Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Fiscal Nepal: Fiscal Nepal is a data-driven news platform covering economy, finance, business, markets for anyone seeking to understand the economic and financial landscape. ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [Rs 20 billion in payments stuck as 500 infrastructure projects face deadline hurdles, bitumen shortage deepens construction crisis](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/10/26958/rs-20-billion-in-payments-stuck-as-500-infrastructure-projects-face-deadline-hurdles-bitumen-shortage-deepens-construction-crisis/): KATHMANDU: Nepal's construction sector is grappling with a fresh crisis as nearly Rs 20 billion in government payments for around 500 completed infrastructure projects remain unpaid due to contract extension issues, while a severe shortage and sharp rise in the price of bitumen have further disrupted road construction across the country. - [NEPSE extends losing streak after monetary policy, Falls 50 points in three trading sessions](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/10/26956/nepse-extends-losing-streak-after-monetary-policy-falls-50-points-in-three-trading-sessions/): KATHMANDU: Nepal's stock market has remained under pressure since the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) unveiled its monetary policy for the upcoming fiscal year, with the benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index shedding nearly 50 points over the past three trading sessions amid investor uncertainty over new lending provisions and year-end selling pressure. - [CBFIN welcomes Monetary Policy, Calls for effective implementation of reform measures](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/10/26954/cbfin-welcomes-monetary-policy-calls-for-effective-implementation-of-reform-measures/): KATHMANDU: The Confederation of Banks and Financial Institutions Nepal (CBFIN) has welcomed the monetary policy for the upcoming fiscal year, describing it as a balanced and forward-looking framework that prioritizes price stability, financial sector resilience, regulatory simplification and overall macroeconomic stability. - [Pokhara, Samriddhi Finance begin unified operations, Signaling fresh momentum for financial sector consolidation](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/10/26951/pokhara-samriddhi-finance-begin-unified-operations-signaling-fresh-momentum-for-financial-sector-consolidation/): KATHMANDU: Pokhara Finance Limited and Samriddhi Finance Company Limited have officially commenced their unified operations from Friday following the completion of their merger process, creating a larger national finance company with a paid-up capital of nearly Rs 1.9 billion, a network of 36 branches and around 300 employees. - [Nepali Entrepreneur Dip Jung Thapa’s Kratikal Tech makes history with 205-fold oversubscribed IPO on BSE](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/09/26948/nepali-entrepreneur-dip-jung-thapas-kratikal-tech-makes-history-with-205-fold-oversubscribed-ipo-on-bse/): KATHMANDU: Kratikal Tech Limited, an India-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cybersecurity company co-founded by Nepali entrepreneur Dip Jung Thapa, has achieved a major milestone after its Initial Public Offering (IPO) was oversubscribed by 205.08 times on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), becoming what is believed to be the first company founded by a Nepali entrepreneur to be listed on India's stock market. - [EU launches €5 million South Asia Energy Connectivity project to boost regional power trade](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/09/26945/eu-launches-e5-million-south-asia-energy-connectivity-project-to-boost-regional-power-trade/): KATHMANDU. The European Union (EU) on Wednesday launched a €5 million regional initiative aimed at strengthening cross-border electricity trade and energy connectivity across South Asia, a move expected to support Nepal's ambition of becoming a regional clean energy exporter while enhancing energy security and renewable energy integration in the region. - [Govt spends 78% of annual budget, Capital expenditure stuck at 40%](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/09/26943/govt-spends-78-of-annual-budget-capital-expenditure-stuck-at-40/): KATHMANDU: The Nepal government has been able to spend only 78% of its total annual budget allocation in the current fiscal year 2025/26 (FY 2082/83), with capital expenditure remaining significantly low at just 40% despite the government entering the final days of the fiscal year. - [Nepal Stock Market extends decline, NEPSE falls 19.67 points to 