FDI pledges drop by 66 percent in two months to Rs 11.12 billion
Summary
Foreign direct investment commitments in Nepal fell 66.39 percent in the first two months of the current fiscal year to Rs 11.12 billion. Tourism attracted the largest share of pledged investment, while ICT led in the number of approved enterprises.
Key Points
- FDI commitments in Nepal dropped 66.39 percent year-on-year in the first two months of FY 2026/27 to Rs 11.12 billion.
- The Department of Industry says 328 projects received pledges expected to create 3,447 jobs, compared with 236 projects worth Rs 33.09 billion in the same period last year.
- Tourism drew 34 percent of the pledged investment, followed by services, energy, manufacturing and agriculture.
- ICT led in the number of approved enterprises, accounting for 212 projects and 65 percent of the total.
