AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy & Industry Finance: Credit to Nepal’s industrial sector reached Rs 1.78T in mid-January 2026, with non-food manufacturing and power leading the share, while growth in lending slowed. Power Trade: Nepal will export symbolic 40MW to Bangladesh from Jun 15 via India for five months, as both sides look to expand cooperation. Hydropower Policy: Government moves to tighten Power Purchase Agreement rules, aiming to curb delays and irregularities, while IPPAN leaders push for faster PPAs and policy certainty. Industrial Estates: Industries in 10 industrial estates start clearing long-pending infrastructure fees after government warning; over Rs 880M still owed. Construction & Governance: Minister Lamsal’s harsh remarks on contractors trigger debate; Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola Tunnel Road is set for mid-July operation. Urban Services: Supreme Court orders removal of sidewalk encroachments; KMC plans more street lamps and smart, tech-driven city governance. Agriculture & Trade: Nepal trims chemical fertiliser imports to 50,000 tonnes as global prices ease; tea industries face shutdown risk due to India’s export ban. Climate Risk: ICIMOD warns below-normal monsoon won’t reduce disaster risks—flash floods and landslides remain likely. Mobility Expo: NAIMA allocates 49 stalls for NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026, positioning it as a platform for modern, sustainable mobility.
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