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.
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