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Securities Board of Nepal Fails to Implement Capital Market Reform Roadmap Despite Set Deadlines
Securities Board of Nepal Fails to Implement Capital Market Reform Roadmap Despite Set Deadlines The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has once again come under fire for its failure to implement the reform recommendations proposed by the Capital Market Reform Task Force. Despite preparing a detailed action plan with specific deadlines, SEBON has reportedly delayed or ignored most of the assigned tasks — frustrating investors and raising questions about its regulatory credibility.
Dipesh Ghimire31 Oct, 2025
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Nepal Rastra Bank’s Foreign Investments Cross NPR 1.8 Trillion Mark
Nepal Rastra Bank’s Foreign Investments Cross NPR 1.8 Trillion Mark Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the country’s central bank, has seen its foreign investment holdings exceed NPR 1.8 trillion, marking a record high. According to the latest data from NRB, as of Ashwin (mid-October 2025), the bank’s investments in foreign securities reached NPR 1.811 trillion, up sharply from NPR 1.506 trillion at the end of Asar (mid-July 2025). This represents an increase of over NPR 300 billion in just three months.
Dipesh Ghimire31 Oct, 2025
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Nepal’s Public Debt Rises by Rs 50.6 Billion in First Quarter, External Liabilities Dominate
Nepal’s Public Debt Rises by Rs 50.6 Billion in First Quarter, External Liabilities Dominate Nepal’s public debt has increased by Rs 50.6 billion in just the first three months of the ongoing fiscal year 2082/83. According to the Public Debt Management Office, total outstanding public debt stood at Rs 27.24 trillion by the end of Ashoj, up from Rs 26.74 trillion at the beginning of the fiscal year in Shrawan. The rise in debt indicates the government’s growing dependence on borrowing to meet its fiscal needs amid weak revenue performance. The report shows that Nepal’s total public debt now amounts to 44.61 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Out of this, 20.93 percent of GDP is domestic debt, while 23.69 percent represents external borrowing. Economists have warned that while the figure is still below the critical 50 percent debt-to-GDP threshold, the trend points to a gradual build-up of fiscal stress, especially given Nepal’s sluggish growth and limited revenue mobilization capacity.
Dipesh Ghimire30 Oct, 2025
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NEA Cuts Power to 25 Industries; 20 Shut Down, 16,000 Workers Affected
NEA Cuts Power to 25 Industries; 20 Shut Down, 16,000 Workers Affected The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has disconnected the power supply to 25 industries across the country that were operating through dedicated feeders and trunk lines, citing long-pending arrears of Rs 5.48 billion. Among them, 20 industries have been forced to halt operations completely, while five others remain partially functional. Two of those had already suspended production earlier, two have reconnected after starting installment payments, and Shivam Cement has managed to continue production by running its generators.
Dipesh Ghimire29 Oct, 2025
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Government Unveils Comprehensive Reform Roadmap for Public Enterprises: Focus on Efficiency, Governance, and Financial Discipline
Government Unveils Comprehensive Reform Roadmap for Public Enterprises: Focus on Efficiency, Governance, and Financial Discipline The Government of Nepal has officially unveiled a broad reform framework aimed at enhancing the performance, governance, and financial discipline of the country’s public enterprises. The Ministry of Finance has released the “Public Enterprises Management and Governance Policy, 2082”, identifying critical challenges and outlining institutional reforms to improve efficiency, professionalism, and accountability.
Dipesh Ghimire29 Oct, 2025
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Nepal Sees NPR 35 Billion in FDI Commitments in First Quarter, But Actual Investment Still Trails Behind
Nepal Sees NPR 35 Billion in FDI Commitments in First Quarter, But Actual Investment Still Trails Behind In the first three months of the current fiscal year 2082/83, Nepal has received foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments amounting to NPR 35.13 billion, according to data released by the Department of Industry (DoI). Between mid-July and mid-October, a total of 311 projects were approved with foreign investment pledges, signaling a steady interest from international investors despite ongoing economic challenges. The month of Ashoj alone witnessed commitments of NPR 4.94 billion through 54 new projects. Among the total commitments, seven large-scale, four medium, and 300 small-scale enterprises were approved for investment. Officials from the DoI noted that Nepal continues to attract the highest number of small-scale ventures, showing the growing interest of small foreign entrepreneurs rather than large multinational companies. The tourism sector has emerged as the top recipient of FDI pledges this quarter. A total of 103 tourism-related projects received commitments worth NPR 1.46 billion, reflecting investors’ optimism in the post-pandemic revival of Nepal’s tourism industry. Many of these projects are focused on hotels, adventure tourism, eco-lodges, and hospitality-related services.
Dipesh Ghimire28 Oct, 2025
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Nepal’s Banks Struggle with Loan Recovery Amid Festive Delays and Liquidity Pressures
Nepal’s Banks Struggle with Loan Recovery Amid Festive Delays and Liquidity Pressures Nepal’s banking and financial institutions (BFIs) are facing a critical period as they prepare to publish their first-quarter financial reports for FY 2082/83 (up to mid-October). The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has extended the reporting deadline to Kartik 21, citing the impact of the festive season and operational challenges. Previously, banks were required to publish within seven days of the quarter’s end. This extension provides some relief, especially as the central bank has also allowed income from collections made up to Kartik 15 to be counted in the first quarter’s earnings. However, despite these measures, banks are under mounting pressure due to sluggish loan recovery, weak credit demand, and excess liquidity.
Dipesh Ghimire28 Oct, 2025
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Liquid Funds Grow 15.9% with Higher Balances Abroad and in NRB – Banking System Liquidity Strengthens
Liquid funds rose 15.9% to Rs 737.3 billion, driven by higher balances abroad and at NRB, marking a healthier liquidity position across Nepal’s banking system. The growth reflects strong foreign exchange inflows, stable monetary operations, and resilient financial intermediation.
Sandeep Chaudhary27 Oct, 2025
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Other Liabilities of Banks Rise 11.5% to Rs 1.84 Trillion as Reserves and Debentures Expand Sharply
Nepal’s banking sector recorded an 11.5% rise in other liabilities, totaling Rs 1.84 trillion, driven by surging reserves and increased debenture issuance. The expansion reflects enhanced capital strength, stable funding diversification, and robust financial resilience across the banking industry.
Sandeep Chaudhary27 Oct, 2025
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Saving Deposits Surge 38% and Fixed Deposits Dip Slightly – Nepal’s Banking Sector Liquidity Diversifies
Saving deposits grew strongly by around 38 %, reaching Rs 2.77 trillion, while fixed deposits fell slightly by about 5 %, indicating diversified liquidity management in Nepal’s banking sector and a shift in depositor preference toward more liquid and flexible products
Sandeep Chaudhary27 Oct, 2025

