AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCentral Banking & Markets: Nepal Rastra Bank will issue a 31-day deposit collection instrument worth Rs 60 billion via bidding, with interest set by bids and repayment due on Sept 7, while NEPSE fell 4.05 points to close at 2,650.09 on Friday amid Rs 1.53bn turnover. Banking Oversight: NRB also took disciplinary action against three commercial banks and officials for regulatory violations, including penalties tied to loan classification and reporting gaps. Tax Push & Consumer Incentives: The government’s Taxpayer Incentive Reward Program kicked off with a Rs 1 million bumper prize to a Kanchanpur buyer who spent Rs 250, alongside daily Rs 100,000 winners, aiming to boost bill collection and tax compliance. Energy & Infrastructure Bottlenecks: The Infrastructure Development Committee flagged delays from electricity pole relocation and urged integrated planning for road and power works in remote areas; separately, Nepal Electricity Authority says pole moves are 80–90% complete. Mobile Services Regulation: Nepal Telecom Authority issued an 8-point directive to improve mobile network quality, complaint handling, and 4G/5G rollout plans. Transport Costs & Policy Pressure: Ride-hailing drivers protested over high commissions and low fares, while lawmakers pressed for faster economic delivery and relief on gas/petrol-related burdens. Trade & External Dependence: Nepal recorded a trade deficit with 128 of 162 partners in FY 2025/26, with imports outpacing exports despite record export earnings.
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