Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – October 26, 2026
Summary
Nepal Oil Corporation has ordered all LP gas industries to issue mandatory VAT bills, while NEPSE slipped 4.34 points after the Dashain holiday. Contributions to the Prime Minister’s relief funds have reached Rs 18.09 billion as the government responds to flood damage in Rasuwa.
Key Points
- Nepal Oil Corporation has directed all LP gas industries and bottling plants to issue mandatory VAT bills on sales to improve tax compliance.
- NEPSE fell 4.34 points to 2,629 after Dashain, with turnover at Rs 4 billion and mixed sector performance.
- The Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund and Relief Fund have collected Rs 18.09 billion for flood response in Rasuwa.
- Other updates covered cooperative reforms, provincial spending, air service challenges in Karnali, and major business and banking developments.
