Infrastructure Investment Nepal 2026
Nepal ramps up hydropower and investment projects
What happened
Nepal approved significant foreign direct investment and launched major hydropower and infrastructure initiatives in July 2026. These efforts aim to boost energy generation, job creation, and long-term economic growth despite sector challenges.
Timeline
64 MW Hydropower Investment Announced
Jul 22, 04:27Buddha Bhumi Nepal Hydro Power Company Limited announced investment in two hydropower projects totaling 64 MW, holding 51% ownership in the 43 MW Upper Nyasem and 21 MW Upper Nyasem Khola-A projects associated with Sindhujwala Hydropower Ltd.
FDI Projects Approved
Jul 19, 06:11Nepal's Department of Industry approved foreign direct investment commitments totaling 58.01 billion rupees for fiscal year 2082/83 across 1,116 projects including agriculture, tourism, and IT sectors.
FDI Commitment Decreases
Jul 18, 21:56Foreign direct investment commitments to Nepal decreased to 58.01 billion rupees in fiscal year 2025/26, with 1,116 projects approved expected to create 28,423 jobs; agriculture and forestry sectors led with 23.188 billion rupees.
Alternative Finance Bill Passed
Jul 17, 08:29Nepal passed the Alternative Finance Bill to mobilize new financial instruments such as thematic, offshore, and project bonds to support infrastructure development aiming at 30,000 MW electricity generation and 30,000 km road construction within ten years.
Latest Coverage
Buddha Bhumi Nepal Hydro Power to Invest in 64 MW Hydropower Projects
Jul 22Buddha Bhumi Nepal Hydro Power Company Limited will invest in two hydropower projects totaling 64 MW and will hold a 51% ownership stake.
sharesansar.com BusinessDepartment of Industry Approves 58 Billion in Foreign Investment
Jul 19Nepal's Department of Industry approved 58.01 billion rupees in Foreign Direct Investment for fiscal year 2082/83, spanning 1,116 projects across sectors including agriculture, tourism, …
sharesansar.com BusinessFDI commitments to Nepal drop to Rs 58 billion in FY 2025/26
Jul 18Foreign Direct Investment commitments to Nepal dropped to Rs 58.01 billion in FY 2025/26, led by agriculture and forestry sectors, with job creation expected …
nepalnews.com BusinessMP Lima Adhikari Stresses Need for Alternative Financial Sources for Nepal's Infrastructure Development
Jul 17MP Lima Adhikari emphasizes the need for alternative financial sources beyond traditional government budgets to meet Nepal's ambitious infrastructure goals, including generating 30,000 MW …
ratopati.com Business