Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – August 30, 2025
Summary
Continuous rains have blocked major highways, NEPSE index rebounds, and Nepal moves to exit FATF grey list. Private sector may enter electricity trading, while remittances hit record highs. Life insurers see growth, and gold prices surge beyond Rs 200,000 per tola.
Key Points
- Heavy monsoon rains have caused landslides and floods blocking nine major highways across Nepal, severely affecting transport.
- The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index gained 23 points last week, ending a bearish trend and improving market sentiment.
- Nepal officially began processes to exit the FATF grey list, showcasing legal and regulatory reforms at the Asia-Pacific Group meeting in Tokyo.
- The Nepal Electricity Authority's monopoly on electricity trading is being challenged by proposals to allow private sector participation to boost competition and market expansion.
