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Cooperative 6 min read
Government Clarifies Cooperative Refunds — Depositors Are Getting Back Their Own Money, Not Yours
That distinction matters enormously — both as a matter of fiscal policy and as a signal of what depositors who have not yet received anything can realistically expect. If refunds are entirely dependent on how much money the government can recover from defaulting borrowers, then the pace and completeness of those refunds are directly tied to the speed and success of debt recovery operations. For the thousands of Nepalis still waiting to see their savings returned, that is not a reassuring framework.
Dipesh Ghimire27 May, 2026
2083/84 budget8 min read
2083/84 budget : Inside the Budget Room — Nepal's Finance Minister Is Sleeping Four Hours a Night to Rewrite Economic History
2083/84 budget : The fiscal year 2083/84 budget — the first to be presented under the Balendra Shah-led government — is days away from public release. The anticipation surrounding it extends well beyond the usual pre-budget curiosity. This is not merely another annual financial document. It is, for many observers, a test of whether the new political dispensation can translate its ambitions into credible economic policy at a moment when Nepal's fiscal space is narrow, public trust in government delivery is fragile, and the expectations being projected onto this administration are unusually high.
Dipesh Ghimire27 May, 2026
Nepal's Private Sector 6 min read
Nepal's Private Sector Demands Constitutional Rethink — "Stop Calling Us Profiteers, Call Us Partners"
That demand, at its core, is less about economic ideology than about respect. And how Nepal's constitution answers it will say something important about the kind of country Nepal intends to become.
Dipesh Ghimire27 May, 2026
NEPSE8 min read
Nepal's Capital Market Crisis — Years of Silence Break, and the Search for Accountability Begins
The capital market's credibility, once lost, does not return quickly. But it has to start returning somewhere. And it has to start now.
Dipesh Ghimire27 May, 2026
Nepal's Real Estate Sector4 min read
Nepal's Real Estate Sector Caught in Policy Trap — A Land Cap That Froze an Entire Economy
Their argument holds economic logic. A multi-story apartment complex in an urban area requires dozens of Ropani of land. A 30 Ropani ceiling makes such projects structurally impossible. As urbanization pressure intensifies and supply remains constrained, housing prices will continue climbing — the very outcome the regulation was arguably meant to prevent.
Dipesh Ghimire27 May, 2026
Top2 min read
Government Preparing Hedging Fund to Reduce Foreign Exchange Risk on Public Debt
Government data show that in the current fiscal year alone, currency depreciation has added an additional burden of nearly Rs 167 billion to Nepal’s public debt obligations. As a result, the country’s total public debt has crossed more than 45 percent of the national economy’s size, intensifying concerns about long-term fiscal sustainability.
Dipesh Ghimire25 May, 2026
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Political Stability, Economic Recovery and Good Governance Emerge as Core Challenges for Nepal’s Current Government
Ultimately, analysts say the success of the current government will not be judged solely by speeches, plans or policy documents, but by whether ordinary citizens experience tangible improvements in their daily lives. Public expectations today are increasingly centered on employment, efficient governance, economic opportunity and visible development outcomes. If the government can demonstrate effective implementation and restore public confidence, Nepal may gradually move toward a more stable and prosperous future. Otherwise, concerns over economic stagnation, political distrust and social frustration are likely to deepen further.
Dipesh Ghimire25 May, 2026
Budget 2084/843 min read
Private Sector Looks to Upcoming Budget for Economic Revival and Investment Confidence
For many observers, the upcoming budget is not merely a financial document but a broader test of whether the government can balance political commitments with the urgent economic realities facing the country. In an environment where investor confidence has weakened and economic activity remains slow, policy credibility may prove just as important as the size of the budget itself.
Dipesh Ghimire25 May, 2026
India’s economy3 min read
RBI Chooses Growth Over Aggressive Rate Hikes as Indian Economy Faces Mounting Pressure
For investors, the broader message emerging from the current environment is becoming increasingly clear. Rather than reacting solely to macroeconomic headlines, many analysts advise focusing on fundamentally strong companies with stable earnings potential and resilient balance sheets. In periods of economic uncertainty, disciplined long-term investment strategies often prove more sustainable than decisions driven by short-term market sentiment or currency volatility.
Dipesh Ghimire25 May, 2026
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Hetauda Textile Mill Revival Remains Stuck Between Political Promises and Industrial Reality
Yet analysts say any serious revival effort would require far more than political speeches. Restarting the industry would likely demand complete replacement of machinery, modernization of production systems and a commercially viable management structure capable of competing in today’s textile market. Without those reforms, experts warn, the revival narrative may continue to remain limited to budget announcements and political rhetoric.
Dipesh Ghimire25 May, 2026

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All Articles — Page 36

Government Clarifies Cooperative Refunds — Depositors Are Getting Back Their Own Money, Not Yours

2083/84 budget : Inside the Budget Room — Nepal's Finance Minister Is Sleeping Four Hours a Night to Rewrite Economic History

Nepal's Private Sector Demands Constitutional Rethink — "Stop Calling Us Profiteers, Call Us Partners"

Nepal's Capital Market Crisis — Years of Silence Break, and the Search for Accountability Begins

Nepal's Real Estate Sector Caught in Policy Trap — A Land Cap That Froze an Entire Economy

Government Preparing Hedging Fund to Reduce Foreign Exchange Risk on Public Debt

Political Stability, Economic Recovery and Good Governance Emerge as Core Challenges for Nepal’s Current Government

Private Sector Looks to Upcoming Budget for Economic Revival and Investment Confidence

RBI Chooses Growth Over Aggressive Rate Hikes as Indian Economy Faces Mounting Pressure

Hetauda Textile Mill Revival Remains Stuck Between Political Promises and Industrial Reality

NEPSEtrading

Primary issues

Income & debt

Live market

Read & learn

NEPSE Trading Network

Insights & Analysis

All Articles — Page 36

Government Clarifies Cooperative Refunds — Depositors Are Getting Back Their Own Money, Not Yours

2083/84 budget : Inside the Budget Room — Nepal's Finance Minister Is Sleeping Four Hours a Night to Rewrite Economic History

Nepal's Private Sector Demands Constitutional Rethink — "Stop Calling Us Profiteers, Call Us Partners"

Nepal's Capital Market Crisis — Years of Silence Break, and the Search for Accountability Begins

Nepal's Real Estate Sector Caught in Policy Trap — A Land Cap That Froze an Entire Economy

Government Preparing Hedging Fund to Reduce Foreign Exchange Risk on Public Debt

Political Stability, Economic Recovery and Good Governance Emerge as Core Challenges for Nepal’s Current Government

Private Sector Looks to Upcoming Budget for Economic Revival and Investment Confidence

RBI Chooses Growth Over Aggressive Rate Hikes as Indian Economy Faces Mounting Pressure

Hetauda Textile Mill Revival Remains Stuck Between Political Promises and Industrial Reality