Dilip Paudel
Dilip PaudelThe author, award-winning investigative journalist, serves as the Head of the Business Bureau at Nagarik Daily. He covers issues related to business, corruption, government and trade, fiscal and monetary policies.
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ECONOMY
Govt amends nine laws through ordinance to attract investors
Govt amends nine laws through ordinance to attract investors
KATHMANDU, April 23: To attract domestic and foreign investors, the government has amended nine laws through an ordinance. These amendments are made on the eve of the Nepal Investment Summit-2024 and address long-standing complaints from the private sector that the existing laws hinder the creation...
Apr 23, 2024
POLITICS
Govt fails to meet self-proclaimed targets
Govt fails to meet self-proclaimed targets
KATHMANDU, March 2: The government led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal, which promised to deliver good governance, development and prosperity, has fallen short of its self-imposed targets. Despite formulating policies and programs, as well as budgetary goals, the government has struggled to achieve progress.
Mar 02, 2024
ECONOMY
NAC’s aircraft purchase process lands in controversy; allegation of commissions of Rs 180...
NAC’s aircraft purchase process lands in controversy; allega...
KATHMANDU, Feb 26: The procurement process initiated by Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) for the acquisition of three aircraft, estimated at around Rs 3 billion, has sparked controversy.
Feb 26, 2024
ECONOMY
Economic growth goal of 15th five-year plan remains unmet
Economic growth goal of 15th five-year plan remains unmet
KATHMANDU, Feb 20: Although the government prepared the 15th five-year plan with the aim of achieving high economic growth following the latest political change in the country, the achievements have fallen significantly short of expectations.
Feb 20, 2024
ECONOMY
Foreign aid decreases by Rs 77 billion
Foreign aid decreases by Rs 77 billion
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: As Nepal grapples with resource shortages for development projects, there's been a huge decline in international aid extended to the country by its development partners.
Feb 16, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt aims to increase the size of GDP to Rs 8.5 trillion in five years
Govt aims to increase the size of GDP to Rs 8.5 trillion in...
KATHMANDU, Feb 7: The government aims to increase the size of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) by around Rs 2.9 trillion in the next five years. As the 15th Plan is nearing completion, the National Planning Commission (NPC), which has prepared the draft of the 16th Plan, has set a target o...
Feb 07, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepali products reach Japan for the first time via China trade route
Nepali products reach Japan for the first time via China tra...
KATHMANDU, Jan 29: Eight years after signing a transit agreement with China, Nepal has started exporting goods to third countries using Chinese ports. Nepal, which is only dependent on India for international trade with third countries, has started sending goods to third countries using China's land...
Jan 29, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal’s banking sector faces impact of sluggish economy
Nepal’s banking sector faces impact of sluggish economy
KATHMANDU, Jan 28: The country's sluggish economy has affected the banks’ balance sheets. Due to the problems seen in the economy, industries and businesses have been affected, and industrialists and businessmen have not been able to pay the interest on their loans on time.
Jan 28, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepali industrialists and businessmen face blacklisting amid economic downturn
Nepali industrialists and businessmen face blacklisting amid...
KATHMANDU, Jan 12: Prabin Gurung, who started a business in order to contribute domestically without seeking foreign employment, now has to face difficulty as the land he mortgaged while taking a loan has gone up for auction.
Jan 12, 2024
ECONOMY
Capital outflow worth Rs 47.35 billion for foreign studies in five months of current FY
Capital outflow worth Rs 47.35 billion for foreign studies i...
KATHMANDU, Jan 12: The increase in the number of Nepali students going abroad to pursue foreign education is contributing to significant capital outflows.
Jan 12, 2024