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Foreign Employment Surges: Over 273,000 Nepalis Receive Labor Permits in the First Four Months of FY 2082/83

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Foreign Employment Surges: Over 273,000 Nepalis Receive Labor Permits in the First Four Months of FY 2082/83

Foreign Employment Surges: Over 273,000 Nepalis Receive Labor Permits in the First Four Months of FY 2082/83 Nepal has witnessed a sharp rise in the number of citizens opting for foreign employment in the first four months of the current fiscal year 2082/83. According to the Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE), a total of 273,810 individuals received labor permits between Shrawan 1 and the end of Kartik, indicating a significant rise compared to the same period last year. The surge reflects the continuing trend of out-migration driven by limited domestic employment opportunities and increasing demand for Nepali workers in international labor markets. The department’s data shows that 73,094 Nepalis received labor permits in the month of Kartik alone. Of these, 64,490 were men, while 8,604 were women. The month-on-month breakdown further highlights growing interest in foreign employment: 68,110 in Shrawan, 67,972 in Bhadra, 64,634 in Asoj, and 73,094 in Kartik. The upward trend observed in Kartik suggests renewed demand for labor in Gulf countries and Malaysia, which remain the major destinations for Nepali migrant workers.

Dipesh Ghimire

19 Nov, 2025

Fitch Retains Nepal’s Sovereign Credit Rating at ‘BB-’, Signaling International Confidence Amid Domestic Challenges

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Fitch Retains Nepal’s Sovereign Credit Rating at ‘BB-’, Signaling International Confidence Amid Domestic Challenges

Fitch Retains Nepal’s Sovereign Credit Rating at ‘BB-’, Signaling International Confidence Amid Domestic Challenges Nepal has once again secured a ‘BB-’ sovereign credit rating for 2025 from Fitch Ratings, marking the second consecutive year the country has received the same assessment. Despite a series of political tensions, social challenges, climate-driven disasters, and a global economic slowdown, the unchanged rating indicates that Nepal’s overall macroeconomic position remains steady. The Ministry of Finance noted that the reaffirmation serves as an international validation of Nepal’s ability to meet its long-term financial obligations, even as the country faces structural economic constraints and periodic instability.

Dipesh Ghimire

19 Nov, 2025

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Foreign Employment Surges: Over 273,000 Nepalis Receive Labor Permits in the First Four Months of FY 2082/83

Dipesh Ghimire

19 Nov, 2025

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Fitch Retains Nepal’s Sovereign Credit Rating at ‘BB-’, Signaling International Confidence Amid Domestic Challenges

Dipesh Ghimire

19 Nov, 2025

Liquidity Surplus in Banking System Crosses NPR 1.1 Trillion as Credit Demand Remains Weak

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Liquidity Surplus in Banking System Crosses NPR 1.1 Trillion as Credit Demand Remains Weak

Liquidity Surplus in Banking System Crosses NPR 1.1 Trillion as Credit Demand Remains Weak Nepal’s banking system has accumulated an excess loanable fund of over NPR 1.1 trillion by the end of the first four months of the current fiscal year. Despite expectations of strong credit growth following the announcement of an expansionary budget and monetary policy, credit flow has remained stagnant, causing liquidity to pile up rapidly across banks and financial institutions (BFIs).

Dipesh Ghimire

19 Nov, 2025

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Share-Backed Loans Surge Nearly 37 Percent in First Quarter, Reflecting Renewed Investor Activity in Capital Market

Share-Backed Loans Surge Nearly 37 Percent in First Quarter, Reflecting Renewed Investor Activity in Capital Market Kathmandu – Nepal’s banking sector has witnessed a sharp rise in share-backed (margin) lending during the first quarter of the current fiscal year 2024/25 (Shrawan–Ashwin 2082/83), indicating renewed investor activity and increasing reliance on credit to participate in the stock market. According to the latest data released by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on Monday, banks issued Rs. 1.44 trillion in share-backed loans by the end of Ashwin, marking a significant 36.97 percent increase compared to the same period last year. In the previous fiscal year 2023/24 (2081/82), banks had issued Rs. 1.05 trillion in share-backed loans by Ashwin-end. The dramatic rise this year reflects a resurgence in market optimism, improved liquidity conditions in the banking system, and growing investor confidence, even as regulatory scrutiny on margin lending has tightened in recent years.

Dipesh Ghimire

18 Nov, 2025

Price Growth Varies Across Ecological Belts as Non-Food Inflation Rises but Food Prices Decline Nationwide

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Price Growth Varies Across Ecological Belts as Non-Food Inflation Rises but Food Prices Decline Nationwide

Price Growth Varies Across Ecological Belts as Non-Food Inflation Rises but Food Prices Decline Nationwide Nepal’s consumer price inflation shows clear regional differences, with the latest ecological belt–wise Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicating that non-food inflation is rising across the country, while food and beverage prices have fallen in most regions. According to the data for mid-October 2025 (Asoj 2082), the overall CPI reached 106.27, reflecting a 1.47 percent increase from the previous year and a 0.50 percent rise from the previous month. The modest increase signals that consumer inflation remains relatively stable, but the composition of price changes varies widely across Kathmandu Valley, the Terai, Hill, and Mountain regions.

