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Preparation Underway to Extend NEPSE Trading Hours, Market May Open at 10 AM
Preparation Underway to Extend NEPSE Trading Hours, Market May Open at 10 AM Kathmandu — The Securities Board of Nepal is preparing to extend the trading hours of Nepal’s stock market. Currently, trading at the Nepal Stock Exchange operates from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, but the board has started internal preparations to open the market from 10:00 AM. According to a board official, consensus to extend the trading hours has already been reached in a meeting of the board. However, the final decision is expected to be taken after the formation of the new government. Extending the trading hours is expected to provide investors with more time for transactions and help make market activities more dynamic.
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15 Mar, 2026
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Anthropic Introduces New Feature in Claude AI to Explain Concepts Using Charts and Diagrams
Anthropic Introduces New Feature in Claude AI to Explain Concepts Using Charts and Diagrams Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has introduced a new feature in its AI chatbot Claude, enabling it to explain complex concepts using charts and diagrams. The company said the feature is currently available in beta, meaning it is still in a testing phase. With the latest update, Claude can now provide answers not only through text but also by displaying visual elements when necessary. Users can directly request charts or diagrams, and Claude may also generate them automatically if it determines that visual content would help explain a topic more clearly.
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13 Mar, 2026
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Global IME Bank Launches Nepal’s First Overseas Banking Division for Nepali Diaspora
Global IME Bank Launches Nepal’s First Overseas Banking Division for Nepali Diaspora Global IME Bank has launched Nepal’s first Non-Resident and Overseas Banking Division (NROBD) aimed at providing specialized banking services to Nepali citizens living and working abroad. The new division was officially inaugurated on Thursday at the bank’s corporate office in Naxal, Kathmandu by Chandra Prasad Dhakal, Chairman of the bank and President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI).
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13 Mar, 2026
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Finance Minister Khanal Holds Talks with Private Sector on Economic Reforms
Finance Minister Khanal Holds Talks with Private Sector on Economic Reforms Finance Minister Rameshwar Prasad Khanal has held discussions with representatives of major private sector organizations on current economic issues. The meeting, held on Thursday, was attended by Chandra Prasad Dhakal, President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Kamlesh Kumar Agrawal, President of the Nepal Chamber of Commerce, Birendra Raj Pandey, President of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries, and Khemraj Bhandari, President of the Nepal Industry and Commerce Federation.
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13 Mar, 2026
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FNCCI to Hold Executive Meeting on March 18 to Set Dates for Central and Provincial General Assemblies
FNCCI to Hold Executive Meeting on March 18 to Set Dates for Central and Provincial General Assemblies The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), the largest umbrella organization representing Nepal’s private sector, has decided to convene an Executive Committee meeting on March 18 (Chaitra 5) to determine the schedule for its central and provincial general assemblies. The decision was made during a meeting of FNCCI office bearers held on Wednesday. According to FNCCI President Chandra Prasad Dhakal, the upcoming meeting will finalize the dates for both the provincial federation assemblies and the central general assembly.
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13 Mar, 2026
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Nepal Allows Up to 10% Ethanol Blending in Petrol
Nepal Allows Up to 10% Ethanol Blending in Petrol The Government of Nepal has allowed the blending of up to 10 percent ethanol in petrol for distribution in the domestic market. The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies published the “Order Relating to the Use of Ethanol Blended Petrol, 2082” in the Nepal Gazette, formally introducing the policy. The decision is expected to promote the use of domestic resources and reduce the country’s dependence on imported petroleum products.
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13 Mar, 2026
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Nepal Elected Chair of WTO Committee on Trade and Environment
Nepal Elected Chair of WTO Committee on Trade and Environment Nepal has been elected as the Chair of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Committee on Trade and Environment. According to Nepal’s Permanent Mission in Geneva to the United Nations and other international organizations, the WTO General Council meeting held on March 11 (Falgun 27) unanimously selected Nepal to lead the committee for a one-year term.
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13 Mar, 2026
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SEBON Employees’ Union to Resume Protest, Announces Daily Sit-in and Pen-Down Program
SEBON Employees’ Union to Resume Protest, Announces Daily Sit-in and Pen-Down Program Kathmandu — The Employees’ Union of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has decided to resume its protest after stating that its demands have not been addressed. In a statement issued today, the union accused the board’s management of ignoring their demands and announced that protest programs will continue in the coming days.
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13 Mar, 2026
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Binod Choudhary Becomes the 1982nd Richest Person in the World, Nepal's Only Billionaire
Binod Choudhary Becomes the 1982nd Richest Person in the World, Nepal's Only Billionaire Vinod Choudhary, Nepal's only billionaire, has become the 1982nd richest person in the world according to the Forbes World Ranking. With a net worth of $2.1 billion, he has secured this position. In 2025, Choudhary was ranked 1763rd, with his wealth valued at $2 billion. In 2026, his net worth has reached NPR 3.02 billion. Over the past year, Choudhary's wealth has increased by $10 million, as reported by Forbes.
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11 Mar, 2026
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Kalinchok Hydropower Limited Extends IPO Application Deadline
Kalinchok Hydropower Limited Extends IPO Application Deadline Kalinchok Hydropower Limited has extended the application deadline for its Initial Public Offering (IPO), which was opened for local residents affected by the project from 13th Falgun. Now, applications for the IPO can be submitted until 12th Chait 2079. However, if the demand exceeds the number of shares available, the company has stated that it will close the IPO earlier, with prior notice published.
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11 Mar, 2026
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SEBON Grants IPO Approval to Two Hydropower Companies
SEBON Grants IPO Approval to Two Hydropower Companies The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has granted approval for the Initial Public Offering (IPO) to be issued by two hydropower companies, Kalanga Hydro Limited and Sanigad Hydro Limited. The approval was given on 25th Falgun 2079. As per SEBON’s approval, Kalanga Hydro Limited will issue 4.9 million shares worth NPR 49 crore. The company will offer the IPO at a price of NPR 100 per share. The sales manager for this IPO will be Sanima Capital Limited. Kalanga Hydro has been generating commercial production since Magh 2079 with a 15.33 MW Kalanga Hydroelectric Project in Bajhang district. The company’s chairman is Khageshwar Bohora, with other directors including Umesh Shrestha, Rajesh Kumar Shrestha, Shivprasad Ghimire, and Tirtharaj Chataut. The company secretary is Pradip Kumar Dahal.
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11 Mar, 2026
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Tuksar Pikhwa Khola Hydropower Limited IPO Opens Today
