Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – November 28, 2025
Summary
Nepal faces economic challenges with delays in IPO approvals, government budget cuts, increased power trade with Bangladesh, and local protests impacting hydropower and infrastructure projects.
Key Points
- 82 companies are awaiting IPO approval due to delays at SEBON affecting hydropower projects.
- Nepal Rastra Bank awarded a Rs 2.426 billion note printing contract to a Chinese firm.
- Nepal and Bangladesh agreed to expand power trade capacity by 20 MW and expedite hydropower projects.
- The new government cut Rs 114.10 billion from the fiscal budget, reallocating funds for priority sectors after protests.
