Nepal Earns Rs 29.32 Arba from Electricity Exports to India and Bangladesh
Summary
Nepal earned Rs 29.32 arba from electricity exports to India and Bangladesh in fiscal year 2082/083, achieving a trade surplus of Rs 18.76 arba, driven by increased hydropower generation and cross-border infrastructure.
Key Points
- Nepal earned Rs 29.32 arba from electricity exports to India and Bangladesh in fiscal year 2082/083.
- The net trade surplus was Rs 18.76 arba, more than four times the previous year's surplus.
- Electricity exports rose by 62.89% to 3.87 arba units (kWh).
- Electricity imports declined by 31.57%, reducing import expenditure to Rs 10.55 arba.