First Five Months Macro Economic Indicators of FY 2025/26: Remittance Inflows Risen by 35.6%, Inflation at 1.63%
Summary
Nepal Rastra Bank reports 1.63% inflation and a 35.6% rise in remittance inflows during the first five months of FY 2025/26, with foreign exchange reserves sufficient to cover 18.2 months of imports.
Key Points
- Inflation in Nepal stood at 1.63% year-on-year in mid-December 2025 compared to 6.05% a year ago.
- Remittance inflows rose by 35.6% to Rs.870.31 billion in the first five months of FY 2025/26.
- Gross foreign exchange reserves increased 19.6% to Rs.3201.47 billion, covering 18.2 months of imports.
- Merchandise exports increased 58.2% and imports increased 15.8% during this period, with the trade deficit rising 10.5%.
