Economy News
Domestic Bullion Rates Witness Pronounced Mid-Week Decline
Gold prices plunge by Rs 3,300 per tola to Rs 292,000, while silver slides to Rs 4,960 in Nepal.
3 months ago
NCMIA’s 7-Point Proposal to SEBON for the FY 2083/84 Budget
The Nepal Capital Market Investors Association has submitted a strategic policy framework to SEBON for the upcoming fiscal budget, prioritizing the classification of CGT as a final tax and pushing for cross-border NRN market integration.
3 months ago
Experts Enlisted to Guide Upcoming FY 2083/84 Budget Formulation
The parliamentary Finance Committee will consult a newly approved panel of eight experts to address systemic gaps and refine the government’s upcoming budget.
3 months ago
NRB Latest Exchange Rates: US Dollar Selling Rate Set at Rs 154.46 Today
Nepal Rastra Bank has unveiled today's exchange rates, fixing the US Dollar's selling rate at Rs 154.46.
3 months ago
Gold and Silver Prices Surge; Gold Trades at Rs 295,300 per Tola on Tuesday
On Tuesday, Nepali markets saw gold and silver prices rise to Rs 295,300 and Rs 5,085 per tola, respectively.
3 months ago
Forex Update: USD Stands Firm as Euro and Pound Take a Hit
According to the latest foreign exchange rates released by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) for Monday, the US Dollar has held its ground at a stable price, while both the European Euro and the UK Pound Sterling experienced a minor dip. Today, the buying and selling rates for 1 US Dollar remain unchanged at Rs. 153.25 and Rs. 153.85 respectively, carrying over Sunday's valuation. Conversely, the Euro and the Pound dropped by a few paisा compared to yesterday's closing prices.
3 months ago
Inflation's Next Wave: World Bank Warns of a Massive 2026 Price Shock
The World Bank's April 2026 Commodity Markets Outlook warns of a severe economic shock as ongoing conflict in the Middle East and maritime trade disruptions threaten to drive the global commodity price index up by 16%. The report projects a massive 24% surge in global energy costs—with Brent crude potentially hitting $115 per barrel—alongside a 31% spike in fertilizer prices. This compounding crisis is expected to spark acute global food insecurity and push inflation in developing countries to a four-year high.
3 months ago
Gold Hits Rs 294,800; Silver Falls to Rs 5,040
Gold prices surged by Rs 800 to reach a near-record Rs 294,800 per tola, while silver bucked the upward trend, dipping by Rs 20 to settle at Rs 5,040 per tola in the local Nepali market.
3 months ago
Forex Update: Central Bank Reveals Latest Exchange Rates with US Dollar Trading at Rs. 153.85
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has published the official foreign exchange rates for May 17, 2026. Under the new guidelines, the US Dollar is locked at a buying price of Rs. 153.25 and a selling price of Rs. 153.85, while the British Pound scales past the Rs. 205 threshold.
3 months ago
Down by Rs. 4,500! Massive Single-Day Gold Crash Hits Nepal
Domestic precious metal benchmarks hit a steep low as fine gold slips to Rs. 294,000 and silver drops to Rs. 5,060 per tola.
3 months ago
No Payout: Vijaya Laghubitta (VLBS) Skips Dividend for FY 2081/82
Vijaya Laghubitta (VLBS) decides against distributing dividends to its shareholders for the Fiscal Year 2081/82.
3 months ago
Deadline Extended: More Time to Invest in Reliable Samriddhi Yojana 2!
Subscription deadline for Reliable Samriddhi Yojana 2 mutual fund has been extended until May 26 (Jestha 12).
3 months ago