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.
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