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.
The parliamentary Finance Committee will consult a newly approved panel of eight experts to address systemic gaps and refine the government’s upcoming budget.
Sarbottam Cements and Himalayan Distillery have emerged as the financial powerhouses of Nepal’s manufacturing sector in the third quarter, driving a broader recovery across construction, beverage, and consumer goods industries.
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index registered a minor decline of 6.51 points today to close at 2,724.39, even as overall trading volume saw a slight uptick compared to the previous session.
Laxmi Sunrise Capital has extended the subscription deadline for its close-ended 'LS Horizon 12' mutual fund scheme until May 27.
Sanigad Hydro Limited will issue 4,674,000 units of IPO shares to the general public starting May 28 (Jestha 14).
Nepal Rastra Bank has unveiled today's exchange rates, fixing the US Dollar's selling rate at Rs 154.46.
On Tuesday, Nepali markets saw gold and silver prices rise to Rs 295,300 and Rs 5,085 per tola, respectively.
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.
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.
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle declared that the government is steering the country away from a two-decade reliance on foreign remittances, prioritizing digital infrastructure, e-governance, and clean energy instead. Speaking at the Nepal Business Summit, he promised a highly reform-oriented upcoming budget designed to foster private enterprise and secure a long-term "governance dividend" for the public.
Nabil Bank Limited has expanded its digital banking platform, "nBank," by introducing an integrated Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) service in partnership with Nabil Investment Banking Limited. This new, fee-free feature allows users- including Nepalese citizens living abroad—to register for SIPs and automate installment payments digitally via the app's homepage, advancing the bank's digital transformation goals.