Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – September 11, 2026
Summary
NEPSE rose by 27.94 points to close at 2559.49, with turnover reaching Rs 4.35 billion on the final trading day of the week. The briefing also highlights cooking gas shortages, Bhote Koshi flood damage across social sectors, fertilizer supply disruptions, and planned capital market reforms.
Key Points
- NEPSE closed higher by 27.94 points at 2559.49, with Rs 4.35 billion in turnover and gains across all sector indices.
- The Nepal LP Gas Industry Association condemned profiteering amid the ongoing cooking gas shortage, while bottling plants are running overtime to increase supply to Kathmandu.
- The Bhote Koshi flash flood caused major damage to homes, schools, public buildings and health facilities, with large recovery costs estimated across sectors.
- Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle announced a 10 to 12-point reform plan for the capital market as the government seeks to strengthen market performance.