Tuksar Pikhwa Khola Hydropower Limited IPO Opens Today Tuksar Pikhwa Khola Hydropower Limited has opened its Initial Public Offering (IPO) today for local residents affected by the project and Nepali workers abroad. The company has received approval to issue 42,30,668 shares, which accounts for 35.26% of its total capital of NPR 1.2 billion (120 crore rupees). Out of these shares, 1.2 million shares are reserved for the local residents of Bhojpur district who are affected by the project. Additionally, 303,067 shares are allocated for Nepali workers abroad, 151,533 shares for collective investment funds, and 60,613 shares for the company’s employees.
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11 Mar, 2026
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TMS System Issue Prevents Investors from Trading Shares
TMS System Issue Prevents Investors from Trading Shares Kathmandu — Investors have missed the opportunity to buy and sell shares due to technical issues in the Trade Management System (TMS), the online trading platform used for stock transactions in the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). The problem appeared from the moment the market opened, as the systems of most brokerage firms failed to function properly. According to investors, many broker platforms experienced login failures, while others were unable to process buy or sell orders even after users accessed the system. As a result, a large number of investors have been unable to execute their trades through the online system.
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10 Mar, 2026
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Shikhar Power Development IPO Closing Today; Issue Oversubscribed 15 Times
Shikhar Power Development IPO Closing Today; Issue Oversubscribed 15 Times Kathmandu — The initial public offering (IPO) of Shikhar Power Development Limited is closing today, Falgun 26, 2082, for the general public. The company had opened the IPO issue on Falgun 17, 2082, offering shares at a par value of Rs. 100 per unit. The company has issued 18,42,600 units of ordinary shares to the general public under this offering. Shikhar Power Development Limited has a total issued capital of Rs. 98 crore, out of which 32.65 percent (32,00,000 shares) is planned to be distributed to the public. From the total public allocation, 9,80,000 shares (10 percent of issued capital) worth Rs. 9.80 crore have been reserved for project-affected locals and transmission line–affected residents of Baglung District based on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report. The remaining 22,20,000 shares (22.65 percent) are designated for the general public.
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10 Mar, 2026
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NEPSE Jumps 44 Points in Pre-Open Session, Reaches 2757 on Hopes of Stable Government
NEPSE Jumps 44 Points in Pre-Open Session, Reaches 2757 on Hopes of Stable Government
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9 Mar, 2026
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Wave of Public Support for Rastriya Swatantra Party Signals Political Shift; Investors Expect Positive Impact on Stock Market
Wave of Public Support for Rastriya Swatantra Party Signals Political Shift; Investors Expect Positive Impact on Stock Market Preliminary results from the House of Representatives election indicate a strong wave of public support for the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), a political party that was established only three years ago. Early vote trends suggest that the party is not only moving toward a majority but may even secure a two-thirds majority in parliament, according to political observers analyzing the ongoing vote count.
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8 Mar, 2026
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Two Deputy Governors of Nepal Rastra Bank Retiring Monday, New Appointments Likely After Formation of New Government
Two Deputy Governors of Nepal Rastra Bank Retiring Monday, New Appointments Likely After Formation of New Government Kathmandu: Two Deputy Governors of Nepal Rastra Bank — Nilam Dhungana Timsina and Bom Bahadur Mishra — are set to retire from their positions starting Monday as their five-year terms come to an end. With their retirement, two key positions in the country’s central bank will become vacant. Both officials were appointed Deputy Governors on February 25, 2021 (Falgun 25, 2077 BS). According to the provisions of the Nepal Rastra Bank Act, the tenure of a Deputy Governor is fixed at five years. Despite the approaching retirement date, the process of appointing new Deputy Governors has not yet begun. Government officials say the delay is largely due to the election code of conduct currently in effect during the ongoing parliamentary elections. The Ministry of Finance, under the leadership of Finance Minister Rameshwar Prasad Khanal, had consulted the Election Commission of Nepal regarding whether the appointment process could proceed. However, to avoid potential controversy or violation of election regulations, the government decided not to move forward with the appointments at this stage.
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8 Mar, 2026
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Voting Underway Nationwide for House of Representatives Election Amid Special Circumstances
Voting Underway Nationwide for House of Representatives Election Amid Special Circumstances Voting for the House of Representatives election is taking place across Nepal today under special circumstances following the Gen-Z movement. Polling began at 7:00 AM and will continue until 5:00 PM in all 77 districts in a single phase, according to the Election Commission. This is the third parliamentary election held since Nepal entered the federal democratic republican system. The previous elections were conducted in 2017 and 2022.
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5 Mar, 2026
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Middle East War Signals Potential Impact on India’s Energy Supply
Middle East War Signals Potential Impact on India’s Energy Supply Kathmandu — The ongoing war in the Middle East has begun to show signs of directly affecting India’s energy supply. Petronet LNG, India’s largest importer of liquefied natural gas (LNG), has warned that some operations could be disrupted, raising concerns about tighter gas supply in the world’s most populous nation. According to a notice issued by the company to the stock exchange late Tuesday night, vessels may not be able to safely reach QatarEnergy’s loading port at Ras Laffan through the Strait of Hormuz. QatarEnergy, a key supplier for the Indian market, has already announced a temporary halt in LNG production earlier this week. In response to the situation, Petronet LNG said it has sent a “force majeure” notice to QatarEnergy regarding three of its tankers—Disha, Rahi, and Aseem. The company also confirmed that it has received a similar notice from QatarEnergy. Additionally, Petronet LNG has informed its domestic clients, including GAIL (India), Indian Oil Corporation, and Bharat Petroleum Corporation, about the potential disruption. The company stated that it is currently unable to estimate the exact scale of the possible impact. However, local media reports indicate that some domestic gas suppliers have already warned industrial customers about possible minor cuts in supply.
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4 Mar, 2026
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Election Commission Claims Direct Election Results Will Be Announced Within 24 Hours of Vote Counting
Election Commission Claims Direct Election Results Will Be Announced Within 24 Hours of Vote Counting Kathmandu — The Election Commission has stated that the results of the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) or direct election system will be made public within 24 hours after vote counting begins. The commission said it is preparing to collect ballot boxes as quickly as possible and publish the results despite geographical challenges. Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari said that although it may take some time to collect ballot boxes from remote mountainous and hilly regions, efforts are being made to gather them as quickly as possible. He added that in areas where transportation is difficult, ballot boxes will be transported using helicopters of the Nepal Army.
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4 Mar, 2026

