Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – August 27, 2025
Summary
NEPSE index rose by 53 points to 2,819 with increased trading volume. Nepal Rastra Bank withdrew Rs 45 billion to manage excess liquidity. Government paid Rs 30.5 billion in debt in the first month of FY 2025/26 and plans to sell 30% shares of Nepal Telecom to the public.
Key Points
- NEPSE index increased by 53.01 points to reach 2,819 with all sectoral indices growing and trading volume rising to Rs 768 million.
- Nepal Rastra Bank withdrew Rs 45 billion in deposits to control excess liquidity using an auction mechanism.
- The government paid Rs 30.5 billion in domestic and foreign debt during the first month of fiscal year 2025/26.
- Bhote Koshi-I Hydropower Project tunnel breakthrough completed; the project aims to generate 44 MW by Falgun.
