The NEPSE Journal
Market commentary, data deep-dives, and trading notes from the NEPSE Trading desk.
Nepal’s readymade garments exports to China dropped by 50.6% in 2025/26, exposing competitiveness issues and signaling urgent need for market diversification.
Nepal’s handicraft exports to China have collapsed by 89.4% in 2025/26, threatening artisans’ livelihoods and exposing deep structural challenges in Nepal’s cottage industry.
Nepal’s woolen carpet exports to China fell by 43.7% in 2025/26, hit by logistics hurdles and weaker demand, despite carpets performing well globally.
NRB has announced a special concessional loan facility at base rate +1% premium for industries employing 100+ women and exporting 20% of production, boosting women’s employment and exports.
The Government of Nepal will subsidize 2% interest for six months on NRB’s wage-support loans, easing financial pressure on employers and protecting jobs during the Gen Z crisis.
NRB has launched a wage-support loan program for employers, offering base rate +0.5% loans with 2% subsidy to safeguard jobs during the Gen Z Movement crisis.
NRB has revised vehicle loan rules, capping loans at 60% LTV for new vehicles, but allowing 80% financing for businesses replacing vehicles damaged during the Gen Z unrest.
NRB has relaxed the 80:20 debt-to-equity ratio requirement for one year on crisis recovery loans. This allows affected businesses to borrow even with limited equity, ensuring easier access to funds for recovery until Poush 2082.
NRB has introduced recovery loans at base rate + 0.5% premium for businesses impacted by the Gen Z Movement. These concessional loans, available until Poush 2082, will help enterprises restart operations, safeguard jobs, and reduce financial stress.
