap in a week

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The NEPSE index fell 30.09 points as investors responded cautiously to the central bank's new monetary policy

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