Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – February 16, 2026
Summary
The Nepal Stock Exchange index fell by 8.16 points with strong market turnover. The Nepal Rastra Bank proposed a 5% overdraft limit and is modernizing regulations including digital currency. Fuel prices increased up to Rs 3 per liter. Mobile banking users reached 20.9 million, and gold prices dropped by Rs 3,000 per tola.
Key Points
- Nepal Stock Exchange index closed down by 8.16 points at 2,662.91 with robust trading activity.
- Nepal Rastra Bank proposed a six-month overdraft limit of 5% of last year's revenue and updates to banking laws including digital currency.
- Fuel prices were increased by up to Rs 3 per liter across major petroleum products.
- Mobile banking users in Nepal have reached nearly 20.9 million, indicating rapid digital financial adoption.
