AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNRB Liquidity Move: Nepal Rastra Bank called bids to collect Rs 60 billion via a 19-day deposit instrument, with principal and interest due Oct 9, to manage liquidity. Budget Cashflow: The government disbursed nearly Rs 33 billion on the FY 2082/83 payment deadline, with Rs 12.42b current, Rs 18.39b capital and Rs 2.35b financial management spending. Hydropower Update: Seti Khola Hydropower (22 MW) has started trial power generation, feeding the grid for 15 days before regular commercial output. Power Grid Milestone: The Hetauda–Dhalkebar 400 kV line hurdle eased after Cabinet approval to use affected forest land, aiming to resume construction faster. Construction Accountability: Public Procurement Monitoring Office blacklisted 10 firms for 1–3 years, including Pappu/Mahadev JV, barring them from state procurement. Market & Investor Mood: NEPSE fell 19.67 points to 2,601.92; SEBON says it’s preparing a time-bound roadmap to address secondary market problems. Education Regulation: Cabinet approved new rules for educational consultancies and foreign university affiliation, adding student safeguards and accreditation requirements. EU Energy Connectivity: EU launched a €5m project in Kathmandu to boost cross-border power trade across South Asia, including Nepal. Consumer Pressure: Predatory lending victims began another march to Kathmandu, alleging harassment and non-implementation of past agreements.
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