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Reform Proposals Put Forward to Restore Trust in Nepal’s Capital Market
Reform Proposals Put Forward to Restore Trust in Nepal’s Capital Market A comprehensive set of reform suggestions has been formally submitted to Securities Board of Nepal, calling for structural, regulatory, and technological changes to strengthen Nepal’s capital market. The recommendations come at a time when investor sentiment appears fragile, trading activity has shown inconsistency, and concerns over transparency and governance have intensified.
Dipesh Ghimire30 Apr, 2026
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Foreign Aid Structure Shifts in Nepal as Grants Decline and Debt Dependence Rises
Foreign Aid Structure Shifts in Nepal as Grants Decline and Debt Dependence Rises Nepal’s foreign aid landscape is undergoing a significant structural shift, with grants steadily declining and concessional loans taking a dominant role. According to the latest Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation report published by the Ministry of Finance, the share of foreign aid in the national budget has fallen markedly over the past decade. While foreign assistance accounted for an average of 21.5 percent of the total budget in the last ten years, it has now dropped to just 14.6 percent in the current fiscal year 2082/83, indicating a gradual reduction in external grant support.
Dipesh Ghimire29 Apr, 2026
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Uneven Growth Pattern Emerges in Nepal’s Economy as Energy Surges and Agriculture Slows
Uneven Growth Pattern Emerges in Nepal’s Economy as Energy Surges and Agriculture Slows Nepal’s economy is projected to witness an uneven sectoral growth pattern in the current fiscal year 2082/83, according to preliminary national accounts estimates. While certain sectors—particularly energy and financial services—are showing strong momentum, the sluggish performance of agriculture and public services is expected to constrain overall economic expansion. The data points to a structural imbalance where high-growth sectors are not fully aligned with those that carry the largest share of the economy.
Dipesh Ghimire29 Apr, 2026
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UAE’s Exit from OPEC Signals Strategic Shift, Raises Questions Over Future of Global Oil Alliances
UAE’s Exit from OPEC Signals Strategic Shift, Raises Questions Over Future of Global Oil Alliances The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced its decision to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), marking a significant turning point in global energy politics. The move, set to take effect from May 1, reflects a recalibration of the country’s long-term economic and strategic priorities, and is expected to have far-reaching implications for both regional power dynamics and the global oil market.
Dipesh Ghimire29 Apr, 2026
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Power Push with Deadlines: Nepal Unveils Time-Bound Transmission Plan to Drive Energy Export and Domestic Consumption
Power Push with Deadlines: Nepal Unveils Time-Bound Transmission Plan to Drive Energy Export and Domestic Consumption The government has introduced a comprehensive, time-bound roadmap to fast-track the construction of high-capacity transmission lines, aiming to channel Nepal’s growing electricity output efficiently to major load centers and expand cross-border energy trade. The plan, outlined in the “Electricity Consumption Growth and Energy Export Strategy, 2082,” signals a shift toward execution-focused policy, where deadlines and accountability take center stage in a sector historically slowed by delays.
Dipesh Ghimire29 Apr, 2026
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Machhapuchchhre Bank Delivers Strong Profit Growth in Q3, But Core Income Momentum Remains Moderate
Machhapuchchhre Bank Delivers Strong Profit Growth in Q3, But Core Income Momentum Remains Moderate Kathmandu. Machhapuchchhre Bank Limited (MBL) has posted a notable improvement in its financial performance for the third quarter of the current fiscal year, with profit growth accelerating sharply on the back of lower impairment charges and improved operational efficiency. However, a deeper reading of the bank’s financials suggests that the growth is still largely supported by cost-side adjustments rather than strong expansion in core banking income.
Dipesh Ghimire28 Apr, 2026
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Iran’s Conditional Hormuz Offer Raises Hopes—But Deepens Strategic Stalemate
Iran’s Conditional Hormuz Offer Raises Hopes—But Deepens Strategic Stalemate Kathmandu — A cautious diplomatic opening has emerged around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital energy corridors, as Iran signaled it is willing to ease its control over the waterway. However, the offer comes with a firm condition: the United States must lift its blockade on Iranian ports. While the move suggests a willingness to reduce tensions, it has simultaneously complicated an already fragile geopolitical situation.
Dipesh Ghimire27 Apr, 2026
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Customs Mismatch and Politicized Budgeting Expose Deeper Fault Lines in Nepal’s Economy
Customs Mismatch and Politicized Budgeting Expose Deeper Fault Lines in Nepal’s Economy Kathmandu — Monday’s meeting of the Finance Committee under the House of Representatives brought to the surface a set of interconnected problems that go beyond routine policy concerns. Lawmakers warned that gaps in customs valuation and a politically influenced budget allocation system are not only weakening revenue collection but also distorting the overall economic structure.
Dipesh Ghimire27 Apr, 2026
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Nepal Targets 24,500 MW Power Generation by 2092/93, Shifts Focus to Domestic Consumption and Exports
Nepal Targets 24,500 MW Power Generation by 2092/93, Shifts Focus to Domestic Consumption and Exports Kathmandu — The government has unveiled an ambitious “Energy Consumption Growth and Export Strategy 2083,” aiming to generate a total of 24,500 megawatts of electricity by the fiscal year 2092/93 through combined investments from the public, private, and government sectors. The strategy marks a significant shift from merely increasing production to ensuring effective domestic consumption and positioning Nepal as a regional energy exporter.
Dipesh Ghimire27 Apr, 2026
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Nepal Bank Earns Rs. 2.79 Billion Profit, But Earnings Quality Raises Questions
Nepal Bank Earns Rs. 2.79 Billion Profit, But Earnings Quality Raises Questions Kathmandu — Nepal Bank Limited has reported a net profit of Rs. 2.79 billion for the third quarter of fiscal year 2082/83, showing only a marginal improvement compared to Rs. 2.78 billion recorded in the same period last year. While the headline figure suggests stability, a closer look at the financials indicates that the bank’s earnings quality and efficiency are under growing pressure.
Dipesh Ghimire27 Apr, 2026

