Most Nepalis do not need to be told that Indian goods are cheaper. It is not an economic observation, it is a lived experience. But occasionally, something happens that makes the depth of this structural dependence impossible to ignore. Take the recent domestic banana crisis. Nepal’s government restricted banana imports from India following the detection …
The current government, formed with a two-thirds majority following the major political turmoil that accompanied the Gen-Z movement last year, has introduced the budget for the Fiscal Year 2026/27. Numerous studies have pointed out that the lack of good governance in Nepal remains the primary obstacle to economic transformation. Notably, the youth-supported Gen-Z movement had …
Manoj Kumar Goyal is a renowned banker, fund manager, and seasoned management professional. Currently, he serves as the chairperson of NMB Bank Ltd., a position he has held for the last two-and-a-half years. He is also associated with Maruti Cement Ltd and chairman of Blackbox Records Management, which is engaged in safe record keeping and …
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Basab Chakraborty, Director of Finance & Head of HR and Administration at Hotel Yak & Yeti, brings a rare combination of financial expertise and people leadership, with over three decades of experience in the hospitality industry since 1994. His distinguished career spans leading international hospitality brands, including key finance roles at Grand Hyatt properties in …
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Prakash Subedi is a versatile marketing professional whose career spans consumer goods, advertising, smartphones, and technology services, including roles at Chaudhary Group, vivo Nepal, Xiaomi Nepal, and InfoDevelopers, before transitioning into the automotive and electric-mobility sector. Holding an MBA in Marketing, he now oversees brand communication and charging infrastructure at MAW Vriddhi, the authorised distributor …
Deepak Agrawal, Executive Director and CEO, Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Division) My professional journey began in 1997 – quite literally in a classroom, as a school teacher. That was my very first job, and it taught me something I carry to this day: the ability to communicate clearly and inspire people. Shortly after, I stepped …
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The industrial and technological revolutions redefined modernisation, economic progress, and development. Countries vied to achieve high-growth trajectories through robust infrastructure, expanded production, value-chain integration, and the export of goods and services. However, this drove surplus production that overexploited natural resources and caused environmental degradation. These resulting ecological deficiencies exacerbated threats to the entire planet and …
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My earlier article discussed the unwritten rules of corporate life. These are the quiet signals and behavioural patterns that are rarely explained when someone begins working, yet gradually become visible through experience. Understanding these patterns is only the beginning. The deeper learning begins when professionals start encountering them repeatedly in ordinary situations at work. Small …
Governance and Leadership Reform for Hydropower-Led Economic Transformation Hydropower Development and Structural Context Nepal’s hydropower development began with the 500 KW Pharping project during the Rana regime, which marked the country’s entry into modern energy. Subsequent projects such as the Trisuli (24 MW), Kulekhani I (60 MW), Kulekhani II (32 MW) and Marsyangdi (69 …
Human Resource Management (HRM) practices in Nepal originated within multinational corporations and banks, eventually gaining widespread adoption across the domestic private sector. Over time, these practices have been effectively leveraged to enhance both individual and organisational performance within private enterprises. As Nepal’s healthcare industry continues its expansion, HRM has increasingly been integrated into the framework …
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