Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – April 30, 2026
Summary
Nepal Rastra Bank drains Rs 120 billion liquidity to stabilize market rates as NEPSE index drops slightly. Mandatory online mortgage system begins; customs offices face revenue and regulatory challenges amid import-export disruptions. Several provincial budgets and infrastructure projects report sluggish progress.
Key Points
- Nepal Rastra Bank conducted a liquidity drainage operation collecting Rs 120 billion to manage surplus funds.
- NEPSE index fell 5.73 points to 2,738.72 with Rs 4.916 billion turnover, affected by declines in several sectors.
- Online mortgage processing made mandatory for all banks to streamline property transactions under Digital Nepal initiative.
- Customs offices at Birgunj and Timure face operational halts due to disputes over Maximum Retail Price (MRP) labeling, impacting revenue collection.
