Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – February 24, 2026
Summary
Nepal faces challenges in liquidity management, election campaign finance transparency, and infrastructure project delays. New policies aim to boost private hydro investment and ease FDI. Migrant worker flow to UAE remains high, while agricultural advances improve local farmers' incomes.
Key Points
- Nepal Rastra Bank struggles with excess liquidity and low interbank interest rates due to sluggish credit expansion.
- Only nine political parties and 1,213 candidates have opened required bank accounts for election campaign finance transparency.
- The Federation of Contractors demands 40% capital budget allocation to accelerate infrastructure development and address project delays.
- The Ministry of Industry removes the upper limit on foreign direct investment via the automatic route, enhancing investment opportunities in energy, tourism, and IT sectors.
