AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublic Finances: Nepal’s public debt crossed Rs. 3 trillion in the first quarter of 2026/27, reaching 45.59% of GDP. The government spent Rs. 98.87 billion on debt servicing, adding pressure on funds for development. Industry and Energy: Manufacturing growth weakened in October as new-order growth slowed. Koshi Province’s electricity capacity reached 994 MW, while the new 132 kV Keraun substation is expected to strengthen supply in Morang. Fuel Costs: Nepal Oil Corporation expects a Rs. 3.21 billion loss over two weeks after holding fuel prices steady for consumers; LPG accounts for its steepest per-cylinder loss. Trade and Investment: Nepal and Pakistan’s chambers of commerce called for stronger business links and investment, with Nepali tea, herbs and processed farm goods among potential exports. FNCCI’s international trade fair, set for December 3–7, will bring together more than 200 domestic and foreign stalls. Finance and Markets: Eight development banks more than doubled combined first-quarter profits to Rs. 1.67 billion, largely as provisions fell. NEPSE, meanwhile, dropped 32.65 points as turnover declined to Rs. 7.18 billion.
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