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Liquidity4 min read
Excess Liquidity Deepens in Nepal’s Banking System as Credit Growth Remains Stagnant
More than NPR 10 trillion parked at central bank signals weak private sector confidence despite falling interest rates
Dipesh Ghimire21 May, 2026
New Budget5 min read
Nepal Positions Energy Sector as Core Driver of Economic Transformation Ahead of New Budget
His remarks also reflected a broader economic concern. Nepal continues to face a large trade deficit because imports significantly exceed exports. Policymakers increasingly believe that expanding electricity exports and promoting energy-based industries could help reduce dependence on imported fuel and narrow external imbalances.
Dipesh Ghimire20 May, 2026
Broker 3 min read
Broker Firms Earn Over Rs 420 Million in Baisakh as Trading Activity Concentrates Among Top Players
In such an environment, brokerage firms are expected to play an increasingly influential role in shaping retail investor participation and market behavior.
Dipesh Ghimire20 May, 2026
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
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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
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

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All Articles — Page 48

Excess Liquidity Deepens in Nepal’s Banking System as Credit Growth Remains Stagnant

Nepal Positions Energy Sector as Core Driver of Economic Transformation Ahead of New Budget

Broker Firms Earn Over Rs 420 Million in Baisakh as Trading Activity Concentrates Among Top Players

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

NEPSEtrading

Primary issues

Income & debt

Live market

Read & learn

NEPSE Trading Network

Insights & Analysis

All Articles — Page 48

Excess Liquidity Deepens in Nepal’s Banking System as Credit Growth Remains Stagnant

Nepal Positions Energy Sector as Core Driver of Economic Transformation Ahead of New Budget

Broker Firms Earn Over Rs 420 Million in Baisakh as Trading Activity Concentrates Among Top Players

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