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All Articles — Page 44

Reform Proposals Put Forward to Restore Trust in Nepal’s Capital Market

Foreign Aid Structure Shifts in Nepal as Grants Decline and Debt Dependence Rises

Uneven Growth Pattern Emerges in Nepal’s Economy as Energy Surges and Agriculture Slows

UAE’s Exit from OPEC Signals Strategic Shift, Raises Questions Over Future of Global Oil Alliances

Power Push with Deadlines: Nepal Unveils Time-Bound Transmission Plan to Drive Energy Export and Domestic Consumption

Machhapuchchhre Bank Delivers Strong Profit Growth in Q3, But Core Income Momentum Remains Moderate

Iran’s Conditional Hormuz Offer Raises Hopes—But Deepens Strategic Stalemate

Customs Mismatch and Politicized Budgeting Expose Deeper Fault Lines in Nepal’s Economy

Nepal Targets 24,500 MW Power Generation by 2092/93, Shifts Focus to Domestic Consumption and Exports

Nepal Bank Earns Rs. 2.79 Billion Profit, But Earnings Quality Raises Questions

NEPSEtrading

Primary issues

Income & debt

Live market

Read & learn

NEPSE Trading Network

Insights & Analysis

All Articles — Page 44

Reform Proposals Put Forward to Restore Trust in Nepal’s Capital Market

Foreign Aid Structure Shifts in Nepal as Grants Decline and Debt Dependence Rises

Uneven Growth Pattern Emerges in Nepal’s Economy as Energy Surges and Agriculture Slows

UAE’s Exit from OPEC Signals Strategic Shift, Raises Questions Over Future of Global Oil Alliances

Power Push with Deadlines: Nepal Unveils Time-Bound Transmission Plan to Drive Energy Export and Domestic Consumption

Machhapuchchhre Bank Delivers Strong Profit Growth in Q3, But Core Income Momentum Remains Moderate

Iran’s Conditional Hormuz Offer Raises Hopes—But Deepens Strategic Stalemate

Customs Mismatch and Politicized Budgeting Expose Deeper Fault Lines in Nepal’s Economy

Nepal Targets 24,500 MW Power Generation by 2092/93, Shifts Focus to Domestic Consumption and Exports

Nepal Bank Earns Rs. 2.79 Billion Profit, But Earnings Quality Raises Questions