Top3 min readUneven Growth Pattern Emerges in Nepal’s Economy as Energy Surges and Agriculture SlowsUneven 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 Ghimire·29 Apr, 2026
Top3 min readUAE’s Exit from OPEC Signals Strategic Shift, Raises Questions Over Future of Global Oil AlliancesUAE’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 Ghimire·29 Apr, 2026
Top3 min readPower Push with Deadlines: Nepal Unveils Time-Bound Transmission Plan to Drive Energy Export and Domestic ConsumptionPower 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 Ghimire·29 Apr, 2026
NEPSE3 min readMachhapuchchhre Bank Delivers Strong Profit Growth in Q3, But Core Income Momentum Remains ModerateMachhapuchchhre 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 Ghimire·28 Apr, 2026
Top2 min readIran’s Conditional Hormuz Offer Raises Hopes—But Deepens Strategic StalemateIran’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 Ghimire·27 Apr, 2026
Top2 min readCustoms Mismatch and Politicized Budgeting Expose Deeper Fault Lines in Nepal’s EconomyCustoms 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 Ghimire·27 Apr, 2026
Top3 min readNepal Targets 24,500 MW Power Generation by 2092/93, Shifts Focus to Domestic Consumption and ExportsNepal 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 Ghimire·27 Apr, 2026
Top3 min readNepal Bank Earns Rs. 2.79 Billion Profit, But Earnings Quality Raises QuestionsNepal 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 Ghimire·27 Apr, 2026
Top4 min readMultipurpose Finance Struggles With Profitability as Rising Costs and Credit Risk Weigh on EarningsMultipurpose Finance Struggles With Profitability as Rising Costs and Credit Risk Weigh on Earnings Kathmandu — Multipurpose Finance Limited has reported a weak and uneven financial performance for the third quarter of fiscal year 2082/83, highlighting growing pressure on profitability despite visible expansion in its balance sheet. According to the unaudited financial results, the company managed to post a cumulative profit of around Rs. 5.32 million over nine months, but the latest quarter alone slipped into a net loss of approximately Rs. 2.51 million, signaling a deteriorating earnings trend.Dipesh Ghimire·27 Apr, 2026
Top3 min readEverest Bank Reports Rs. 3.32 Billion Profit; Strong Balance Sheet Growth Amid Pressure on ProfitabilityEverest Bank Reports Rs. 3.32 Billion Profit; Strong Balance Sheet Growth Amid Pressure on Profitability Kathmandu — Everest Bank Limited has posted a net profit of Rs. 3.32 billion for the third quarter of fiscal year 2082/83, reflecting a marginal decline compared to Rs. 3.45 billion in the same period last year. While the bottom line shows slight contraction, the bank’s financial statements indicate robust balance sheet expansion and stable core operations, suggesting a phase of growth accompanied by profitability pressure.Dipesh Ghimire·27 Apr, 2026