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NEPSE inches up 2.66 points as daily turnover increases to Rs 5.73 billion
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) increased marginally by 2.66 points to close at 2,780.25 points.
Jun 03, 2026
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Gandaki govt prioritizes domestic tourism with ‘Firs...
Gandaki govt prioritizes domestic tourism with ‘Firs...
Jun 03, 2026
NRB defends SDF as an effective monetary tool despite f...
NRB defends SDF as an effective monetary tool despite f...
Jun 03, 2026
FinMin defends budget-to-GDP ratio as experts question ...
FinMin defends budget-to-GDP ratio as experts question ...
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NEPSE bounces back 22.21 points on second consecutive day after budget announcement
NEPSE bounces back 22.21 points on second consecutive day af...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) escalated 22.21 points to close at 2,777.58 points.
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Himalaya Airlines to conduct Kathmandu-Shenzhen flight
Himalaya Airlines to conduct Kathmandu-Shenzhen flight
The company informed that it was beginning a direct Kathmandu-Shenzhen-Kathmandu flight from June 4.
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Budget earmarks Rs 242.21 billion on govt employees’ payment for FY 2026/27, an increase o...
Budget earmarks Rs 242.21 billion on govt employees’ payment...
For this year, the government has allocated Rs 167.21 billion to pay the individuals engaged in various government offices.
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Govt plans to collect Rs 1.6 trillion in revenue in upcoming FY
Govt plans to collect Rs 1.6 trillion in revenue in upcoming...
At an interaction organised by Nepal Association of Financial Journalists (NAFJ), the Finance Minister opined that the budget for the upcoming fiscal year was brought considering the five-year period, adding that a target has been set to collect around Rs 1.6 trillion in revenue in the year 2026/27.
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Govt plans to generate an additional 1,040 MW of electricity next FY
Govt plans to generate an additional 1,040 MW of electricity...
The government has estimated to generate an additional 1,040 MW of electricity in the next Fiscal Year (FY), taking the country’s total installed capacity to 5,535 MW.
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Nepali delegation holds investment talk in China
Nepali delegation holds investment talk in China
During the meeting, participants exchanged views on the development of small, medium and large industries, ways to attract foreign investment, and expanding bilateral cooperation. This was shared by Shova Gyawali, former president of the Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal and fou...
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11,262 projects registered in Karnali Province Project Bank
11,262 projects registered in Karnali Province Project Bank
It has been reported that 2,062 projects under the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Urban Development have been entered in those plans.
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NEPSE welcomes budget 2026/27 on negative note, index plunges 26.72 points
NEPSE welcomes budget 2026/27 on negative note, index plunge...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged 26.72 points on Sunday, the first trading day after the announcement of budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27, to close at 2,755.37 points.
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PM Shah pledges VAT revenue on electricity for infrastructure upgrades
PM Shah pledges VAT revenue on electricity for infrastructur...
The government’s budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 introduced a five percent VAT on electricity use exceeding 50 units per month, sparking widespread criticism.
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3 pc VAT on private schools’ fees earmarked for inclusive education facility: FinMin Wagle
3 pc VAT on private schools’ fees earmarked for inclusive ed...
Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has urged that the proposed three percent contributions in the fees charged by private schools must not be considered as an additional burden on the middle class, as the funds will be aimed for promoting an ‘equity fund.’
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