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Natural Resources Commission Caps Internal Borrowing Ahead of Budget, Stresses Fiscal Discipline

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Natural Resources Commission Caps Internal Borrowing Ahead of Budget, Stresses Fiscal Discipline

Natural Resources Commission Caps Internal Borrowing Ahead of Budget, Stresses Fiscal Discipline As preparations for the fiscal year 2083–84 budget gather pace, the National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission has recommended a ceiling on internal borrowing for all three tiers of government. The proposed limits, based on macroeconomic conditions, revenue-expenditure projections, and market capacity, aim to maintain fiscal stability while allowing room for necessary public investment.

Dipesh Ghimire

19 Mar, 2026

Middle East Conflict Disrupts Global Supply Chains, Triggers Oil Shock and Inflation Fears

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Middle East Conflict Disrupts Global Supply Chains, Triggers Oil Shock and Inflation Fears

Middle East Conflict Disrupts Global Supply Chains, Triggers Oil Shock and Inflation Fears Escalating tensions involving the United States and Israel in the Middle East have begun to ripple across the global economy, triggering disruptions in supply chains, energy markets, and trade routes. Since early 2026, the conflict has intensified uncertainty in critical maritime corridors, raising concerns among policymakers and businesses about a potential global economic slowdown.

Dipesh Ghimire

19 Mar, 2026

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Natural Resources Commission Caps Internal Borrowing Ahead of Budget, Stresses Fiscal Discipline

Dipesh Ghimire

19 Mar, 2026

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Middle East Conflict Disrupts Global Supply Chains, Triggers Oil Shock and Inflation Fears

Dipesh Ghimire

19 Mar, 2026

Banking Offences Surge in Kathmandu Amid Economic Slowdown

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Banking Offences Surge in Kathmandu Amid Economic Slowdown

Banking Offences Surge in Kathmandu Amid Economic Slowdown Incidents of banking offences are on the rise in Kathmandu, with police reporting a noticeable increase in cases related to cheque dishonour and financial fraud. Authorities attribute the trend largely to the slowdown in the real estate sector, which has created financial stress across cooperatives, businesses, and the broader banking system. According to data released by the District Police Office, Kathmandu, a total of 37 individuals were arrested in connection with banking offences during the month of Falgun alone. Among these, a significant number of cases were linked to bounced cheques, which continue to dominate banking-related crimes. Police officials say that complaints involving forged cheques and cheque dishonour have become increasingly common, reflecting growing liquidity constraints and repayment difficulties among borrowers.

Dipesh Ghimire

19 Mar, 2026

Nine Citizens Bank Staff Suspended Over Rs 49.1 Million Fraud in Biratnagar Branch

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Nine Citizens Bank Staff Suspended Over Rs 49.1 Million Fraud in Biratnagar Branch

Nine Citizens Bank Staff Suspended Over Rs 49.1 Million Fraud in Biratnagar Branch Nine employees of Citizens Bank International have been suspended following allegations of financial misconduct at its Kanchanbari branch in Biratnagar–4, Rajbanshi. The bank has initiated an internal investigation into the case, which involves the embezzlement of Rs 49.1 million belonging to depositors. Among those suspended is Rosie Kandel, the head of the branch’s operations department, who is believed to have played a key role in the incident. According to sources familiar with the investigation, the fraud was carried out by creating fictitious borrowers and disbursing loans in their names. The scheme reportedly involved internal coordination among bank staff, allowing the fraudulent loans to be processed without immediate detection. Initially, the loan installments were reportedly paid regularly, which helped the transactions appear legitimate during early stages. However, suspicion arose

Dipesh Ghimire

19 Mar, 2026

Directed Lending Requirement Relaxed to 30 Percent: Central Bank Broadens Scope, Signals Policy Shift

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Directed Lending Requirement Relaxed to 30 Percent: Central Bank Broadens Scope, Signals Policy Shift

Directed Lending Requirement Relaxed to 30 Percent: Central Bank Broadens Scope, Signals Policy Shift Nepal Rastra Bank has eased its directed lending policy, lowering the mandatory share of loans that banks and financial institutions must channel into priority sectors from 40 percent to 30 percent. The move, introduced through an amendment to the unified directive, reflects a shift towards a more flexible credit policy while maintaining focus on productive sectors of the economy.

