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Himalayan Distillery Delivers Strong Q3 Growth as Profit, Sales, and Margins Improve
Himalayan Distillery Delivers Strong Q3 Growth as Profit, Sales, and Margins Improve Himalayan Distillery Limited has reported a solid financial performance for the third quarter of the current fiscal year, posting a net profit of NPR 851.3 million. This represents a 15.16% increase compared to the same period last year, when the company earned NPR 739.2 million. The steady rise in earnings reflects the company’s ability to improve operational efficiency while maintaining growth in core business activities.
Dipesh Ghimire1 May, 2026
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Mero Microfinance Reports Profit Decline in Q3 Despite Asset Growth, Operational Pressure Persists
Mero Microfinance Reports Profit Decline in Q3 Despite Asset Growth, Operational Pressure Persists Mero Microfinance Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited has published its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2082/83, revealing a mixed performance marked by declining quarterly profit but gradual expansion in assets and lending operations. The figures suggest that while the institution continues to grow in size, profitability remains under pressure due to rising costs and sector-wide challenges.
Dipesh Ghimire1 May, 2026
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SuryaJyoti Life Insurance Posts Profit Growth in Q3, Premium and Investment Base Strengthen
SuryaJyoti Life Insurance Posts Profit Growth in Q3, Premium and Investment Base Strengthen SuryaJyoti Life Insurance Company Limited has reported a steady improvement in its financial performance for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2082/83, with growth in profit, premium collection, and investment portfolio indicating gradual strengthening of its core business. The company, formed after the merger of Surya Life and Jyoti Life, continues to consolidate its position in Nepal’s life insurance sector.
Dipesh Ghimire1 May, 2026
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Investor Backlash After SEBON’s Call for Suggestions: Deep Structural Reform Demands Emerge
Investor Backlash After SEBON’s Call for Suggestions: Deep Structural Reform Demands Emerge Nepal’s Securities Board (SEBON) invited public suggestions for the upcoming fiscal year’s capital market policies, but the response from investors has gone far beyond routine feedback. Comments on the board’s official social media platform reveal not only dissatisfaction with the current system but also a clear and detailed roadmap for reform. The intensity and consistency of these responses suggest that investor frustration has reached a critical point, with demands centered on transparency, efficiency, and structural fairness.
Dipesh Ghimire30 Apr, 2026
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Money Laundering Probe Intensifies in Insurance Sector: Founder Investments in Eight Firms Under Scrutiny
Nepal’s Department of Money Laundering Investigation (DMLI) has stepped up its scrutiny of the insurance sector, launching a detailed investigation into the source and nature of founder investments in eight insurance companies, including Himalayan Reinsurance, which is reportedly linked to controversial businessman Deepak Bhatt. The move reflects growing regulatory concern over the rapid expansion of the insurance industry and the credibility of capital inflows supporting it.
Dipesh Ghimire30 Apr, 2026
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Major Crackdown in Insurance Sector: Money Laundering Probe Targets Founder Investments in Eight Companies
Major Crackdown in Insurance Sector: Money Laundering Probe Targets Founder Investments in Eight Companies Nepal’s insurance sector has been thrust into the spotlight after the Department of Money Laundering Investigation (DMLI) launched a sweeping probe into founder investments across eight insurance companies, including Himalayan Reinsurance, which is reportedly linked to controversial businessman Deepak Bhatt. The move has triggered widespread attention in the financial market, with regulators signaling a firm stance against potential irregularities in capital formation.
Dipesh Ghimire30 Apr, 2026
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Budget Preparations Intensify Amid War Risks, Inflation Pressure, and Structural Economic Challenges
Budget Preparations Intensify Amid War Risks, Inflation Pressure, and Structural Economic Challenges Nepal’s Ministry of Finance has entered a critical phase of budget preparation for the upcoming fiscal year, with senior leadership including the finance minister and top bureaucrats actively shaping policy priorities. As the constitutional deadline of mid-June (Jestha 15) approaches, the government has stepped up consultations with private sector representatives, economists, and other stakeholders in an effort to craft a responsive and realistic fiscal plan.
Dipesh Ghimire30 Apr, 2026
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NEPSE Under Sustained Pressure as Three-Day Decline Signals Weak Sentiment; Key Support Holds Amid Uncertain Outlook
NEPSE Under Sustained Pressure as Three-Day Decline Signals Weak Sentiment; Key Support Holds Amid Uncertain Outlook Nepal’s stock market extended its losing streak for the third consecutive trading session, reflecting continued selling pressure and weakening investor confidence. Over the past three trading days, the NEPSE index has dropped by nearly 58 points, indicating that the market has struggled to find upward momentum. The persistent decline suggests that investors remain cautious, with sentiment tilted toward risk aversion rather than fresh accumulation.
Dipesh Ghimire30 Apr, 2026
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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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All Articles — Page 55

Himalayan Distillery Delivers Strong Q3 Growth as Profit, Sales, and Margins Improve

Mero Microfinance Reports Profit Decline in Q3 Despite Asset Growth, Operational Pressure Persists

SuryaJyoti Life Insurance Posts Profit Growth in Q3, Premium and Investment Base Strengthen

Investor Backlash After SEBON’s Call for Suggestions: Deep Structural Reform Demands Emerge

Money Laundering Probe Intensifies in Insurance Sector: Founder Investments in Eight Firms Under Scrutiny

Major Crackdown in Insurance Sector: Money Laundering Probe Targets Founder Investments in Eight Companies

Budget Preparations Intensify Amid War Risks, Inflation Pressure, and Structural Economic Challenges

NEPSE Under Sustained Pressure as Three-Day Decline Signals Weak Sentiment; Key Support Holds Amid Uncertain Outlook

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

NEPSEtrading

Primary issues

Income & debt

Live market

Read & learn

NEPSE Trading Network

Insights & Analysis

All Articles — Page 55

Himalayan Distillery Delivers Strong Q3 Growth as Profit, Sales, and Margins Improve

Mero Microfinance Reports Profit Decline in Q3 Despite Asset Growth, Operational Pressure Persists

SuryaJyoti Life Insurance Posts Profit Growth in Q3, Premium and Investment Base Strengthen

Investor Backlash After SEBON’s Call for Suggestions: Deep Structural Reform Demands Emerge

Money Laundering Probe Intensifies in Insurance Sector: Founder Investments in Eight Firms Under Scrutiny

Major Crackdown in Insurance Sector: Money Laundering Probe Targets Founder Investments in Eight Companies

Budget Preparations Intensify Amid War Risks, Inflation Pressure, and Structural Economic Challenges

NEPSE Under Sustained Pressure as Three-Day Decline Signals Weak Sentiment; Key Support Holds Amid Uncertain Outlook

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