Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – December 15, 2025
Summary
Nepal's stock market saw gains with NEPSE rising by 6.74 points and Rs 3.44 billion turnover. NRB eased collateral rules and lowered provisioning requirements, while bank deposit interest rates dipped below 5%. Tatopani border reopened after a blockade damaging Rs 300 million worth of goods.
Key Points
- NEPSE index rose by 6.74 points to 2,601.61 with Rs 3.44 billion turnover involving 329 companies.
- Nepal Rastra Bank revised collateral acquisition rules and eased provisioning duties on banks.
- Bank deposit interest rates dropped below 5% following cuts by 13 commercial banks.
- Tatopani border reopened after a week-long blockade causing Rs 300 million worth of fruit to spoil.