2,601](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/09/26941/nepal-stock-market-extends-decline-nepse-falls-19-67-points-to-2601/): KATHMANDU: Nepal’s stock market continued its downward trend on Thursday, with the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index declining 19.67 points to close at 2,601 points. - [Construction of Dhalkebar–Hetauda 400 kV transmission line cleared after 12-year delay](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/09/26939/construction-of-dhalkebar-hetauda-400-kv-transmission-line-cleared-after-12-year-delay/): KATHMANDU: The path has been cleared for the construction of the Dhalkebar–Hetauda 400 kV electricity transmission line after the government approved the use of forest land required for the project. The decision by the Council of Ministers has removed a major hurdle that had stalled the high-capacity transmission project for more than a decade. - [Govt clears over Rs 17 billion in payments in a single day as fiscal year nears end](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/09/26937/govt-clears-over-rs-17-billion-in-payments-in-a-single-day-as-fiscal-year-nears-end/): KATHMANDU: The government sharply accelerated spending as the current fiscal year enters its final week, disbursing more than Rs 17 billion in a single day amid a rush to settle pending payments before the legal deadline. - [Germany takes over Nepal Passport printing as 15-year French monopoly ends](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/09/26935/germany-takes-over-nepal-passport-printing-as-15-year-french-monopoly-ends/): KATHMANDU: Nepal has officially ended the 15-year dominance of French passport technology provider IDEMIA (formerly Oberthur Technologies) in printing its passports, with two German companies taking over the production of electronic passports under a newly implemented system. - [Government Tightens Rules for Foreign Degree Colleges, Sets Land and Global Ranking Requirements](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/09/26930/government-tightens-rules-for-foreign-degree-colleges-sets-land-and-global-ranking-requirements/): KATHMANDU: The government has introduced stringent new standards for colleges offering foreign university degree programs in Nepal, requiring them to own a minimum amount of land and partner only with globally ranked universities. - [Telecom Operators Begin Phasing Out 3G Services in Nepal, Users Can Upgrade 4G](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/08/26925/telecom-operators-begin-phasing-out-3g-services-in-nepal-users-can-upgrade-sim-cards/): KATHMANDU: Nepal’s major telecom operators have started gradually shutting down third-generation (3G) mobile services as they shift their focus toward expanding and strengthening fourth-generation (4G) networks. - [Nepal Stocks fall 30 points as investors disappointed by new Monetary Policy](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/08/26923/nepal-stocks-fall-30-points-as-investors-disappointed-by-new-monetary-policy/): KATHMANDU: Nepal's stock market plunged by nearly 30 points on Wednesday as investors reacted negatively to the Nepal Rastra Bank's newly unveiled monetary policy, with uncertainty over margin lending provisions dampening market sentiment. - [PM Shah reaches out to private sector, Pledges business-friendly reforms to restore investor confidence](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/08/26921/pm-shah-reaches-out-to-private-sector-pledges-business-friendly-reforms-to-restore-investor-confidence/): KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday held his first high-level meeting with Nepal's leading private sector representatives since assuming office, seeking to reassure businesses that his government is committed to improving the investment climate and addressing long-standing concerns over policy uncertainty and regulatory hurdles. - [NRB targets 7% economic growth, 5.5% inflation in new monetary policy](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/08/26918/nrb-targets-7-economic-growth-5-5-inflation-in-new-monetary-policy/): KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has unveiled its Monetary Policy for fiscal year 2026/27 (FY 2083/84 BS), introducing 18 major policy measures aimed at maintaining macroeconomic stability, supporting private sector growth, strengthening the financial system, and achieving the government's ambitious economic targets. - [ADB President Meets Nepal Prime Minister as Jobs and Investment Support is Stepped Up](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/07/26914/adb-president-meets-nepal-prime-minister-as-jobs-and-investment-support-is-stepped-up/): KATHMANDU: Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda met Prime Minister Balendra Shah in Kathmandu as ADB