Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – August 25, 2025
Summary
The NEPSE index rebounded after three stagnant days, reaching 2,761 points amidst a decline in transaction volume. The government plans to install embossed number plates on 2.5 million vehicles and will pay pending sugarcane subsidies to farmers. The balance of payments shows a surplus, and several infrastructure projects have been reallocated budgets amid customs investigations on electric vehicles.
Key Points
- NEPSE index rose by 21.30 points to close at 2,761 after three days of stagnation.
- Stock market capitalization reached NPR 4.656 trillion, up from NPR 3.5368 trillion last fiscal year.
- The government plans to emboss number plates on 2.5 million vehicles, with 80,000 already fitted.
- The balance of payments surplus increased to NPR 59.454 billion, with the current account surplus rising significantly.
