Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – February 10, 2026
Summary
Nepal's economy sees a 10.25 point drop in NEPSE with Rs 8.616 billion turnover, capital expenditure slashed by 21%, and remittance surging 39.1% to over Rs 1 trillion. Government revises total budget down by 14.04%.
Key Points
- Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) dropped 10.25 points to 2,662.14 with Rs 8.616 billion turnover marking a third consecutive decline.
- Finance Ministry cut annual capital expenditure estimate by 21%, projecting Rs 319 billion utilization for current year.
- Commercial banks' average lending rate dropped to 7.12%, but loan demand remains sluggish despite cheaper credit.
- Remittance inflows surged 39.1% reaching Rs 1.62 trillion in first half of fiscal year, contributing to robust foreign exchange reserves.
