Nepal approves 94 FDI projects worth Rs 5.11bn
Summary
Nepal’s Department of Industry approved 94 foreign direct investment projects worth Rs 5.11 billion between mid-September and mid-October, with most cleared through the automatic route. The approved projects are expected to create 1,167 jobs, while ICT, tourism and energy drew the largest shares of investment.
Key Points
- The Department of Industry approved 94 FDI projects worth Rs 5.11 billion in one month, most of them through the automatic route.
- FDI approvals in the first three months of fiscal year 2026/27 reached Rs 16.23 billion across 422 projects, expected to generate 5,129 jobs.
- ICT accounted for the largest number of projects, while tourism attracted the highest investment value and energy drew Rs 4 billion through just two projects.
- The department also approved share agreements, technology transfer deals, visas for investors and reported royalty and dividend repatriation figures.