Preparation Underway to Extend NEPSE Trading Hours, Market May Open at 10 AM

Anthropic Introduces New Feature in Claude AI to Explain Concepts Using Charts and Diagrams

Global IME Bank Launches Nepal’s First Overseas Banking Division for Nepali Diaspora

Finance Minister Khanal Holds Talks with Private Sector on Economic Reforms

FNCCI to Hold Executive Meeting on March 18 to Set Dates for Central and Provincial General Assemblies

Nepal Allows Up to 10% Ethanol Blending in Petrol

Nepal Elected Chair of WTO Committee on Trade and Environment

SEBON Employees’ Union to Resume Protest, Announces Daily Sit-in and Pen-Down Program

Binod Choudhary Becomes the 1982nd Richest Person in the World, Nepal's Only Billionaire

Kalinchok Hydropower Limited Extends IPO Application Deadline

SEBON Grants IPO Approval to Two Hydropower Companies

Tuksar Pikhwa Khola Hydropower Limited IPO Opens Today

TMS System Issue Prevents Investors from Trading Shares

Shikhar Power Development IPO Closing Today; Issue Oversubscribed 15 Times

NEPSE Jumps 44 Points in Pre-Open Session, Reaches 2757 on Hopes of Stable Government

Wave of Public Support for Rastriya Swatantra Party Signals Political Shift; Investors Expect Positive Impact on Stock Market

Two Deputy Governors of Nepal Rastra Bank Retiring Monday, New Appointments Likely After Formation of New Government

Voting Underway Nationwide for House of Representatives Election Amid Special Circumstances

Middle East War Signals Potential Impact on India’s Energy Supply

Election Commission Claims Direct Election Results Will Be Announced Within 24 Hours of Vote Counting