Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – August 29, 2025
Summary
The NEPSE index dropped by 38 points closing at 2,781 points. Ten major banks will undergo an international-standard audit. New concessional loan procedures were introduced to revive business loans. Domestic airfares surged ahead of Dashain festival. The government plans legislation to allow Nepali overseas investment.
Key Points
- NEPSE index fell by 38.10 points, closing at 2,781 points with 227 companies declining.
- Ten major commercial banks will face an international-standard comprehensive asset quality audit by a Bangladeshi firm.
- The Finance Ministry is inviting tenders for valuation of four long-sick government-owned industries.
- Nepal Rastra Bank issued a new procedure to revive concessional loans with interest subsidies for business startups.
