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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 benchmark index gained 8.78 points (0.33%) to close at 2,661.71, while daily turnover increased to NRs 4.12 billion. Banking stocks led the rally despite …

Stock market  the_farsight

The benchmark Index climbed to 2,652.93 on Wednesday as all 13 sectoral indices advanced, trading turnover increased to NRs 3.86 billion, and over 250 companies …

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The NEPSE index slipped 0.94% to a six-month low of 2,608.33 points, with all 13 sectoral indices ending lower and the market extending its losing …

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NEPSE fell for a sixth straight session, with the index dropping 16.54 points to 2,632.96 and turnover slipping to NRs 2.67 billion amid broad-based losses …

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The index slipped 2 points on Friday to 2,649.51, marking its fifth consecutive decline. With most sectors closed in the red, selling pressure continues dominating …

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The index dropped 8.50 points to 2,651.52 on Thursday, while daily turnover fell nearly 36% to NRs 2.84 billion. Most sectors ended in the red, …

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NEPSE slipped 14.45 points on Wednesday amid broad-based selling pressure, even as turnover edged slightly higher and selective accumulation signals emerged.

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NEPSE slips below 2,700 level as broad-based selling pressure hits most sectors; hydropower stocks lead losses while trading volume also declines.

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NEPSE slips 1.46 points, turnover falls to NRs 4.45 billion

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Infomerics Nepal has placed the credit ratings of 18 companies under “Credit Watch with Negative Implications” as sweeping financial crime investigations involving major business groups …

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Dozens of companies from hydropower, manufacturing, tourism, and other sectors have lined up for IPO approval, with 104 applications worth nearly NRs 70 billion currently …

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Dr. Gopal Bhatt has assumed charge as SEBON chairman at a time when Nepal’s stock market is witnessing rising retail participation, liquidity fluctuations, and renewed …

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