Dipesh Ghimire

18 Nov, 2025

Nepal’s Consumer Inflation Falls to Lowest Level in Four Years, Signaling Broad Price Stability

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Nepal’s Consumer Inflation Falls to Lowest Level in Four Years, Signaling Broad Price Stability

Nepal’s Consumer Inflation Falls to Lowest Level in Four Years, Signaling Broad Price Stability Nepal’s consumer price inflation has continued its downward trajectory, reaching its lowest level in four years as the nation experiences broad-based relief from rising living costs. According to the latest National Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, Nepal’s year-on-year inflation averaged 1.67 percent in fiscal year 2025/26 (mid-month series), a significant decline from 4.06 percent in 2024/25, 5.44 percent in 2023/24, and 7.74 percent in 2022/23. The steady drop in inflation reflects improving supply conditions, stable food markets, easing global commodity prices, and effective monetary tightening introduced earlier by Nepal Rastra Bank.

Dipesh Ghimire

18 Nov, 2025

Nepal’s Inflation Falls Sharply as Gap with India Narrows; Price Stability Improves Across the Region

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Nepal’s Inflation Falls Sharply as Gap with India Narrows; Price Stability Improves Across the Region

Nepal’s Inflation Falls Sharply as Gap with India Narrows; Price Stability Improves Across the Region Nepal’s consumer price inflation has continued to decline steadily over the past three years, with the latest data showing a significant moderation in price growth and a narrowing inflation gap with India. According to the Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) data for mid-2025/26, Nepal’s year-on-year inflation averaged 1.67 percent, compared to 1.29 percent in India during the same period. This marks a sharp improvement from previous years when Nepal’s inflation consistently outpaced India’s by a wide margin.

Dipesh Ghimire

18 Nov, 2025

Salary and Wage Growth Strengt

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Salary and Wage Growth Strengthens Across Provinces, Sudurpashchim and Gandaki Record Highest Increases

Salary and Wage Growth Strengthens Across Provinces, Sudurpashchim and Gandaki Record Highest Increases Nepal’s provincial salary and wage levels have risen notably over the past year, with the national Salary and Wage Index climbing to 107.02 points in mid-October 2025 (Asoj 2082). According to the latest provincial wage data, overall wages increased by 4.48 percent compared to the same period last year, reflecting stronger labor market demand, rising cost-of-living adjustments, and expanding economic activity across the provinces.

Dipesh Ghimire

18 Nov, 2025

Wholesale Prices Rise Moderately as Primary Goods Decline but Manufactured Products Strengthen

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Wholesale Prices Rise Moderately as Primary Goods Decline but Manufactured Products Strengthen

Wholesale Prices Rise Moderately as Primary Goods Decline but Manufactured Products Strengthen Nepal’s wholesale market has shown a mixed pattern of inflation this year, with overall wholesale prices rising moderately despite notable drops in key commodity groups. According to the latest National Wholesale Price Index (NWPI) data, the overall wholesale index increased to 162.38 points in mid-October 2025 (Asoj 2082), reflecting a 1.32 percent rise compared to last year and 1.11 percent growth from the previous month. Although the growth remains positive, the slower pace signals a cooling in wholesale inflation pressures across the economy. One of the most significant developments is the sharp contrast between primary commodities and manufactured goods. The Primary Group, which includes food grains, vegetables, livestock, and raw agricultural materials, saw a considerable decline. The index for this category dropped by 5.90 percent from last year, primarily driven by falling food prices. Food products within the primary group fell by 6.61 percent, suggesting improved agricultural supply conditions, better harvests, or reduced transportation bottlenecks. However, non-food primary items registered a 5.99 percent increase, reflecting rising costs in minerals, raw materials, and other non-agricultural inputs.

Dipesh Ghimire

18 Nov, 2025

Wholesale Price Growth Slows to Four-Year Low as Inflation Pressure Eases Nationwide

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Wholesale Price Growth Slows to Four-Year Low as Inflation Pressure Eases Nationwide

Wholesale Price Growth Slows to Four-Year Low as Inflation Pressure Eases Nationwide Nepal’s wholesale price inflation has continued to moderate, marking the slowest pace of annual growth in four years. According to the latest National Wholesale Price Index (NWPI) data based on the fiscal year 2017/18 baseline, the average index for mid-month readings in 2025/26 reached 160.75, reflecting just 1.93 percent year-on-year growth. This represents a sharp slowdown from 3.84 percent in 2024/25 and a significant decline compared to the elevated growth of 8.47 percent recorded in 2022/23.

Dipesh Ghimire

18 Nov, 2025