Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – December 08, 2025
Summary
Nepal's stock market declines for the sixth consecutive day amidst political instability; Nepal Rastra Bank proposes AI regulation in banking; government plans to pay overdue subsidies to exporters while public enterprises face significant loan repayments.
Key Points
- Nepal Stock Exchange index falls for the sixth consecutive day amid political instability, with Rs 4.66 billion traded.
- Nepal Rastra Bank drafts guideline to regulate AI usage in banking, focusing on transparency, accountability, and customer protection.
- Public enterprises have overdue loan repayments exceeding Rs 408 billion, highlighting financial discipline issues.
- Government agrees to pay pending Rs 5 billion cash subsidies to exporters despite current budget cuts.
