Stories by
Prakash Adhikari
Business Correspondent · Kathmandu
Writes on banking, capital markets and public finance.
17 stories
Central bank cuts policy rate, easing borrowing costs
The quarterly review lowered the policy rate. Bankers expect credit demand to pick up over the coming months.
Prakash Adhikariyesterday · 1 min readRemittance inflows keep rising, easing foreign exchange reserves
Both departures for foreign employment and use of formal channels have increased.
Prakash Adhikari2 days ago · 1 min readDemo report: A vegetable market tries QR payments
This fictional market story explores convenience, costs and connectivity when small stalls accept QR payments alongside cash. It is not transaction data.
Prakash Adhikari3 days ago · 1 min readDemo explainer: How to read a daily share-market report
A model for reporting an index move alongside turnover, company filings and the relevant time period. It contains no real daily market figures.
Prakash Adhikari4 days ago · 1 min readHydropower output rises, opening export scope in the wet season
Capacity has grown as new projects connect to the national grid.
Prakash Adhikari, Deepak Thapa4 days ago · 1 min readDemo report: What to check after a company disclosure
A fictional filing illustrates how to separate an announcement, its conditions, possible effects and unanswered questions. It is not investment advice.
Prakash Adhikari4 days ago · 1 min readTourist arrivals climb, hotel occupancy runs high
Operators report stronger bookings across trekking destinations.
Prakash Adhikari6 days ago · 1 min readInvestment summit preparations identify priority sectors
Energy, tourism and agro-processing lead the list.
Prakash Adhikari, Ramesh PaudelOctober 7, 2026 · 1 min readHow inflation is measured
How consumer price indexes relate to household spending.
Prakash AdhikariOctober 3, 2026 · 1 min readWhat a policy rate change means
How a rate decision can affect loans and savings.
Prakash AdhikariOctober 2, 2026 · 1 min readWhy capital spending matters
Allocating an infrastructure budget differs from spending it.
Prakash AdhikariOctober 2, 2026 · 1 min readRemittances and household budgets
How money sent home affects families and local markets.
Prakash AdhikariOctober 2, 2026 · 1 min readA guide to foreign exchange reserves
Why reserves matter for imports and external stability.
Prakash AdhikariOctober 2, 2026 · 1 min read