Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – December 11, 2025
Summary
Nepal's economy faces subdued stock market activity amid political uncertainty, new carbon trading regulations, delays in provincial projects, and challenges in health insurance payments. Key sectors including real estate, water supply, and agriculture report significant financial and operational hurdles.
Key Points
- NEPSE index dipped by 1.66 points with low market volatility attributed to political uncertainty.
- Government introduced Carbon Trading Regulations 2025 including private sector projects for carbon emission reduction.
- Land Revenue Offices began issuing recovery letters for long-standing real estate tax arrears.
- Bagmati Province projects face delays with cold storage facilities and tourism structures underutilized.
- Health Insurance Board reports a Rs 14 billion payment deficit affecting hospital reimbursements.
- Nepal Water Supply Corporation, Dhangadhi faces over Rs 20 million in outstanding dues.
- Contract for a section of Kanchanpur Postal Highway was terminated due to contractor non-performance.
- Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City proposed converting a Tribhuvan Highway segment into a tourist route.
- Paddy production in Gulmi district dropped by 8% due to environmental and cultivation challenges.
- Locals in Salyan halted limestone transporter movement protesting road damage and environmental impact.
