Nepal’s monetary policy faces a tightrope between controlling inflation and stimulating credit growth; structural reforms are essential for recovery.
Tag: macroeconomic
The $2B Liquidity Gap in Nepals Economic Reform
Nepal faces a $2B liquidity gap as banks prioritize capital preservation over lending, necessitating consolidation by 2026.
Digital Rupee on the Horizon? Potential and Risks of the National Bank of Nepal’s CBDC for the Country’s Financial System
The global financial system is on the verge of significant transformations, largely driven by the rapid development of digital technologies. One of the most discussed innovations in recent years has been the concept of central bank digital currencies (CBDC).
Inflationary Pressures on Businesses: How are Nepalese SMEs Coping with Rising Operating Costs, Supply Instability in mid-2025?
The outlook for Nepalese SMEs beyond mid-2025 is assessed as cautiously optimistic, but depends on sustained economic stability, effective implementation of supportive policies, and continued SME resilience.
Awakening the “sleeping giant”: a roadmap for the development of the insurance market in Nepal – from innovative products
The agricultural sector suffers from the effects of climate change, including droughts, floods and other natural disasters, while the flow of remittances can be unstable due to global economic downturns or political changes in the host countries.
In-Depth Analysis of the Economic Situation & Business Opportunities in Nepal. Forecast 2025-2030
Nepal’s economy is showing signs of gradual recovery from the recent turmoil, with GDP growth projected in the range of 4.0%-4.6% in FY2025 and average growth of about 5.4% over the medium term.
Next-Generation Remittances: How Fintech Transforming the Market in Nepal – Opportunities for Banks
The digital transformation of the remittance sector offers significant opportunities for Nepal’s commercial banks. These include expanding their customer base, especially among the younger generation
Fintech Tsunami or Evolution? How Nepalese Banks Adapting to the Era of Digital Wallets, Neobanks, and AI Scoring
The global financial industry is experiencing unprecedented technological transformation. Digital payments, neobanking, and the widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI) are fundamentally changing the way financial services are delivered and consumed.
Financial Literacy or Financial Traps? Retail Investor Protection and Education Challenge for Nepal Stock Market Stability
This massive influx of retail investors marks an important stage in the development of Nepal’s capital market, contributing to its democratization. However, this process comes with new and significant challenges.