Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – February 02, 2026
Summary
Nepal's stock market edged up with notable sector performances while the Health Insurance Board capped OPD services to control deficits. Financial inclusion improved, hydropower projects progressed, and commercial banks reported increased net interest income.
Key Points
- The NEPSE index rose by 1.53 points with mixed sector performance, leading gainers were Hotel & Tourism and Manufacturing & Processing.
- Health Insurance Board capped outpatient services at Rs 25,000 annually to reduce financial deficits.
- The Financial Inclusion Index increased to 0.53 due to better access, digital usage, and service quality.
- Nepal Electricity Authority advanced key hydropower projects including the 140 MW Tanahu project and Karnali Province's first 132 KV transmission line.