Dipesh Ghimire

19 Mar, 2026

Development Banks Post Over Rs 4 Billion Profit, Performance Remains Uneven Across Institutions

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Development Banks Post Over Rs 4 Billion Profit, Performance Remains Uneven Across Institutions

Development Banks Post Over Rs 4 Billion Profit, Performance Remains Uneven Across Institutions Kathmandu — Development banks in Nepal have collectively reported a net profit exceeding Rs 4 billion in the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2082/83, reflecting a moderate recovery in the sector despite underlying structural challenges. According to Nepal Rastra Bank, these institutions earned a total net profit of approximately Rs 4.004 billion between Shrawan and Magh, with the majority of banks remaining in profit.

Dipesh Ghimire

17 Mar, 2026

Global Money Week 2026 Begins, Emphasis on Early Financial Literacy and Inclusion

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Global Money Week 2026 Begins, Emphasis on Early Financial Literacy and Inclusion

Global Money Week 2026 Begins, Emphasis on Early Financial Literacy and Inclusion Kathmandu — The fourteenth edition of Global Money Week has commenced in Nepal with a renewed focus on strengthening financial literacy among young people under the theme “Smart Money Talks.” The week-long campaign, observed globally every March, aims to equip students with essential knowledge on earning, saving, and managing money—skills increasingly seen as critical in today’s evolving economic environment.

Dipesh Ghimire

17 Mar, 2026

Middle East Conflict Hits Nepal’s Tourism, Pokhara Sees Sharp Drop in Arrivals

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Middle East Conflict Hits Nepal’s Tourism, Pokhara Sees Sharp Drop in Arrivals

Middle East Conflict Hits Nepal’s Tourism, Pokhara Sees Sharp Drop in Arrivals Kathmandu — Escalating tensions in the Middle East have begun to ripple through Nepal’s tourism industry, with Pokhara—the country’s प्रमुख tourist hub—witnessing a sharp decline in visitor arrivals during what is typically considered a peak season. The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has disrupted international air travel routes, directly affecting tourist inflow into Nepal. Tourism entrepreneurs report that nearly half of the foreign tourists who had planned to visit Pokhara have cancelled their bookings. Industry stakeholders say that a large portion of visitors from Europe and North America rely on transit routes through Middle Eastern hubs such as Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. With flight disruptions and heightened security concerns in these regions, many travelers are either postponing or cancelling their trips altogether.

Dipesh Ghimire

17 Mar, 2026

FDI Commitments Cross Rs 40 Billion in Eight Months as Policy Reforms Boost Investor Confidence

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FDI Commitments Cross Rs 40 Billion in Eight Months as Policy Reforms Boost Investor Confidence

FDI Commitments Cross Rs 40 Billion in Eight Months as Policy Reforms Boost Investor Confidence Kathmandu — Nepal has witnessed a notable rise in foreign investment commitments in the first eight months of the current fiscal year, with total pledged Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) exceeding Rs 40.66 billion. The surge comes at a time when the government has introduced policy reforms aimed at simplifying investment procedures, including the removal of the cap under the automatic route, allowing foreign investors to bring in capital without prior approval in designated sectors.

Dipesh Ghimire

17 Mar, 2026

Reconstruction After ‘Gen-Z’ Protests to Cost Over Rs 36 Billion, Total Damages Cross Rs 84 Billion

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Reconstruction After ‘Gen-Z’ Protests to Cost Over Rs 36 Billion, Total Damages Cross Rs 84 Billion

Reconstruction After ‘Gen-Z’ Protests to Cost Over Rs 36 Billion, Total Damages Cross Rs 84 Billion Kathmandu — The financial implications of the ‘Gen-Z’ protests held on Bhadra 23–24 have begun to surface more clearly, with the government estimating that over Rs 36.3 billion will be required to rebuild damaged public infrastructure and restore physical assets. A detailed action plan prepared by the National Planning Commission outlines the scale of destruction and the fiscal burden the state now faces across federal, provincial, and local levels.

Dipesh Ghimire

17 Mar, 2026