Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – February 04, 2026
Summary
Nepal's stock market sees slight decline as Nepal Rastra Bank manages liquidity with Rs 20 billion deposit auction. Efforts continue to resolve transport and trade delays, with new investments and labor migration trends highlighted.
Key Points
- The Nepal Stock Exchange slipped slightly with a turnover of Rs 7.499 billion.
- Nepal Rastra Bank successfully collected Rs 20 billion via deposit auction to control excess liquidity.
- Nepal Foreign Trade Association urged government to address transport delays and revise trade protocols.
- Nearly 100,000 Nepali workers migrated to the UAE in six months, making it the top labor destination.
- Deurali-Janta Pharmaceuticals announced a Rs 4.45 billion investment in a new production unit in Chitwan.
