What went wrong with NIC Asia Bank?
At its zenith, NIC Asia Bank looked as indomitable as a Himalayan peak. From 2013 to 2023, it expanded loans at a torrid 24% a …
Why office is young professional’s finest classroom
There is no better finishing school for the ambitious young than the office. Not because of the workthough that, too, has its meritsbut because it …
The NRB crisis: when politics trumps economics
The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) sits at the core of the country's financial stability, tasked with controlling inflation, regulating banks and safeguarding the economy from …
The NRB should come up with a tighter monetary policy
The economic impacts of Covid-19 were so brutal, the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) had to adopt extra-loose monetary policies in the past two years in …
Demand for essential oils in the world is growing. Nepal can benefit from that.
In 2021 the global essential oils (also known as aromatherapy) markets valued at $19.7 billion, up from $ 2,724 million in 2014. Precedence Research, a …
Soaring inflation and a strong dollar are adding to Nepal’s economic woes
INFLATION IS RUNNING AT A NEAR6-year high of 7.9% in Nepal, compared with 3.65% in May last year. But most people think it is even …
The government plans to create a forex hedge fund, again. What does it even mean?
In the investment world, hedging is the practice of reducing investment risk. It ensures that if one investment incurs potential loss, then there is another …
Tourism-dependent small businesses are suffering from long covid
Thamel is a crowded, noisy place these days. But not from taxis honking their way through its narrow streets, rickshaws and street dogs searching for …
What soaring fertiliser prices mean for Nepal
Fertiliser prices nearly doubled between mid-2020 and the end of 2021. Since the start of the year, prices have yet again risen by more than …
The reasons behind vast informal economy and lacklustre growth of businesses
Kamal runs a profitable business in Kathmandu city manufacturing plastics for food packaging. Despite his business flair, Kamal does not want to scale up his …
Why Nepali politicians should watch Shark Tank India
Reality TV show Shark Tank India, was a riveting experience for everyday Indian viewers and entrepreneurs alike. It gave budding Indian entrepreneurs an opportunity to …
Nepal has the Sri Lankan experience to learn from
In 2011, when Sri Lanka was at the peak of its economic and financial success, the notion the country might one day face its worst-ever …
