AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElectricity Exports Boost: Nepal Electricity Authority logged NRs 29.32 billion from power exports to India and Bangladesh in FY 2025/26, up 67.96% year-on-year, with imports down and surplus rising—an industry win that signals surplus power is finding buyers. Telecom Quality Push: Nepal Telecommunications Authority issued 8 directives to telcos on mobile service quality, 4G improvements, phased 5G rollout from major cities, AI-based 24/7 complaint handling, spectrum use, cybersecurity checks, and tariff transparency. LPG Supply Management: Industry Minister Gauri Kumari Yadav told lawmakers the government is tightening market monitoring, warning against hoarding, and working with India for higher LPG quotas while pushing cylinder tracking. Parliament Watch: Four bills were tabled in the HoR, including the Mines and Minerals Bill; MPs also pressed for clarity on the Dhalkebar national trauma centre plan and broader development coordination. Infrastructure Bottlenecks: MPs flagged poor inter-ministry coordination and delays in road projects, with pole relocation repeatedly cited as a major obstacle. Food Prices Pressure: Global food prices hit a three-year high in July as cereal, wheat, vegetable oil, and sugar costs rose amid weather and geopolitical risks. Tax Incentive Lottery: Nepal’s taxpayer incentive draw began—Rs 250 purchases can win up to Rs 1 million, with winners announced by the Inland Revenue Department.
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