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Gold prices jumped by Rs 20,500 per tola in a single day after the government doubled customs duties on gold imports from 10% to 20% in the new budget. Silver prices also rose after customs duties were increased. Gold jewellers say the move has sharply raised import costs, while questions remain over how the newly introduced skill-promotion fee will be used. https://lnkd.in/gXBm7Zh8

Budget 2026/27 introduces several policy measures on the capital market. Key highlights: ✅ Capital gains tax on listed securities to become final tax ✅ CGTs increased ✅ NRNs to be allowed into the secondary market ✅ Shares of Rastriya Jeevan Beema and Bishal Bazar to be offered to the public ✅ Nepal Telecom stake sale planned ✅ Intraday trading, short selling and derivatives to be introduced ✅ Zero tolerance for insider trading and share cornering The government says the measures are aimed at making the capital market more investment-friendly and globally competitive. #Budget2026/27 #NepalBudget #StockMarket #NEPSE #CapitalMarket #Investment #divestment #NepalEconomy https://lnkd.in/gaEqdgXR

'Umbrella Over the Lamb' takes the top honor at the inaugural Short Film Development Lab 2026! Written and directed by Alin Katel and produced by Asmit Ghimire, the project won the Chalachitra Lab Production Grant of NRs 300,000 after a five-day intensive lab focused on script development, pitching, and production mentoring. The lab, jointly organised by Chalachitra Lab and kimff Foundation, brought together emerging filmmakers to refine their projects and connect with industry mentors. Other winners included 'Kaakha' by Nishan Khatri and Sharmila KC and 'Where I Stand' by Divya Adhikari and Sanjima Jugjali Pun, highlighting a new wave of filmmaking talent. https://lnkd.in/gWaM6cCs

Looking for plans this week? From a TEDx event and a Bob Dylan tribute night to Patan Night, a photo embroidery workshop, and a curated gathering for introverts, Kathmandu's cultural calendar is packed with something for every kind of crowd. Tap through to discover what's happening around the city from June 1–7. https://lnkd.in/gc53Hjia

Balen Shah led government has unveiled a significantly expansionary budget of NRs 21.24 trillion for FY 2026/27, reflecting an ambitious fiscal stance despite concerns over revenue capacity and spending efficiency. The plan includes NRs 1.405 trillion expected from domestic revenue, while NRs 657 billion will be financed through borrowing. The announcement comes amid continued challenges in revenue collection and capital expenditure absorption, raising questions about implementation capacity alongside rising fiscal commitments. Read the full budget coverage via the link below! https://lnkd.in/gu_ieEVx

Finance Minister Swornim Wagle will present the fiscal year 2026/27 budget in Parliament today, marking the RSP government’s first major economic policy document focused on governance reforms, connectivity, and economic restructuring. Follow our live updates with the link below! https://lnkd.in/gu_ieEVx

कुन परिवेशमा आउँदैछ आगामी वर्षको बजेट? आर्थिक वृद्धि लक्ष्यभन्दा आधा कम, ३० खर्ब नाघ्दो सार्वजनिक ॠण, १२ खर्ब लगानीयोग्य पुँजी थन्किएको अवस्था, बढ्दो महँगी र नीजि क्षेत्रको कमजोर आत्मबलबीच रास्वपा सरकारको पहिलो बजेट भोलि सार्वजनिक हुँदैछ। एकातिर ‘१०० अर्ब डलर अर्थतन्त्र’ र ३ हजार डलर प्रतिव्यक्ति आयको महत्वाकांक्षी लक्ष्य, अर्कोतिर कमजोर पुँजीगत खर्च, करको बोझ, स्वास्थ्य बिमाको संकट, निजी क्षेत्रको कमजोर आत्मविश्वास, सम्पत्ति सुरक्षा माथि प्रश्न चिन्ह र रोजगारी सिर्जनाको चुनौती। अबको बजेटले के साँच्चै अर्थतन्त्रलाई नयाँ दिशा दिन सक्ला? https://lnkd.in/g5ykqanx

Nepal is set to announce its new budget at a time of big political promises, rising inflation, increasing debt, growing public obligations, and weakening public trust. Yet, despite these challenges, several key economic indicators have improved in recent months. Foreign exchange reserves have climbed to NRs 3.494 trillion in mid-April 2026, enough to cover imports of goods and services for the next 18.4 months. Remittance inflows have also surged by 39.1%, reaching NRs 209.75 billion in Chaitra alone this fiscal year. So, what should be the government’s top priority in this year’s budget? Drop your thoughts in the comments. Tune into the report!

कोटा, कर र तस्करीको चापबीच नेपालको सुन व्यवसाय गम्भीर चुनौतीको सामना गरिरहेको छ। “बारम्बारको नीतिगत परिवर्तनले तस्करीलाई पनि प्रोत्साहन गर्यो। जब कानुनी रूपमा सुन आयात गर्न कठिन र महँगो बनाइयो, अवैध बाटो र सीमापार सुन ओसारपसार बढ्न थाल्यो। यसले पारदर्शी र व्यवहारिक आयात प्रणालीको आवश्यकता झन् स्पष्ट बनायो,” सुन व्यवसायी मुकेश जोधानी लेख्नुहुन्छ। “समग्रमा हेर्दा, पछिल्ला पाँच वर्षले नेपालको सुन आयात नीति स्थिर, पूर्वानुमानयोग्य र भरोसायोग्य नभएको स्पष्ट देखाएको छ। अचानक कोटा घटाउने, कर परिवर्तन गर्ने, विदेशी मुद्रा सम्बन्धी नियन्त्रण लगाउने र असमान वितरण प्रणाली अपनाउने कार्यले व्यवसायीहरूलाई दीर्घकालीन योजना बनाउन कठिन बनाएको छ।” सुन व्यवसायले खेपिरहेको चुनौती बारेको लेख पढ्नुहोस्। https://lnkd.in/ggTtesms

Nepal’s gold jewellery sector is facing increasing pressure from changing import quotas, higher taxes, and ongoing risks of smuggling. Gold has long been part of our culture and economy, but the industry that depends on it is struggling with unstable import policies, uneven distribution, and rising costs. Frequent shifts in quotas and duties have created uncertainty in supply and led to sharp price fluctuations, making business planning difficult for jewellers, writes Mukesh Jodhani, a gold jeweller with over a decade of experience in the industry. If Nepal is serious about building a transparent and globally competitive gold market, it needs consistent import rules, fair distribution of raw gold, and a predictable tax system. Without timely reforms, the ongoing cycle of shortages, volatility, and informal trade will continue to weaken a sector that sustains thousands of jobs and makes a meaningful contribution to the national economy, Jodhani further argues. https://lnkd.in/euBnpEWA