80 percent start-ups in Koshi province are in profit, despite bracing all odds

Summary

A study by Nepal Rastra Bank reveals that 80% of start-ups in Koshi Province are profitable despite challenges such as limited capital and market access.

Key Points
  • 80 percent of start-up enterprises in Koshi Province are earning profits despite challenges.
  • Start-ups are categorized into agriculture and forestry, production, service, tourism, and IT sectors.
  • Majority of start-ups operate locally or nationally, with a small fraction serving international markets.
  • Recommendations include seed capital mobilization, legal flexibility, tax incentives, and incubation centers to support start-ups.
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