AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDisaster & Transport Disruption: Fresh landslides and heavy rain have killed around 30 people and affected 1,900+ families since late last week, damaging roads, bridges and homes; hundreds of Annapurna Circuit trekkers were airlifted from Manang and Mustang after treks were cut short. Recovery & Hydropower Impact: A month after the Bhotekoshi flood, Nepal is shifting from rescue to recovery, with losses put at about $883.3m and total recovery needs near $4.77bn, including major hydropower and infrastructure damage. Energy Exports & Grid Planning: NEA approved selling 86 MW to India during monsoon via Indian power exchange (Nov 1, 2026–May 31, 2029), while AEPC warns electric stoves for all households could require an extra 3,000 MW at peak cooking hours. Fertiliser Policy & Politics: Agriculture officials say Nepal supplied a record 538,436 metric tons of chemical fertiliser last year, but lawmakers flagged shortages, distribution irregularities and a viral audio controversy; the ministry estimates subsidy needs up to Rs 59bn and faces budget strain. Telecom & Connectivity: Nepal Telecom reported NPR 88.5m in flood damage across mobile, wireline and backbone networks, with most sites restored using alternatives. Industry & Trade: India revised anti-dumping duties on jute goods from Bangladesh and Nepal, with DGTR also recommending countervailing duties over export subsidies. Business & Consumer: Bajaj appointed Rabindra Dhant as Pulsar NS brand ambassador; Bajaj expects October sales to improve as supply chain issues ease.
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