Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – August 24, 2025

Summary

The Nepal Stock Exchange fell by 18 points amid high trading volumes. Remittance inflows rose 19.2% to Rs 1.72 trillion in FY 2024/25, boosting foreign reserves. Nepal faced trade deficits with 86 countries in the first month of FY 2025/26.

Key Points
  • NEPSE index declined by 18 points (0.65%) closing at 2,739.95 with 14 million shares traded.
  • Remittance inflow increased by 19.2% to Rs 1.72 trillion in FY 2024/25, pushing foreign reserves up 31.2%.
  • Nepal recorded trade deficits with 86 countries in the first month of FY 2025/26, less than last year’s 90 countries.
  • Nepal Rastra Bank withdrew Rs 50 billion due to excess liquidity in the financial system.
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