NEPSE Market Mood: Nepal Stock Exchange jumped 14.17 points to 2,726.72 on Thursday; 10.08 million shares of 338 companies traded for Rs 1.57 billion, with Everest Colour Limited the top gainer (+14.99%). FDI Watch: Foreign direct investment commitments fell for the second straight year—Rs 58.01bn in FY 2025/26, down from Rs 64.47bn—raising fresh investor-confidence concerns. Air Connectivity Push: Government extended incentives for international flights from Pokhara and Gautam Buddha airports by two years to mid-September 2028, including full waivers on parking/landing/navigation and 50% off ground handling; Flydubai’s Pokhara–Dubai route is set to start Sept 23. Hydropower Pipeline Relief: NEA began RCOD extension for 218 hydropower projects with PPAs but delayed generation, using a new four-group classification based on progress and obligations. Energy Export Win: Nepal’s electricity export earnings hit a record NPR 29.32bn to India and Bangladesh in FY 2025/26 (+67.96%), with exports rising to 3.877bn kWh. Policy for Concessional Loans: Finance Ministry implemented an amended procedure for interest grants on concessional loans, tightening monitoring and targeting to curb misuse. Public Health & Agriculture: Bird flu hit 162 poultry farms; Rs 507.1m compensation deposited for culled birds. Tech & Business Events: NAS IT Expo is scheduled for Nov 21-22 to spotlight AI, cybersecurity and digital transformation. Governance Pressure: Parliament attendance remains low, with several senior ministers and party leaders frequently absent.