AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoTrade and Logistics: Lawmakers have urged 24-hour operations at Birgunj Dry Port and the Integrated Check Post, alongside better use of rail infrastructure, to speed cargo movement. Stock Market: NEPSE edged up 0.94 points to 2,630.76 as turnover rose to Rs 5.79 billion, with hydropower shares leading gains. Remittances: Nepal received Rs 2.36 trillion in remittances last fiscal year—35.8% of GDP—with inflows up 37%; the challenge is channeling more of the money into productive investment. Energy Exports: Electricity sales earned nearly Rs 100 billion, with exports to Bangladesh resuming after flood disruption. Banking: NIFRA’s first-quarter profit fell 20% to Rs 166.4 million as net interest income declined, while Standard Chartered Bank announced a proposed 16% cash dividend, subject to approval.
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