Krishana Prasain

Kathmandu

Business Reporter at The Kathmandu Post

Business Reporter @kathmandupost Previously @NewBusinessAge

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Nepal market prices mock central bank’s inflation claims

1 week ago | asianews.network | Krishana Prasain

June 18, 2025KATHMANDU – Kalpana Phuyal stands in the narrow alley outside her rented flat in Syuchatar, Kathmandu, balancing a bag of vegetables in one hand and her mobile phone in the other. “A kilo of tomatoes cost me Rs70 even when the price is supposedly low,” she says, her voice heavy with frustration. The 35-year-old works as an office helper in a nearby school, and with a family of five to care for, every rupee feels stretched to its limit.
HT Syndication: Nepal market prices mock central bank's inflation claims

1 week ago | htsyndication.com | Krishana Prasain

Kathmandu, June 17 -- Kalpana Phuyal stands in the narrow alley outside her rented flat in Syuchatar, Kathmandu, balancing a bag of vegetables in one hand and her mobile phone in the other. "A kilo of tomatoes cost me Rs70 even when the price is supposedly low," she says, her voice heavy with frustration. The 35-year-old works as an office helper in a nearby school, and with a family of five to care for, every rupee feels stretched to its limit.
Nepal market prices mock central bank’s inflation claims

1 week ago | kathmandupost.com | Krishana Prasain

Kalpana Phuyal stands in the narrow alley outside her rented flat in Syuchatar, Kathmandu, balancing a bag of vegetables in one hand and her mobile phone in the other. “A kilo of tomatoes cost me Rs70 even when the price is supposedly low,” she says, her voice heavy with frustration. The 35-year-old works as an office helper in a nearby school, and with a family of five to care for, every rupee feels stretched to its limit. “It has become difficult to arrange essential household needs,” she says.
HT Syndication: Consumer court decides first three cases in favour of victims

2 weeks ago | htsyndication.com | Krishana Prasain

Kathmandu, June 14 -- Nepal's first consumer court has ruled in favour of consumers in three of the ten cases filed since its establishment nearly three months ago. Two cases were withdrawn following out-of-court settlements, while hearings continue in five others, mostly related to hospital negligence. On Thursday, the court delivered verdicts in two cases, both siding with the consumers.
Consumer court decides first three cases in favour of victims

2 weeks ago | kathmandupost.com | Krishana Prasain

Nepal’s first consumer court has ruled in favour of consumers in three of the ten cases filed since its establishment nearly three months ago. Two cases were withdrawn following out-of-court settlements, while hearings continue in five others, mostly related to hospital negligence. On Thursday, the court delivered verdicts in two cases, both siding with the consumers.
HT Syndication: Industrial property bill has stringent measures to curb brand piracy

2 weeks ago | htsyndication.com | Krishana Prasain

Kathmandu, June 13 -- The draft of the long-awaited Industrial Property Rights Bill proposes sweeping reforms aimed at curbing the rampant copying of patents, trademarks, and other industrial property rights in Nepal. The bill introduces harsh penalties, including the revocation of production licences and hefty fines, for those found guilty of infringement. For years, opportunistic Nepali businesses have taken advantage of the brand value of internationally recognised companies.
Industrial property bill has stringent measures to curb brand piracy

2 weeks ago | kathmandupost.com | Krishana Prasain

The draft of the long-awaited Industrial Property Rights Bill proposes sweeping reforms aimed at curbing the rampant copying of patents, trademarks, and other industrial property rights in Nepal. The bill introduces harsh penalties, including the revocation of production licences and hefty fines, for those found guilty of infringement. For years, opportunistic Nepali businesses have taken advantage of the brand value of internationally recognised companies.
HT Syndication: Nepal's gold jewellery demand sustains despite record prices

2 weeks ago | htsyndication.com | Krishana Prasain

Kathmandu, June 12 -- Nepal's gold jewellery consumption dropped only three percent in 2024, despite record-breaking price hikes, according to a recent report. This modest decline has raised concerns that the demand is being propped up by an unofficial flow of the precious metal from India. The Gold Focus 2025 report, published last Thursday by the London-based consultancy Metals Focus, forecasts a sharper eight percent drop in jewellery consumption in 2025, largely due to soaring prices.
Nepal’s gold jewellery demand sustains despite record prices

2 weeks ago | kathmandupost.com | Krishana Prasain

Nepal’s gold jewellery consumption dropped only three percent in 2024, despite record-breaking price hikes, according to a recent report. This modest decline has raised concerns that the demand is being propped up by an unofficial flow of the precious metal from India. The Gold Focus 2025 report, published last Thursday by the London-based consultancy Metals Focus, forecasts a sharper eight percent drop in jewellery consumption in 2025, largely due to soaring prices.
HT Syndication: India's duty cut deals a blow to Nepal's edible oil re-exports

3 weeks ago | htsyndication.com | Krishana Prasain

Kathmandu, June 3 -- In a significant policy shift aimed at curbing retail prices and protecting domestic refiners, the Indian government has halved the customs duty on crude palm oil, soybean oil, and sunflower oil. Experts say the move will drastically cut into Nepal's booming exports of refined edible oils to India, which had surged by taking advantage of duty-free provisions under the South Asia Free Trade Area (SAFTA), a trade agreement among SAARC member states.