Foreign reserves reach nearly Rs. 4 trillion
Summary
Nepal's foreign exchange reserves have risen to Rs. 3,946.23 billion in mid-August 2026, supported by stronger remittance inflows. The current account and balance of payments remained in surplus, while exports and imports both surged in the first month of the fiscal year.
Key Points
- Gross foreign exchange reserves rose 1.2% month-on-month to Rs. 3,946.23 billion in mid-August 2026, nearly Rs. 4 trillion.
- Remittance inflows increased 21.2% to Rs. 215.05 billion in the first month of FY 2026/27, though at a slower pace than a year earlier.
- The current account and balance of payments both stayed in surplus during the review period.
- Exports jumped 61.7% and imports rose 31% in the first month of the current fiscal year.
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