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Securities Board of Nepal Fails to Implement Capital Market Reform Roadmap Despite Set Deadlines

Nepal Rastra Bank’s Foreign Investments Cross NPR 1.8 Trillion Mark

Nepal’s Public Debt Rises by Rs 50.6 Billion in First Quarter, External Liabilities Dominate

NEA Cuts Power to 25 Industries; 20 Shut Down, 16,000 Workers Affected

Government Unveils Comprehensive Reform Roadmap for Public Enterprises: Focus on Efficiency, Governance, and Financial Discipline

Nepal Sees NPR 35 Billion in FDI Commitments in First Quarter, But Actual Investment Still Trails Behind

Nepal’s Banks Struggle with Loan Recovery Amid Festive Delays and Liquidity Pressures

Liquid Funds Grow 15.9% with Higher Balances Abroad and in NRB – Banking System Liquidity Strengthens

Other Liabilities of Banks Rise 11.5% to Rs 1.84 Trillion as Reserves and Debentures Expand Sharply

Saving Deposits Surge 38% and Fixed Deposits Dip Slightly – Nepal’s Banking Sector Liquidity Diversifies

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Primary issues

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All Articles — Page 120

Securities Board of Nepal Fails to Implement Capital Market Reform Roadmap Despite Set Deadlines

Nepal Rastra Bank’s Foreign Investments Cross NPR 1.8 Trillion Mark

Nepal’s Public Debt Rises by Rs 50.6 Billion in First Quarter, External Liabilities Dominate

NEA Cuts Power to 25 Industries; 20 Shut Down, 16,000 Workers Affected

Government Unveils Comprehensive Reform Roadmap for Public Enterprises: Focus on Efficiency, Governance, and Financial Discipline

Nepal Sees NPR 35 Billion in FDI Commitments in First Quarter, But Actual Investment Still Trails Behind

Nepal’s Banks Struggle with Loan Recovery Amid Festive Delays and Liquidity Pressures

Liquid Funds Grow 15.9% with Higher Balances Abroad and in NRB – Banking System Liquidity Strengthens

Other Liabilities of Banks Rise 11.5% to Rs 1.84 Trillion as Reserves and Debentures Expand Sharply

Saving Deposits Surge 38% and Fixed Deposits Dip Slightly – Nepal’s Banking Sector Liquidity Diversifies