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Shanker Man Singh

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(The author is a former head of Nepse and SEZ and is currently affiliated with the private sector.)

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OPINION

Is NRB Directive on Working Capital Loan Private Sector-frie...

The NRB has given two and a half years time to the borrowers who are using more than the limit set by the working capital loan guidelines 2079BS to bring them within the limit.
Jan 09, 2023
OPINION

Expectations from the New Government

The new government is expected to establish the rule of law and end impunity. To do that, the major political parties, especially those in the government, must instruct their workers and leaders at the local level to create an environment that allows the various organs of the state to exercise their...
Dec 27, 2022
OPINION

Expectations from the New Government!

It is necessary to create a standard regarding projects of national pride. A strategy should be brought out with a clear program regarding what kind of projects should be called projects of national pride, what kind of priority and facilities such projects should get and how these projects should be...
Dec 26, 2022
OPINION

Can Businessmen be Successful Politicians?

After the implementation of the proportional election system in Nepal, the competition to become a member of parliament has become especially popular among businessmen and industrialists.
Dec 20, 2022
OPINION

MCC in Nepal: Games Nations Play!

The geopolitical confrontation between the US and China has been escalating since 2015 and Nepal is in a sensitive position in terms of geographical location. That is why we need to have a balanced relationship not only with India and China, but also with the United States.
Feb 23, 2022
OPINION

Impact of New Indian Budget on Nepal: Some Observations

Nepal has close economic ties with India due to open borders and recent exchange rate arrangements. Therefore, under the national policy of effective management of national economy and liberalization and globalization, Nepal should regularly monitor India's economic policies and programs to get maxi...
Feb 03, 2022
OPINION

Prithivi Jayanti and National Unity Day: Unity in Diversity

As Nepalis, we all need to be proud of King Prithvi Narayan Shah and his contributions to the country. He is equal for all of us who are proud to be Nepalis.
Jan 11, 2022
OPINION

Oil Price Hike in Nepal: Some Critical Observations

In this context, the market for petroleum products is so sensitive that fluctuations in the international market price may not take long to make a profit or loss in crores of rupees. Nepali private sector entrepreneurs are not in a position to take this risk.
Nov 26, 2021
OPINION

Exporting Electricity to India: Will it Prove to be a Milest...

The Nepal Electricity Authority is now in a position to sell its surplus energy. The countries of South Asia are some of the poorest countries, which aspire to high economic growth to improve the quality of life in the coming years. However, the unavailability of reliable and adequate electricity is...
Nov 10, 2021
OPINION

Assessing the country’s total wealth

Finance Minister Janardan Sharma has announced an assessment of the country's total assets. He has said that he will launch a campaign to assess the country's wealth and will not back down from it. In Nepal, for the first time in 2067 BS, an attempt was made to start a program to assess the country'...
Sep 30, 2021