Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – February 14, 2026
Summary
Nepal's economy faces fluctuations with NEPSE index dropping amid election uncertainty, IT exports reaching NPR 1.45 trillion, and rising bank deposits. Key sectors such as banking, insurance, and infrastructure are undergoing notable changes impacting the financial landscape.
Key Points
- Nepal Stock Exchange fell 37.63 points due to political uncertainty ahead of the March 5 general election, with hotels and finance sectors hit hard.
- Nepal's IT service exports surged to NPR 1.45 trillion, marking significant growth and aiming for NPR 30 trillion in the next decade.
- Bank deposits increased to NPR 76.81 trillion amid weak private sector credit demand, contributing to lower loan and deposit interest rates.
- Government capital spending lags with only 15.62% utilization of allocated budget by mid-February, forcing a downward revision of the fiscal year expenditure estimate.
