Govinda Gurung is the Chief Executive Officer of Agricultural Development Bank Ltd. He is a seasoned banker with over 28 years of experience in the commercial banking sector, both in Nepal and internationally. He holds an MBA from Nepal Commerce Campus, Tribhuvan University. His banking career started in 1996 as a Management Trainee at Himalayan …
Impact of Dual Catastrophes on Nepal’s Insurance Sector and Future Resilience Within a month, the country’s insurance industry, primarily non-life insurers, was severely impacted by two major incidents: the Gen Z uprising (September 8–9) and subsequent floods/landslides (October 4, 2025). A total of 3,834 insurance claims valued at Rs. 27.18 billion were lodged. The Gen …
Introduction: Nepal is an evolving nation in the automobile industry, where new technologies are emerging and consumer preferences are shifting. In this changing scenario, every company aspires to lead its segment in both market presence and profitability. However, financial growth is merely an outcome; it is not the foundation. The automobile distribution chain in Nepal …
We all know what it means to be friend-zoned. You like someone, you show interest, and they respond with warm smiles, kindness, and unwavering respect – but nothing more. You’re appreciated, not desired. You’re safe, not seen. It can sting, especially when you’re hoping for something deeper. But what if you’re not even in the …
Executive summary An idea to ban currency notes of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 denominations does make for big headlines, but implementation is a different story. Replacing a country’s currency is a long, costly, and risk-sensitive operation. Nepal’s central bank would have to design new notes, hire foreign printers, import millions of notes securely, and …
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5 Moves for Nepal’s Moment The night the crowds thinned on Nepal’s streets during the third week of September, the air felt different: quiet yet charged. A generation had articulated, with unusual clarity, that ritual without results is no longer acceptable. By the next morning, cabinet seats had changed hands and statements dominated the news …
Raja Aryal | Chief Marketing Officer, Global IME Bank Ltd. Raja Aryal joined Global IME Bank in its very early days, almost 19 years ago. During this period, he worked in nearly all areas of the bank, including branch management, credit, recovery, compliance, and finance, predominantly in leadership roles. He has recently been entrusted with …
Nita Karanjit is a senior HR professional who currently serves as Business Partner Manager at CG-PBN (in partnership with JTI). She launched her HR career with a strong focus on people-centric roles, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in performance management, talent acquisition, learning and development, and employee experience. Karanjit previously worked with well-known …
Balaram Pathak | General Manager, Royal Tulip Kathmandu My first job was more than just employment; it was the foundation of my entire career. I still remember the nervous excitement of stepping into the hotel lobby on my very first day. The professionalism, the fast pace, and the sense of responsibility were overwhelming, but also …
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Laxman Neupane is the Chairperson of the Siddhartha Business Group of Hospitality. Having entered entrepreneurship in the late 1990s, he has since built the Siddhartha Business Group of Hospitality into an empire encompassing 33 enterprises. Currently, the group has a total of 26 establishments, which include hotels, restaurants, and banquet services. Beyond hospitality, the group …
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