Macroeconomic Summary of First 11 Months: Inflation at 5.22 %, Remittances Rises by 38.2%, Foreign Currency Enough to Cover 19.1 Months Import
Summary
Nepal Rastra Bank reports inflation at 5.22%, a 38.2% rise in remittances, and foreign currency reserves sufficient to cover 19.1 months of imports during the first eleven months of FY 2025/26.
Key Points
- Inflation remained at 5.22% year-over-year as of mid-June 2026.
- Remittance inflows rose by 38.2% to Rs.2120.80 billion during the first eleven months of FY 2025/26.
- Gross foreign exchange reserves stood at Rs.3755.64 billion, enough to cover 19.1 months of imports.
- Merchandise exports grew 12.3% while merchandise imports increased 15.2%, leading to a 15.7% rise in trade deficit.
