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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.

Amid escalating tensions over Greenland and Trump’s tariff threats to the EU, gold hits another record high.

Stock market  the_farsight

The NEPSE market ended the week declining marginally. A study on NEPSE restructuring has completed offering different recommendations. Other highlights include Q1 economic growth data, …

Stock market  the_farsight

NEPSE rose 1.15% this week to 2,640.54. SEBON’s board proposes changes to mutual funds and PE/VC funds, while NRB issues additional bonds to mop up …

Stock market  the_farsight

This week, NEPSE recorded a modest gain. NRB relaxes repatriation and outbound investment rules while tightening silver imports. Additionally, NRB study shows falling utilisation in …

Stock market  the_farsight

The NEPSE equity market weakened over the week as trading activity thinned; NRB absorbed excess liquidity amounting to NRs 47 billion this week; NRB released …

Stock market  the_farsight

The NEPSE index rose modestly this week, with gains led by banks, finance, and development banks, while NRB updates new rules, and the launch of …

Stock market  the_farsight

The NEPSE index slipped this week as finance and banking sectors softened, while gains in manufacturing and the listing of SY Panel Nepal attracted strong …

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NEPSE slides amid investors' caution despite NRB’s rate cuts and policy easing measures

Stock market  the_farsight

The NEPSE index closed at 2,676.03 on Thursday, November 27, gaining nearly 76 points over the week. Daily turnover averaged NRs six billion, reflecting steady …

Stock market  the_farsight

NEPSE posted modest gains from November 16–20, driven by rallies in energy, tourism, and manufacturing, with new listings drawing strong investor interest. Other key developments …

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Banking sector Q1 earnings reveal rising NPLs and falling profits, dragging the index 2% lower amid the broad sectoral weakness, while new listings like Bungal …

Stock market  the_farsight

The week in NEPSE ends on a cautious note amid moderate trading

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