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FinMin Wagle initiates process to repeal 15 outdated laws, longtime demand of private sector
The 15 laws targeted for repeal were described by the Ministry as decades-old regulations that no longer align with a modern open-market economy, creating unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles and hampering investment. The reforms are expected to significantly improve Nepal’s business environment and stimulate private sector growth.
Mar 28, 2026
New Finance Minister Dr Wagle abolishes 15 laws hinderi...
New Finance Minister Dr Wagle abolishes 15 laws hinderi...
Mar 27, 2026
ADB urges caution as Middle East conflict poses risks t...
ADB urges caution as Middle East conflict poses risks t...
Mar 27, 2026
Karki-led Gen Z probe panel flags banking sector anomal...
Karki-led Gen Z probe panel flags banking sector anomal...
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NEPSE enforces working procedures; giving stockbrokers go ahead on margin trading
NEPSE enforces working procedures; giving stockbrokers go ah...
Approving the working procedure on Thursday, the front line regulator has paved the way to eligible brokerage companies to provide credit facilities to the investors.
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Insurance companies see strong growth: Rs 156 billion premium collected in eight months
Insurance companies see strong growth: Rs 156 billion premiu...
Insurance companies in Nepal have significantly increased their business, collecting a total of Rs 156 billion in premiums during the first eight months of the current fiscal year, according to the Nepal Insurance Authority. (NIA) Both life and non-life insurers contributed to this growth.
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Kalinchok Hydropower to issue 684,750 unit shares from April 5
Kalinchok Hydropower to issue 684,750 unit shares from April...
Kalinchok Hydropower is set to issue its initial public offering (IPO) from April 5. The company will open the IPO for the general public in the second phase after completing share allocation to project-affected locals and Nepalis working abroad in the first phase.
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Spring climbing season opens: 82 climbers from 10 teams receive permits
Spring climbing season opens: 82 climbers from 10 teams rece...
According to the Department of Tourism, permits have been issued since March 1. The highest number of climbers—22 from three teams—have received permits for Annapurna I.
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178 companies gain as NEPSE inclines 14.21 points
178 companies gain as NEPSE inclines 14.21 points
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday surged 14.21 points to close at 2,950.16 points.
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Birgunj Customs collects Rs 154.84 bn in revenue in seven months
Birgunj Customs collects Rs 154.84 bn in revenue in seven mo...
The office had set a target of Rs 175.31 billion for the period and has achieved 88 percent of the target so far.
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Customs revenue hits Rs 52.15 billion, making up 43% of fossil fuel import bills in seven...
Customs revenue hits Rs 52.15 billion, making up 43% of foss...
The collected revenue accounts for 42.39 percent of the total import value of Rs 123.67 billion for petroleum products.
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Base interest rate of commercial banks drops by 0.09 percent
Base interest rate of commercial banks drops by 0.09 percent
According to statements released by 20 commercial banks, they have maintained an average base interest rate of 5.20 percent for the period between mid-March and mid-April.
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NOC hikes fuel prices by Rs 15 per litre
NOC hikes fuel prices by Rs 15 per litre
Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the prices of petroleum products by Rs 15 per litre, with the new rates coming into effect from midnight Wednesday.
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Imports of electrical cooking utensils surge amid uncertainty in availability of cooking g...
Imports of electrical cooking utensils surge amid uncertaint...
Records from the Department of Customs (DoC) show that Nepal imported 8,231 units of ready-made infrared and induction stoves last month. While the total value of the electric stoves was more than Rs 139 million, the majority were induction stoves.
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