and Nepal mark 60 years of partnership and deepen support for the country’s economic transformation, job creation, and investment. - [Banks Awash in Cash But Starved of Borrowers: Inside Nepal’s Banking Paradox](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/07/26912/banks-awash-in-cash-but-starved-of-borrowers-inside-nepals-banking-paradox/): KATHMANDU — Nepal's banking sector is facing a bizarre paradox: banks have never had so much money, yet they have rarely struggled this much to lend it out. The freshly released annual review report, titled Monetary-Policy-2082-83-Annual-Review.pdf, paints a vivid picture of a financial system struggling under the weight of its own immense cash reserves. Despite a highly supportive and flexible stance from the central bank, commercial banks are navigating a tough year marked by sluggish loan demand, historic drops in interest rates, and mounting regulatory pressures over asset quality. - [Nepal Rastra Bank Unveils Monetary Policy Review: Low Inflation and High Liquidity Maintained](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/07/26910/nepal-rastra-bank-unveils-monetary-policy-review-low-inflation-and-high-liquidity-maintained/): KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has officially released its annual review report on the monetary policy for the fiscal year 2082/83. The report highlights a mixed economic landscape for Nepal, characterized by historically strong foreign exchange reserves and low inflation, alongside a sluggish growth in private sector credit due to weak domestic demand. - [Nepal AML Department summons Jayveer Deuba in money laundering investigation](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/07/26907/nepal-aml-department-summons-jayveer-deuba-in-money-laundering-investigation/): KATHMANDU: Nepal's Department of Money Laundering Investigation (DMLI) has issued a public notice directing Jayveer Deuba, son of former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, to appear before the department within seven days as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering offences. - [NAIMA Nepal mobility expo 2026 to showcase over 55 brands, 40+ vehicle launches in Kathmandu](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/07/26904/naima-nepal-mobility-expo-2026-to-showcase-over-55-brands-40-vehicle-launches-in-kathmandu/): KATHMANDU: Nepal's automobile industry is gearing up for one of its biggest annual events as the Nepal Automobile Importers and Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) announced that the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026 will feature more than 55 automobile and mobility brands, 51 exhibition stalls, and over 40 new vehicle and mobility product launches, reflecting the country's rapidly evolving transportation and electric mobility landscape. - [NRB set to unveil Monetary Policy today, Focus expected on credit expansion and flexible policy stance](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/07/26902/nrb-set-to-unveil-monetary-policy-today-focus-expected-on-credit-expansion-and-flexible-policy-stance/): KATHMANDU: The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is set to unveil its Monetary Policy for Fiscal Year 2083/84 (2026/27) later today, with expectations that the central bank will continue its accommodative policy stance while prioritizing credit expansion to support Nepal's economic recovery. - [Cristiano Ronaldo: The legendary career of football’s relentless goalscorer continues to inspire millions](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/07/26899/cristiano-ronaldo-the-legendary-career-of-footballs-relentless-goalscorer-continues-to-inspire-millions/): KATHMANDU: Few athletes in modern sporting history have redefined excellence as consistently as Cristiano Ronaldo. From a modest upbringing on the Portuguese island of Madeira to becoming one of the greatest footballers of all time, Ronaldo's career has been built on extraordinary discipline, determination, and an unwavering desire to win. - [NEPSE Falls 26.29 Points as All Market Indicators Decline, Index Settles at 2,627](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/06/26894/nepse-falls-26-29-points-as-all-market-indicators-decline-index-settles-at-2627/): KATHMANDU: Nepal’s stock market witnessed a broad-based decline on the first trading day of the week, with all major indicators closing in the red as selling pressure dominated throughout the session. - [Nepal economy grows 3.51% in Q3 of FY 2082/83, Driven by energy, finance and trade sectors](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/06/26891/nepal-economy-grows-3-51-in-q3-of-fy-2082-83-driven-by-energy-finance-and-trade-sectors/): KATHMANDU: Nepal’s economy recorded a moderate expansion in the third quarter of the current fiscal year 2082/83 (2025/26), with the National Statistics Office estimating that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.51 percent in real terms compared to the same period last year, according to the latest Quarterly National Accounts released for the period covering Magh, Falgun and Chaitra months. - [Nagdhunga–Mugling Highway upgrade gains momentum as 27 KM of Naubise–Malekhu section completed](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/06/26889/nagdhunga-mugling-highway-upgrade-gains-momentum-as-27-km-of-naubise-malekhu-section-completed/): KATHMANDU: Construction of the Nagdhunga–Mugling Highway Expansion Project, one of Nepal's most strategically important road infrastructure projects connecting Kathmandu with the country's major trade and transport corridors, has gathered pace, with 27 kilometers of road works completed on the Naubise–Malekhu section. - [ADB President Masato Kanda arrives in Nepal, Set to hold high-level talks with PM Shah](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/06/26886/adb-president-masato-kanda-arrives-in-nepal-set-to-hold-high-level-talks-with-pm-shah/): KATHMANDU: Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda has arrived in Nepal for a two-day official visit, marking the first visit by an ADB president to the country in nearly a decade and underscoring the multilateral lender's continued commitment to Nepal's economic development and infrastructure agenda. - [Government’s dual role raises fresh questions over telecom sector governance and growth](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/05/26883/governments-dual-role-raises-fresh-questions-over-telecom-sector-governance-and-growth/): KATHMANDU: At a time when the government is projecting good governance, institutional reform and digital transformation as its key priorities, Nepal's telecommunications sector continues to operate under a governance structure that many corporate governance experts describe as inherently conflicted. - [Govt payment selays to contractors putting pressure on banking sector, Says Nabil Bank CEO](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/05/26880/govt-payment-selays-to-contractors-putting-pressure-on-banking-sector-says-nabil-bank-ceo/): KATHMANDU: Delayed payments by the government to construction contractors are increasing stress on Nepal's banking sector and raising the risk of higher non-performing loans (NPLs), according to Manoj Gyawali, Chief Executive Officer of Nabil Bank. - [Nepali mountaineer Kili Pemba Sherpa completes all 14 of the World’s 8,000-Metre peaks with Nanga Parbat Summit](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/05/26875/nepali-mountaineer-kili-pemba-sherpa-completes-all-14-of-the-worlds-8000-metre-peaks-with-nanga-parbat-summit/): KATHMANDU: Nepal has added another remarkable chapter to its mountaineering legacy as veteran climber Kili Pemba Sherpa successfully completed all 14 of the world's 8,000-metre mountains after reaching the summit of Nanga Parbat (8,125 metres) in Pakistan on Friday, joining the elite group of mountaineers worldwide to have conquered every peak above 8,000 metres. - [FNCCI submits comprehensive Monetary Policy reform proposal for FY 2083/84 to parliament finance committee](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/05/26872/fncci-submits-comprehensive-monetary-policy-reform-proposal-for-fy-2083-84-to-parliament-finance-committee/): KATHMANDU: The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has submitted an extensive set of monetary policy recommendations for Fiscal Year 2083/84 to the Finance Committee of the Federal Parliament, urging structural reforms in Nepal’s banking sector, credit system, and investment environment to revive sluggish domestic economic activity. - [Finance Ministry reports major reforms and policy push in first 100 days under Dr. Swarnim Wagle](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/05/26870/finance-ministry-reports-major-reforms-and-policy-push-in-first-100-days-under-dr-swarnim-wagle/): KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Finance, under Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle, has outlined a wide-ranging set of reforms, policy actions, and institutional improvements achieved within the first 100 days of his tenure, focusing on legal restructuring, fiscal discipline, digital transformation, and investment facilitation. - [Daunne section of Mahendra Highway nears completion, Concrete road designed to last at least 30 years](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/05/26868/daunne-section-of-mahendra-highway-nears-completion-concrete-road-designed-to-last-at-least-30-years/): KATHMANDU: Construction of the Daunne section of Nepal's Mahendra Highway has entered its final stage, with project officials stating that the newly built concrete pavement is designed to last at least 30 years, and up to 40 years if axle-load regulations and engineering standards are properly enforced. - [Bishnu Bahadur Karki assumes office as Rotary District Governor for Nepal and Bhutan](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/04/26864/bishnu-bahadur-karki-assumes-office-as-rotary-district-governor-for-nepal-and-bhutan/): KATHMANDU: Rotarian Bishnu Bahadur Karki has officially assumed office as the District Governor of Rotary International District 3292 (Nepal and Bhutan) for the Rotary year 2026–27. The installation ceremony was held at Hotel Yak & Yeti in Kathmandu. - [Nepal launches Rs 1 trillion alternative development finance fund to mobilize large-scale infrastructure investment](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/03/26861/nepal-launches-rs-1-trillion-alternative-development-finance-fund-to-mobilize-large-scale-infrastructure-investment/): KATHMANDU — Nepal has formally advanced a major structural reform in development financing with the implementation of the Alternative Development Finance Mobilization Act, 2083, paving the way for the creation of a sovereign-backed investment vehicle designed to mobilize up to Rs 1 trillion (equivalent to Rs 1,000 billion or Rs 100,000 crore) for large-scale infrastructure and economic development projects. - [A new journey of governance and delivery: Testing results-based reform in RSP’s first 100 days](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/03/26855/a-new-journey-of-governance-and-delivery-testing-results-based-reform-in-rsps-first-100-days/): Umesh Poudel - [Construction of main tunnel begins at 106 MW Jagdulla Hydropower Project in Dolpa](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/03/26852/construction-of-main-tunnel-begins-at-106-mw-jagdulla-hydropower-project-in-dolpa/): KATHMANDU: Construction of the main tunnel for the 106 MW Jagdulla Semi-Reservoir Hydropower Project in Dolpa officially commenced on Thursday, marking a significant milestone for one of Nepal's largest government-backed hydropower developments under the People's Hydropower Program. - [Nepal tightens rules against artificial fuel shortages, Violators face up to Rs 1 million fine and 15-day supply suspension](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/03/26850/nepal-tightens-rules-against-artificial-fuel-shortages-violators-face-up-to-rs-1-million-fine-and-15-day-supply-suspension/): KATHMANDU: The Government of Nepal has introduced stricter penalties against petroleum dealers that deliberately create artificial fuel shortages by shutting down fuel stations without valid reasons, following recent disruptions in the country's fuel distribution system. - [Nepal Rastra Bank to issue Rs 25 billion one-year bond today through online auction](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/03/26848/nepal-rastra-bank-to-issue-rs-25-billion-one-year-bond-today-through-online-auction/): KATHMANDU: The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is set to issue a Rs 25 billion one-year 'Nepal Rastra Bank Bond 2084' on Thursday as part of its ongoing liquidity management operations in the banking system. - [Flood at Melamchi intake halts water supply to Kathmandu valley](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/03/26846/flood-at-melamchi-intake-halts-water-supply-to-kathmandu-valley/): KATHMANDU: Water supply from the Melamchi Drinking Water Project to Kathmandu Valley has been temporarily suspended from Thursday after floodwaters and heavy sediment entered the project's intake following continuous rainfall. - [Rasuwagadhi Miteri Bridge reopens, China-Nepal cargo movement resumes after four-day suspension](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/03/26843/rasuwagadhi-miteri-bridge-reopens-china-nepal-cargo-movement-resumes-after-four-day-suspension/): KATHMANDU: Cross-border trade through the Rasuwagadhi border point resumed on Thursday after the reopening of the Miteri Bridge, allowing cargo vehicles to travel between Nepal and China's Kerung (Gyirong) following the successful completion of safety tests on the Bailey bridge. - [‘Nepalis spent Rs 459 billion on domestic and overseas travel in a year, Rs 395 billion stayed within Nepal’](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/02/26841/nepalis-spent-rs-459-billion-on-domestic-and-overseas-travel-in-a-year-rs-395-billion-stayed-within-nepal/): KATHMANDU: Nepalis spent a combined Rs 459 billion on domestic and outbound travel during the fiscal year 2081/82 (2024/25), with the overwhelming majority of expenditure remaining within the country, according to Nepal's first comprehensive Domestic Tourism Survey 2081/82 released on Thursday by the National Statistics Office (NSO). - [Nepal reduces inter-province public transport fares by 2% following fuel price drop](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/02/26839/nepal-reduces-inter-province-public-transport-fares-by-2-following-fuel-price-drop/): KATHMANDU: Nepal's Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has reduced fares for inter-province public transportation by 2 percent, following the recent decline in fuel prices. - [Nepal approves National Advertising Policy 2083, bringing digital ads, Influencers and AI-generated deepfakes under regulation](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/02/26836/nepal-approves-national-advertising-policy-2083-bringing-digital-ads-influencers-and-ai-generated-deepfakes-under-regulation/): KATHMANDU: The Government of Nepal has approved the National Advertising Policy 2083, introducing a comprehensive regulatory framework aimed at modernizing the country's advertising industry, strengthening consumer protection, and bringing digital advertising, social media promotions, influencer marketing, and artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content under formal oversight. - [Bishnu Paudel’s custody extended by six more days](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/02/26834/bishnu-paudels-custody-extended-by-six-more-days/): KATHMANDU: The Special Court has extended the custody of CPN-UML Vice Chairman Bishnu Prasad Paudel by six days in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation. - [Banking sector drives stock market up, Turnover improves](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/02/26832/banking-sector-drives-stock-market-up-turnover-improves/): KATHMANDU: The Nepali stock market continued its upward momentum on Thursday, gaining 8.78 points after a strong 44-point rise in the previous trading session. The rally was primarily driven by gains in the banking sector, which lifted the overall market sentiment. - [Gandaki orders ride-sharing platforms to register within 30 days or face legal action](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/02/26829/gandaki-orders-ride-sharing-platforms-to-register-within-30-days-or-face-legal-action/): KATHMANDU: The Gandaki Province has directed all ride-sharing service providers operating within the province to obtain official registration and operating licenses within 30 days, warning that failure to comply will result in legal action and financial penalties. - [Nepal welcomes more than 91,000 foreign tourists in June as international arrivals continue to rise](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/02/26827/nepal-welcomes-more-than-91000-foreign-tourists-in-june-as-international-arrivals-continue-to-rise/): KATHMANDU: Nepal's tourism industry continued its strong recovery in June 2026, with the country welcoming 91,363 foreign tourists by air, marking a 19.5 percent year-on-year increase and surpassing pre-pandemic arrival levels. - [Nepal plans to increase electricity exports to Bangladesh to 60 MW, Eyes seasonal power trade](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/02/26823/nepal-plans-to-increase-electricity-exports-to-bangladesh-to-60-mw-eyes-seasonal-power-trade/): KATHMANDU: Nepal has moved forward with plans to increase its electricity exports to Bangladesh from 40 megawatts (MW) to 60 MW, marking another step in strengthening regional energy cooperation and expanding the country's cross-border power trade. - [Fuel price cut lowers domestic airfares in Nepal; CAAN revises fuel surcharge across routes](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/2026/07/02/26821/fuel-price-cut-lowers-domestic-airfares-in-nepal-caan-revises-fuel-surcharge-across-routes/): KATHMANDU: Domestic airfares in Nepal have been reduced after the government lowered the price of aviation turbine fuel for domestic flights by Rs. 40 per litre, prompting the country's aviation regulator to revise fuel surcharge rates applicable to airline tickets. ## Pages - [Our Team](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/our-team/): Executive Editor: Umesh Poudel - [](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/1399-2/) - [](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/1375-2/) - [NEA](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/nea/) - [About Us](https://www.fiscalnepal.com/about-us/): Mission & Vision: Fiscal Nepal (fiscalnepal.com) promotes fair and credible journalism abiding itself with all prevailing laws. 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