Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – February 19, 2026
Summary
Nepal plans to repair Rs 84 billion damage from Gen Z protests, anticipates Rs 150 billion election spending, and sees growth in aviation and hydropower sectors. New policies simplify foreign investment and infrastructure projects face budget challenges.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Finance allocates Rs 4.34 billion to repair Gen Z protest damages, with total damage estimated at Rs 84.457 billion.
- Election-related economic activities are expected to exceed Rs 150 billion, with significant government and candidate spending.
- Nepal Oil Corporation launched aircraft refueling services at Bharatpur Airport enhancing regional air travel capacities.
- The Electricity Regulatory Commission studies realistic costs for hydropower projects to standardize pricing and attract investment.
- Karnali Province has spent only 16.14% of its Rs 32.996 billion budget, highlighting delays in development projects amid political criticism.
