Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – February 26, 2026
Summary
Nepal Stock Exchange closed at 2,654.93 with a 0.22% rise amid mixed sector performance. Nepal Rastra Bank plans to revise credit limits to boost investment. The Ministry of Labor strictly regulates migrant workers' health checks. Banks face excess liquidity, and Nepal Airlines sees revenue growth. Election flight operations remain on schedule.
Key Points
- Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) rose 0.22 percent to close at 2,654.93, with mixed sector performances.
- Nepal Rastra Bank plans to revise sectoral credit limits to encourage lending in tourism, IT, and export-oriented industries.
- The Ministry of Labor tightened health check regulations for foreign employment to prevent unauthorized practices.
- Commercial banks have accumulated Rs 11.49 billion in excess liquidity due to low loan demand amid political instability.
- Nepal Airlines reported a 7% revenue increase and an 18.7% rise in passenger numbers in the first half of fiscal year 2025/26.
