Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – November 10, 2026
Summary
Gold and silver prices rose sharply in Nepal over the past year as higher customs duties and exchange-rate swings lifted domestic rates. The update also covers rising livestock feed costs, strong export earnings from Kakarbhitta, weak tourism in Koshi, a slow budget pace in Gandaki, and traffic disruption on the Prithvi Highway after a landslide.
Key Points
- Gold delivered a 17 percent annual return and silver a 25.77 percent return, with domestic prices boosted by higher customs duties and currency fluctuations.
- Imported maize and soybean meal pushed livestock feed production costs up 15 percent, raising broiler, layer and egg production costs across the country.
- Large cardamom exports through Kakarbhitta reached Rs 988.8 million, while NRB reported lower hotel occupancy and foreign tourist arrivals in Koshi Province.
- A landslide at Ghoptebhir caused severe congestion on the Prithvi Highway as thousands of Tihar travelers were stranded for hours.
