The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $50 million USD loan to help Nepal boost its domestic and international trade. Trade and industry currently make up 14.1% of Nepal’s GDP. The Nepalese government aims to increase the trade sector’s contribution by improving trade and export promotion, enhancing customs and logistics systems, and strengthening […]
In the domestic market today, the price of fine gold has decreased by Rs. 600 per tola. The current trading rate for fine gold, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association’s official website, is Rs. 110,000 per tola, compared to yesterday’s rate of Rs. 110,600 per tola. Similarly, the price
Pokhara Metropolitan City has announced plans to offer a 70 percent grant in the agriculture sector based on production. The Deputy Mayor, Manju Devi Gurung, revealed this during the presentation of the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2080/81. The city aims to prioritize investment by providing a minimum of 70 percent grant to classified
Sanima Reliance Life Insurance has introduced a renewal scheme aimed at waiving off 100% of delayed charges for its current policyholders. The scheme will be available from Asar 11 to 28, 2080. The company has encouraged its customers to take advantage of this opportunity, according to a media statement.
In the month of Jestha, 2080, the monthly transactions through CORPORATEPAY exceeded NRs. 50 Billion, marking the highest amount for a single month since its launch in Magh 2077. The total transaction value for the current fiscal year has surpassed NRs. 421 Billion, a significant increase from the previous fiscal year’s NRs. 190.5 Billion.
India and Nepal have made a significant agreement for India to purchase 200 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Nepal during the rainy season. The deal will last for five years and is seen as an important step in their long-term electricity trade. Unlike the previous method of selling electricity through a competitive market, this new
Jyoti Bikash Bank Limited (JBBL) is offering 168,496 units of promoter shares for sale through a public auction. The auction is open to individual investors, companies, and institutions, and will take place from the 10th to the 17th of Ashad, 2080. The minimum bid rate is set at Rs. 126, and the minimum bid
Today, the price of fine gold in the domestic market has dropped by Rs. 700 per tola, while the price of tejabi gold has fallen by Rs. 650 compared to yesterday’s rates. According to the official website of the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, fine gold is currently being traded at Rs.
In the 11 months of the fiscal year 2080/081 BS, Nepal’s trade deficit has reached Rs 1337.39 billion. According to the data released by the Department of Customs, imports amounted to approximately Rs 1481 billion, while exports stood at Rs 143.58 billion until the end of the month Jestha. However, it is important to
Sana Kisan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SKBBL) and RMDC Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (RMDC), both licensed financial institutions in Nepal, have successfully completed their merger process. The merger was approved through a special resolution passed separately by the Annual General Meetings (AGMs) of both companies. The swap ratio of 1:0.87 was endorsed, meaning that
The import of electric vehicles in the month of Jestha saw a significant rise, with 3,800 units being imported. This increase in import numbers was observed as businesses are increasingly turning to electric vehicles due to challenges in importing petroleum vehicles. The customs department provided statistics indicating that the import consisted of electric cars,
The Iwa Khola Hydropower Project, with a capacity of 9.9 MW and operated by Ridi Power Company Limited (RIDI), is currently facing disruptions in its commercial electricity production. The interruption is a result of damages caused by recent floods in the area. RIDI released a press statement informing that both units of the Iwa Khola
