Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – February 23, 2026
Summary
Nepal's NEPSE index rose slightly amid declining turnover. The government proposes amendments to enhance central bank autonomy and tighten tourism board governance. Ethanol blending in petrol aims to reduce fuel imports by Rs 6 billion annually.
Key Points
- NEPSE closed at 2,616.97 with a 0.09% increase despite a drop in turnover.
- The government seeks to amend Nepal Rastra Bank Act to strengthen autonomy and include digital currency definitions.
- Amendments to the Nepal Tourism Board Act introduce professional criteria for leadership and prohibit political affiliations.
- Ethanol blending at 10% in petrol is approved to reduce Rs 6 billion worth of fuel imports annually.
- A new Workplace-Based Training Operation Procedure mandates employment guarantees post-training to address skilled labor shortages.
