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Will Nepal’s economy hit Rs 150 trillion mark?

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The current size of the economy stands at about 61.07 trillion rupees, around 46 billion dollars. That means the target requires almost doubling the economy in five years. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle, an economist, now holds the responsibility. Whether the goal becomes reality will depend on gove...
2 days ago
ECONOMY

Speaker steps in as Budhigandaki eyes Rs 30 billion energy b...

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The 1,200 MW project has an estimated base cost of $2.77 billion. In line with its financing model of 70 percent debt and 30 percent equity, preparations are underway to float the bonds, according to project officials.
4 days ago
ECONOMY

Nepalis sent Rs 97 billion abroad for  higher education in e...

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NRB tightens rules to curb foreign currency outflow
6 days ago
ECONOMY

Economy on recovery path, projected to grow by 4%

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The overall growth is expected to be supported by a steady recovery in agriculture, construction, tourism, and financial sectors.
6 days ago
SOCIETY

Govt prepares to print 2.9 million pending driving licenses

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Even drivers who passed their trials nearly four years ago are still waiting.
Apr 07, 2026
ECONOMY

NOC facing daily loss of Rs 880 million on fuel

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Calls to reduce tax burden to provide relief to consumers Currently, NOC said it is selling petrol at a loss of Rs 47.12 per liter, diesel at Rs 133.45 per liter, and LPG gas at Rs 416.37 per cylinder. The corporation has also increased aviation fuel prices but has kept cooking gas prices unchanged...
Apr 04, 2026
ECONOMY

Poultry farming generates Rs 58 billion income annually

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According to data released on Friday by the National Statistics Office Nepal, about 117.1 million broiler chickens are raised annually in the country. Out of more than 127.6 million chickens reared each year, the majority are broilers. The data shows that sales of over 100 million broilers generate...
Mar 22, 2026
ECONOMY

Election boosts economic activity

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Economic activities increased as a large amount of money flowed into the market—from mobilizing government employees and security agencies to candidates’ campaign spending. According to National Planning Commission (NPC) Vice-Chair Dr Prakash Kumar Shrestha, the election has increased ca...
Mar 11, 2026
ECONOMY

Tea and coffee exports reach Rs 4 billion, producers demand...

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By November of the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26, tea and coffee exports totaled Rs 4.03 billion. Tea alone accounted for around Rs 2 billion. Producers say the suspension of the cash incentive program previously provided to promote tea exports has created uncertainty and financial pressure on fa...
Dec 28, 2025
ECONOMY

Nepal’s farm and livestock imports hit Rs 150 billion in fiv...

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The growing trend of youth migration for foreign employment, increasing fallow land and the lack of modernization and commercialization in agriculture have all contributed to stagnant domestic production. As local output fails to meet demand, Nepali consumers are increasingly reliant on imported agr...
Dec 23, 2025