Nepalytix News

Categories:
Showing news for:Economy

Breaking News

Lower Solu Hydropower Connects to National Grid: A Major Milestone in Private Energy Investment
BREAKING
EconomyLatest

Lower Solu Hydropower Connects to National Grid: A Major Milestone in Private Energy Investment

The 82 MW Lower Solu Hydropower Project has officially connected to Nepal’s national grid via the Solu Corridor 132kV transmission line. Backed by European financing, the project marks a major success for private sector investment in Nepal’s power sector.

Nepalytix
Jul 27, 2025

Top Stories

Latest News

Green Development Bank’s Net Profit Jumps Nearly 80%, Distributable Profit Doubles
Economy

Green Development Bank’s Net Profit Jumps Nearly 80%, Distributable Profit Doubles

Green Development Bank posted a 79.53% surge in net profit and a 94.70% rise in distributable earnings in FY 2080/81, driven by higher interest income and lower impairment charges.

Jul 27, 2025
Minister Bhandari: “Nepal’s Capital Market Turning Green Is a Positive Sign”
Economy

Minister Bhandari: “Nepal’s Capital Market Turning Green Is a Positive Sign”

Speaking at a Chamber of Commerce event, Industry Minister Damodar Bhandari expressed optimism over Nepal’s rising stock market, citing it as a hopeful sign of economic progress and private sector confidence.

Jul 24, 2025
Government to Issue NPR 10 Billion Development Bond Today; Internal Debt Collection Schedule Released
Budget

Government to Issue NPR 10 Billion Development Bond Today; Internal Debt Collection Schedule Released

The Government of Nepal is set to auction NPR 10 billion worth of development bonds today, July 22 (Shrawan 7). It has also published the internal debt collection schedule for FY 2082/83, targeting a total borrowing of NPR 362 billion.

Jul 23, 2025
Chyangdi Hydropower to Auction 298,832 Unclaimed Rights Shares
Budget

Chyangdi Hydropower to Auction 298,832 Unclaimed Rights Shares

Chyangdi Hydropower is set to auction 298,832 unsubscribed rights shares at a minimum price of NPR 100 per share.

Jul 23, 2025
Notorious Stock Trader Dipendra Agrawal Arrested for Multi-Crore Fraud in Nepal
Economy

Notorious Stock Trader Dipendra Agrawal Arrested for Multi-Crore Fraud in Nepal

Nepal Police arrested infamous stock trader Dipendra Agrawal on fraud charges involving over NPR 220 million. He is accused of market manipulation, fake promises of stock delivery, and operating multiple TMS accounts.

Jul 22, 2025
NEA Allocates Additional Funds for EV Charging Infrastructure at 7 Stations
Budget

NEA Allocates Additional Funds for EV Charging Infrastructure at 7 Stations

Nepal Electricity Authority has allocated over NPR 1 crore in additional funds to upgrade EV charging infrastructure at seven distribution centers across Nepal.

Jul 22, 2025
Gold Prices Surge; Silver Hits All-Time High in Nepal Market
Budget

Gold Prices Surge; Silver Hits All-Time High in Nepal Market

Gold price in Nepal jumped by NPR 1,800 per tola on Tuesday, while silver reached an all-time high of NPR 2,320 per tola, breaking its previous record.

Jul 22, 2025
Congress Won’t Compromise on Cooling-Off Period in Civil Service Bill: Dr. Mahat
Regulatory

Congress Won’t Compromise on Cooling-Off Period in Civil Service Bill: Dr. Mahat

Nepali Congress spokesperson Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat said the party will not compromise on the two-year cooling-off clause passed unanimously by a parliamentary committee.

Jul 22, 2025
Nepal Insurance Opens 34.78% Rights Issue From Today
NEPSE

Nepal Insurance Opens 34.78% Rights Issue From Today

Nepal Insurance opens applications for a 34.78% rights issue from July 22, offering over 6.5 million shares at NPR 100 par value.

Jul 22, 2025
Nabil Bank Opens NPR 3 Billion Debenture Offering at 7% Annual Yield
NEPSE

Nabil Bank Opens NPR 3 Billion Debenture Offering at 7% Annual Yield

Nabil Bank has opened its NPR 3 billion debenture issue offering 7% annual return over 8 years, with 40% allocated to the public.

