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Digital Rupee Alert: Nepal Could Save Rs. 4.73 Billion on Currency Printing
Nepal Rastra Bank has unveiled a concept for a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), marking a potential turning point in the country’s financial system. If implemented effectively, digital currency could reduce the need for physical banknotes by 50% within five years, potentially saving the government around Rs. 4.73 billion.
9 days ago
Digital Payment Boom: QR Transactions Surge by 92% in Nepal
Nepal’s shift toward digital payments is accelerating rapidly, with QR payment transactions rising by 92.5% and transaction value increasing by 91.8% in FY 2024/25, according to Nepal Rastra Bank data. Digital wallet and mobile banking users have also crossed 26 million and 27 million, respectively.
9 days ago
NMB Saral Bachat Fund-E Declares 5.25% Annual Return
NMB Capital has announced a 5.25% dividend for NMB Saral Bachat Fund-E for FY 2082/83, with eligible unitholders determined as of Shrawan 21.
11 days ago
Nepal Parliament Bans MPs from Share Trading During House Sessions
Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal has barred lawmakers from trading shares during parliamentary meetings and introduced stricter rules on dress code and conduct to strengthen parliamentary discipline.
11 days ago
NEPSE Extends Losing Streak, Slips 4.05 Points
The benchmark index closed at 2,650.09 as trading turnover stood at Rs. 3.77 billion, with Mutual Funds emerging as the only major sectoral gainer.
11 days ago
Gold Nears Rs. 300,000 as Gold and Silver Prices Rise Again
Gold gained Rs. 900 per tola and silver increased by Rs. 10 per tola in the domestic market on Friday, continuing their upward trend.
11 days ago
NEPSE Urges Listed Companies to Pay Annual Renewal Fees by Mid-October
Listed companies must pay their FY 2026/27 annual renewal fees by the end of Ashwin or face penalties and possible suspension of their securities listing.
11 days ago
Nepal Announces First Taxpayer Incentive Lottery Winners, Rs. 1 Million Grand Prize Awarded
A shopper who spent just Rs. 250 at a grocery store in Kanchanpur won the Rs. 1 million bumper prize under the government's taxpayer incentive scheme.
11 days ago
SEBON Unveils White Paper to Transform Nepal’s IPO Market
The securities regulator has introduced a long-term roadmap to modernize Nepal’s primary capital market through market-based pricing, institutional participation, digitalization, and stronger investor protection.
11 days ago
Nepal Rastra Bank to Mop Up Rs. 60 Billion to Manage Excess Liquidity
Central bank to collect deposits for 31 days through a competitive bidding process to absorb surplus liquidity from the banking system.
11 days ago
12-Hour Power Outage Scheduled in Eastern Nepal on Saturday
Electricity supply to be disrupted in Jhapa, Ilam, Panchthar, Taplejung, and parts of Morang from 4:00 AM to 4:00 PM for maintenance works.
11 days ago
Govt Targets 80–100% Capital Spending Through Major Policy Reforms
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle says the government has launched key policy and procedural reforms to significantly improve Nepal's capital expenditure, targeting 80–100% budget utilization while strengthening revenue collection and tax administration.
12 days ago