Nepal Business News: NEPSE Index, Banking Dividends, Imports, and Real Estate Tax Highlights

• Nepse Talk
• Dec 25, 2025
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Kathmandu — Today’s Nepal business news reflects a calm but active economic scene. Several key developments in the stock market, banking, trade, and tax collections show how the economy is moving as the year ends.

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Edges Up Slightly

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose a bit today, closing at 2,585.87 points with modest trading activity. Around 7.22 million shares from 334 companies were traded, resulting in a turnover of about Rs 3.224 billion. Some microfinance companies saw gains, while others faced share price drops. The vibe of the market stayed the same overall, with people being careful about how they participated.

Nepal Business News: Gold and Silver Prices Hit Record High

Gold prices have crossed a record level, with one tola reaching over Rs 268,000. Silver prices also rose sharply. Analysts say this jump in precious metal prices came as investors moved toward safe assets amid global uncertainty and a stronger US dollar.

Real Estate Tax Revenue Climbs

The government earned more from capital gains tax on land sales, which rose nearly 8 % compared to last year. Higher‑value land transactions helped increase tax collections, even though the number of land deals stayed almost the same. Overall, land revenue also grew during this period.

NRB Absorbs Excess Liquidity

The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) took Rs 25 billion out of the banking system using a deposit collection instrument to deal with surplus cash. This action is aimed at keeping interest rates stable across the financial sector and reducing excess liquidity.

Banks Pay Out Over Rs 330 Million in Dividends

For the 2024/25 fiscal year, commercial banks announced dividends of around Rs 336.6 million. Out of the 20 banks, 13 offered rewards. The most significant percentages were for Everest Bank and Standard Chartered Bank. Most banks paid dividends in cash instead of bonus shares, partially because fewer people wanted to borrow money.

Petroleum and Apple Imports Remain Strong

Trade figures show that petroleum imports through Birgunj Customs reached Rs 72.28 billion, with diesel making up the largest share. Nepal also bought 38,293 tons of apples worth more than Rs. 4.24 billion, which suggests that there is a lot of demand for them in the country.

What This Means for Investors

• Steady market sentiments: NEPSE gains point towards cautious optimism.
• Safe-haven demand: gold and silver prices have gradually climbed higher to reflect risk aversion.
• Bank dividend focus: Strong payouts may attract long‑term investors.
• Liquidity control: NRB’s action moves towards stability.
• Import demand: High levels of imports indicate that domestic consumption is stable.

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