Jul 22, 2025
UML’s Contradictory Role on “Cooling-Off” Period Sparks Tensions in National Assembly
Economy

UML’s Contradictory Role on “Cooling-Off” Period Sparks Tensions in National Assembly

UML faces political isolation in the National Assembly after tabling amendments to remove the “cooling-off” period for civil servants, despite its minister defending it.

Jul 21, 2025
Six Years On, Hydropower Equity for the Poor Still Unfulfilled Amid Policy Delays
NEPSE

Six Years On, Hydropower Equity for the Poor Still Unfulfilled Amid Policy Delays

Despite repeated pledges, Nepal’s government has failed to implement concessional loans for poor citizens to invest in hydropower projects under the People's Hydropower Program.

Jul 21, 2025
Gold Prices Edge Up by NPR 400, Silver Holds Steady in Nepal Market
Budget

Gold Prices Edge Up by NPR 400, Silver Holds Steady in Nepal Market

Gold rose by NPR 400 per tola on Monday to NPR 193,700, while silver remained unchanged at NPR 2,285.

Jul 21, 2025
NRB Bars Payment Companies from Issuing Dividends Without Meeting Reserve Requirements
Economy

NRB Bars Payment Companies from Issuing Dividends Without Meeting Reserve Requirements

NRB’s new directive mandates that licensed payment companies must first fund risk, reserve, and infrastructure development pools before distributing dividends.

Jul 21, 2025
Rapti Hydro to Auction Unclaimed Rights Shares via Sealed Bids
NEPSE

Rapti Hydro to Auction Unclaimed Rights Shares via Sealed Bids

Rapti Hydro will auction over 700,000 unclaimed rights shares through sealed bids from July 28 to August 4.

Jul 21, 2025
NEPSE Ends Slightly Higher Amid Late-Session Correction; Turnover Exceeds NPR 21 Billion
NEPSE

NEPSE Ends Slightly Higher Amid Late-Session Correction; Turnover Exceeds NPR 21 Billion

Despite a strong start, NEPSE closed marginally higher on Sunday as late-session correction trimmed gains. Turnover surged past NPR 21 billion.

Jul 20, 2025
Beekeeping Brings Over NPR 2.5 Million Annual Income to Farmer in Kailali
Economy

Beekeeping Brings Over NPR 2.5 Million Annual Income to Farmer in Kailali

Hari Ram Bharti, a commercial beekeeper from Kailali, earns over NPR 2.5 million annually from honey production and hive sales. His model is now a regional benchmark in Sudurpashchim.

Jul 17, 2025
Today Is the Last Day to Secure Dividends from Prabhu Insurance (PRIN)
Economy

Today Is the Last Day to Secure Dividends from Prabhu Insurance (PRIN)

Prabhu Insurance shareholders must buy shares by July 17 to be eligible for AGM participation and proposed 18% bonus shares and 0.9474% cash dividend.

Jul 17, 2025
9 Chinese Warplanes Breach Taiwan’s Airspace; Japan Voices Security Concern
Economy

9 Chinese Warplanes Breach Taiwan’s Airspace; Japan Voices Security Concern

Nine Chinese military aircraft violated Taiwan’s airspace on Sunday, prompting a defensive military response. Japan raised concerns over regional stability.

Jul 17, 2025
Shine Resunga Bank Launches NPR 1 Billion Bond Issuance at 8% Annual Interest
Economy

Shine Resunga Bank Launches NPR 1 Billion Bond Issuance at 8% Annual Interest

Shine Resunga Development Bank begins public issuance of its 10-year debenture with a fixed 8% annual coupon, raising NPR 1 billion through 1 million units.

Jul 16, 2025
Nepal Slashes Petrol and Diesel Prices Effective Midnight
Economy

Nepal Slashes Petrol and Diesel Prices Effective Midnight

Nepal Oil Corporation reduces petrol price by NPR 5 per liter and diesel by NPR 1.30, effective from midnight.

Jul 16, 2025
Bikash Hydropower Announces IPO Refunds for Unallotted Shares
NEPSE

Bikash Hydropower Announces IPO Refunds for Unallotted Shares

Bikash Hydropower has completed IPO allotment and will refund unallocated share payments starting August 1 through Prabhu Capital.

Jul 15, 2025
Nabil Bank to Issue Rs 3 Billion Debenture from July 21
Budget

Nabil Bank to Issue Rs 3 Billion Debenture from July 21

Nabil Bank is set to open the sale of its 7% fixed-rate debenture worth Rs 3 billion from July 21, with maturity in 2089 BS.

Jul 14, 2025