Electrical & Trade Expo: Havells showcased electrical, power distribution, solar and EV solutions at FEEN Electro Tech 2026 in Nepal, positioning itself as a power partner for infrastructure modernisation. Tea Industry Crisis: Ilam and Jhapa tea factories shut down after India’s stricter import SOPs and quality/testing norms; FNCCI and Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal say diplomatic talks are ongoing to remove barriers. Agribusiness Finance: Women-led cooperatives pitched production expansion plans to banks in “Seeds of Change,” while Heifer’s “Farm to Finance” links investment-ready women cooperatives with formal credit. Startup Regulation: Government unveiled a Startup Fast Track Working Plan 2026 to ease compliance, including annual tax filing for early years and faster dissolution rules for low-risk startups. Energy & Power Exports: Nepal’s monsoon electricity exports to India and Bangladesh are ramping up (about 650 MW daily), with ministers stressing long-term regional energy partnership. Telecom & Industry Connectivity: Nepal Telecom plans 4G improvements by adding bandwidth and weighing more towers; 5G rollout faces delays. Markets: NEPSE fell 21.92 points over June 15–19, with turnover down and manufacturing the lone subindex gainer. Water & Tourism: Pokhara Lakeside hotels warn of worsening drinking water shortages despite a JICA-funded improvement project. Policy Oversight: A taskforce will investigate agriculture and livestock subsidies over the past decade for misuse and reform.