Nepal News Evening Economic Briefing – January 10, 2026
Summary
The six-year delayed Taplejung–Biratnagar road remains unfinished despite significant spending; NEPSE index rose 0.75% with SY Panel leading gains; Gen Z protests caused NPR 84.45 billion in damages impacting government and private assets; tourism rules tightened to combat money laundering; Saudi Arabia becomes top destination for Nepali migrant workers.
Key Points
- The Taplejung–Biratnagar road project remains incomplete after six years despite Rs 351.6 million spent, causing local frustration and prompting re-tendering.
- NEPSE index rose 0.75% this week, led by SY Panel Nepal Limited’s 19.13% surge, with high market turnover and active sector performances.
- The Gen Z protests of September inflicted record physical and economic damages worth NPR 84.45 billion, heavily impacting government assets and Bagmati Province.
- The Department of Tourism implemented stricter casino regulations to combat money laundering, including mandatory records for cash transactions exceeding Rs 200,000.
