Niraj Parajuli, Group CFO at Panchakanya Group I began my professional career in India while studying for my Chartered Accountancy qualification, a period that spanned from 2002 to 2005. After finishing my studies, I returned to Nepal and worked at a CA firm for several years. My first corporate role came in 2010, when I …
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 …
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 …
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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Reimagining BPR for Nepal’s Next Decade The day was bright outside, but inside the boardroom the air felt dim, thick with unspoken worries; the room had its usual trappings of authority; long table, leather chairs, flickering projector. Yet, it carried the mood of a place waiting for answers that never came. The boardroom was hushed, …
Nepal’s economic diplomacy in action Economic diplomacy is not a luxury for Nepal. It is a necessity. As the president of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, I have travelled, negotiated and argued on behalf of Nepali entrepreneurs enough to know that our country’s prosperity will be shaped as much by the …
Low-base effect fuels bank profit growth but challenges persist Banks’ performance and dividend payouts gained traction in Fiscal Year 2024/25, alongside an improvement in credit expansion. Unlike the situation in 2023/24, which was marked by low credit growth and high provisioning requirements, banks and financial institutions (BFIs) recorded a strong profit last fiscal year, as …
A Journey of Challenges and Rewards Pravin Raman Parajuli, Chief Executive Officer, Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited I began my professional journey in 2003. Looking back, the job market was quite different from what it is today. The financial sector, particularly banking, was considered the dominant force in the employment landscape. It was a time …
Leadership development and promotion of values in sales Sales professionals have a reason to be optimistic, as the national fiscal and monetary policies for 2025/26 are designed to increase aggregate demand during a prolonged economic slowdown. These favourable policies are expected to boost confidence among market players – including producers, traders, suppliers, service providers, and …
When Stability Stifles the Soul In the Asar 2082 (Vol 5, Issue 10) edition of this magazine, readers were invited by this author into a daring metaphor; the idea of living as a startup. That article, The Startup of You: Where Innovation Meets Inner Evolution, was not merely a reflection on economic dynamism or entrepreneurial …
