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Public Debt4 min read
Nepal’s Public Debt Nears Rs 30 Trillion as Borrowing Pressure and Debt Servicing Costs Rise
The debt composition also shows growing dependence on both domestic and external borrowing. By the end of Baisakh, internal debt had reached Rs 13.81 trillion, while external debt stood at Rs 15.93 trillion. The external debt component remains slightly larger, making Nepal increasingly vulnerable to exchange rate fluctuations and external financial conditions.
Dipesh Ghimire20 May, 2026
Top4 min read
Nepal Under Pressure to Exit FATF Grey List, But Officials Rule Out Blacklisting Risk
The coming review cycles are expected to determine whether Nepal can successfully convince global monitoring bodies that its financial governance reforms are credible, enforceable and sustainable over the long term.
Dipesh Ghimire20 May, 2026
Top3 min read
Government Intensifies Efforts to Remove Nepal from FATF Grey List Amid Governance and Financial Reform Push
Government officials insist progress is underway, but the coming months are expected to be critical in determining whether Nepal can convince international monitoring bodies that its reforms are both credible and sustainable.
Dipesh Ghimire20 May, 2026
Top2 min read
Four Shortlisted for Nepal Securities Board Chairmanship Amid High-Stakes Regulatory Transition
Although the publication of the shortlist has narrowed the race, the final appointment is still expected to undergo further evaluation and political consideration. The decision is likely to shape not only the direction of the securities regulator but also the overall confidence of investors in Nepal’s capital market in the coming years.
Dipesh Ghimire20 May, 2026
Nepal’s Stock Market3 min read
Nepal’s Stock Market Expands Rapidly as New Securities Worth Rs. 132 Billion Enter NEPSE
The latest figures nevertheless highlight one important reality: Nepal’s capital market is gradually evolving from a relatively small financial platform into a much larger economic force. As more companies seek public financing and investor participation expands, the role of the stock market in shaping Nepal’s broader economic direction is likely to grow even further in the coming years.
Dipesh Ghimire18 May, 2026
Economic Census3 min read
Nepal’s Economic Census Nears Completion as Government Seeks Clearer Picture of a Changing Economy
For now, the ongoing census represents more than a statistical exercise. It reflects Nepal’s attempt to better understand an economy that is increasingly shaped by migration, digital transformation, changing business structures, and uneven development across regions.
Dipesh Ghimire18 May, 2026
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Nepal Rastra Bank3 min read
Nepal Rastra Bank’s Rs. 7 Billion Deposit Move Signals Excess Liquidity and Growing Divide in Banking Sector
The coming months may determine whether excess liquidity eventually translates into productive lending and economic recovery, or whether banks continue struggling with weak demand and deteriorating asset quality despite having ample funds available in the system.
Dipesh Ghimire18 May, 2026
Cooperatives2 min read
Government Begins Returning Savings to Victims of Troubled Cooperatives, but Recovery Challenges Remain Deep
The latest refund process may help ease frustration among some small savers, but experts warn that restoring confidence will require deeper structural reforms. Stronger financial oversight, transparent auditing, tighter licensing standards, and faster legal action against operators accused of misusing public funds are increasingly being seen as necessary steps to prevent similar crises in the future. For now, the government faces the difficult task of balancing public expectations with financial reality. While the refund process has finally begun, the path toward recovering billions of rupees and rebuilding trust in Nepal’s cooperative sector is likely to remain long and politically sensitive.
Dipesh Ghimire18 May, 2026
Loan Review3 min read
Nepal’s Banking Sector Under Pressure as IMF-Backed Loan Review Reveals Rising Hidden Risks
Economists say the findings should serve as an early warning rather than a signal of panic. They argue that acknowledging hidden risks and addressing them through stronger supervision and transparent reporting is necessary for long-term financial stability. However, if economic recovery remains slow and business confidence continues to weaken, pressure on banks could intensify further in the coming quarters.
Dipesh Ghimire18 May, 2026
NEPSE3 min read
NEPSE Slips Again as Weak Turnover Deepens Investor Uncertainty
Shrinking Liquidity, Repeated Resistance Rejections and Fading Momentum Push Market Into a Critical Consolidation Phase
Dipesh Ghimire13 May, 2026

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All Articles — Page 39

Nepal’s Public Debt Nears Rs 30 Trillion as Borrowing Pressure and Debt Servicing Costs Rise

Nepal Under Pressure to Exit FATF Grey List, But Officials Rule Out Blacklisting Risk

Government Intensifies Efforts to Remove Nepal from FATF Grey List Amid Governance and Financial Reform Push

Four Shortlisted for Nepal Securities Board Chairmanship Amid High-Stakes Regulatory Transition

Nepal’s Stock Market Expands Rapidly as New Securities Worth Rs. 132 Billion Enter NEPSE

Nepal’s Economic Census Nears Completion as Government Seeks Clearer Picture of a Changing Economy

Nepal Rastra Bank’s Rs. 7 Billion Deposit Move Signals Excess Liquidity and Growing Divide in Banking Sector

Government Begins Returning Savings to Victims of Troubled Cooperatives, but Recovery Challenges Remain Deep

Nepal’s Banking Sector Under Pressure as IMF-Backed Loan Review Reveals Rising Hidden Risks

NEPSE Slips Again as Weak Turnover Deepens Investor Uncertainty

NEPSEtrading

Primary issues

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All Articles — Page 39

Nepal’s Public Debt Nears Rs 30 Trillion as Borrowing Pressure and Debt Servicing Costs Rise

Nepal Under Pressure to Exit FATF Grey List, But Officials Rule Out Blacklisting Risk

Government Intensifies Efforts to Remove Nepal from FATF Grey List Amid Governance and Financial Reform Push

Four Shortlisted for Nepal Securities Board Chairmanship Amid High-Stakes Regulatory Transition

Nepal’s Stock Market Expands Rapidly as New Securities Worth Rs. 132 Billion Enter NEPSE

Nepal’s Economic Census Nears Completion as Government Seeks Clearer Picture of a Changing Economy

Nepal Rastra Bank’s Rs. 7 Billion Deposit Move Signals Excess Liquidity and Growing Divide in Banking Sector

Government Begins Returning Savings to Victims of Troubled Cooperatives, but Recovery Challenges Remain Deep

Nepal’s Banking Sector Under Pressure as IMF-Backed Loan Review Reveals Rising Hidden Risks

NEPSE Slips Again as Weak Turnover Deepens Investor Uncertainty