The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central bank of Nepal, has presented an overview of the country’s macroeconomic and financial situation based on data from the first seven months, ending mid-February of 2023/24. Overall According to NRB, the inflation rate was estimated at 5.01% on a year-on-year basis. The gross foreign exchange reserves reached USD […]
According to the Customs Department’s international trade statistics, Nepal experienced a significant decline in the number of mobile phones entering the country. In the previous financial year (2078/79), the value of mobile imports exceeded Rs. 38 Arba, but in the last year (2079/80), it dropped to just Rs. 26 Arba. The data shows that
Nepal saw a significant improvement in its trade balance in fiscal year 2079/80 as trade deficits decreased by 15.45% compared to the previous year 2078/79. This improvement was mainly due to a sharp decline in imports, which dropped by 16.08% during the same period. The government’s strict measures played a crucial role in reducing
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 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.
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
