Tag: Exports

  • Nepal’s Cement and Clinker Exports Surge: Rs. 2.6 Arba in Seven Months; Magh Records Rs. 29 Crores

    Nepal’s Cement and Clinker Exports Surge: Rs. 2.6 Arba in Seven Months; Magh Records Rs. 29 Crores


    The Department of Customs has reported a significant increase in cement and clinker exports from Nepal to India, totaling Rs. 2.6 Arba during the first seven months of the current fiscal year (from Shrawan to Magh). This represents a notable 168% rise compared to the previous fiscal year’s exports of Rs. 77.93 crores. Leading this surge are key players in Nepal’s cement industry, including Palpa Cement, Arghakhanchi Cement, and Balaji Cement, actively contributing to the upward trend. Particularly impressive is the month of Magh, where exports reached Rs. 29 crores, showcasing the strong demand for Nepalese cement and clinker in the Indian market. Over the seven months, a significant amount of 21 lakh 47 thousand 345 tons of cement and clinker have been exported to India.

     

  • Imports and exports both fell in the first nine months of fiscal year 1979/80.

    Imports and exports both fell in the first nine months of fiscal year 1979/80.


     

    The foreign trade figures for Nepal for the first nine months of fiscal year 2079/80 have been released. According to government data released on Thursday, Nepal’s trade deficit reduced by 17.06 percent to Rs. 10.83 Kharba from Rs. 13.06 Kharba the previous year.

     

  • Imports and exports both fell in the first eight months of fiscal year 1979/80.

    Imports and exports both fell in the first eight months of fiscal year 1979/80.


    The first eight months of Nepal’s fiscal year 2079/80’s foreign trade statistics have been released. According to government data released on Wednesday, Nepal’s trade deficit fell by 17.86 percent to Rs. 9.53 Kharba from Rs. 11.60 Kharba the previous year.

    The trade deficit is the amount by which a country’s imports cost more than its exports.

    One of the major causes of the national economy’s downturn is the trade deficit. Nepal has been experiencing an imbalance in import and export factors.

     

  • 7-Month Macroeconomic Highlights: Inflation is 7.88%.

    7-Month Macroeconomic Highlights: Inflation is 7.88%.


    According to the Nepal Rastra Bank, inflation remained at 7.88 percent year on year. During the mentioned period, the gross foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 10.50 billion, while total imports and exports decreased by 19.9 percent and 29 percent, respectively, and the trade deficit decreased by 18.7 percent.

    The outstanding concessional loan was Rs.210.96 billion as of mid-February 2023, with 148,295 borrowers. For selected commercial agriculture and livestock businesses, Rs.142.56 billion has been extended to 61,335 borrowers. Similarly, 84,105 women entrepreneurs have received loans totaling Rs.65.19 billion. A total of 2,855 borrowers have received concessional loans in other specified sector