On 21 Shrawan 2083 (6 August 2026), the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) issued its Primary Capital Market Development White Paper, 2083. Its message is that after three decades of growth - nationwide participation, dematerialised securities, ASBA and MeroShare, over NPR 765 billionmobilised and a single issue drawing 2.9 million+ applications - Nepal’s next challenge is not access, but quality, depth and credibility.
Nepal's economy is telling two very different stories at once. On the outside, it has never looked stronger. Remittances jumped 38.2% to Rs 2,121 billion, powering a record Rs 926 billion balance-of-payments surplus and lifting foreign exchange reserves to 19.1 months of import cover. Inflation has averaged a benign 2.89%.
Section 33A of the Income Tax Act, 2058 (introduced via the Finance Bill 2083) gives eligible taxpayers a prescribed arm's length value for controlled transactions
Nepal's Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle presented the most reform-oriented budget in recent memory on 29 May 2026, allocating a record NPR 2,124 billion, an 8.2% increase over the previous year.
The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has rolled out new IPO due diligence standards effective April 14, 2026, aimed at strengthening transparency and credibility in the capital market.
Nepal has officially become the 173rd member of the OECD Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes. This marks a significant step forward for the country’s financial integrity and global economic cooperation.
Nepal has taken a bold step to welcome global investors by introducing the Automatic Route for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). This reform removes much of the red tape, making it faster and easier for businesses to invest in the country.
The Government of Nepal has announced a total budget of Rs 1.96 trillion for the Fiscal Year 2082/83, with a focus on economic recovery and sustainable development. Presenting the budget in the Federal Parliament, Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel allocated Rs 1.18 trillion for recurrent expenditure..
Nepal witnessed its first hydropower company issuing public offers in fiscal year 2060/61. Several hydropower companies since then have accessed the capital market by issuing a public offer to raise capital. The practice gradually over the years, has been popular and more than 120 hydropower companies issued offers so far.
NBSM is pleased to announce the release of "Doing Business in Nepal 2025". We believe, this comprehensive document provides valuable insights into Nepal’s business landscape
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of Nepal has recently introduced Transfer Pricing Guidelines to regulate cross-border transactions among associated enterprises.
