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- On 1 November, Nepal’s National Vocational Training Establishment announced free online AI and prompt-writing training for 4–5 November, accommodating up to 2,000 participants in four batches. The programme covers prompt engineering, digital content creation, email drafting and responsible AI use, with no participation fee. This creates opportunities for education providers, digital-skills trainers and AI learning platforms. HPC can support training partnerships, curriculum development and institutional collaboration.
- On 4 November, Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha urged private companies to expand solar, micro-hydropower, biogas and biomass projects and connect renewable energy with agriculture, industry and tourism. The Alternative Energy Promotion Centre reported that more than 3.7 million households had benefited from its work over three decades. No new investment amount was announced. This creates opportunities for renewable-energy developers, ESG consultants and climate-finance specialists. HPC can support sustainability research, project partnerships and investment intelligence.
- Nepal’s NMB Bank reported first-quarter net profit of Rs 1.16 billion, up 27.11% from Rs 916 million in the corresponding period a year earlier, according to results reported on 1 November. The bank’s impairment charges also declined by 29.66%. This performance creates opportunities for banking analysts, financial advisers and institutional investors. HPC can support financial-market research, investment analysis and corporate advisory partnerships.
- On 7 November, Nepal’s Public Procurement Monitoring Office announced the blacklisting of 20 contractors and supplier companies for failing to fulfil contractual obligations. The debarment periods range from 18 months to two years under the Public Procurement Act. No combined contract value or financial penalty was disclosed. The decision creates opportunities for compliant contractors, procurement advisers and project-monitoring firms. HPC can support tender intelligence, compliance research and supplier due diligence.
- A three-day healthcare quality and patient-safety workshop concluded on 2 November at Park Village Hotel and Resort in Budhanilkantha. Organised by Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, it brought together 64 representatives from 26 medical colleges and hospitals, with international experts sharing patient-safety practices. No event fee or total budget was disclosed. The initiative creates opportunities for hospital consultants, medical training providers and healthcare technology companies. HPC can support healthcare partnerships, supplier research and institutional development.
- On 3 November, Nepal’s Labour Minister Ramjee Yadav met ILO Country Director Numan Özcan to discuss expanding employment, skills-development and entrepreneurship services across all 753 local government units. The discussions focused on strengthening local employment and skills centres, but no programme budget or service fee was announced. This creates opportunities for vocational training providers, recruitment agencies and workforce consultants. HPC can support talent research, skills partnerships and employment programme planning.
- A 1 November economic briefing reported that imports through Nepal’s northern Korala trade point reached Rs 26.012 billion during the reported first three-and-a-half-month period of fiscal year 2026/27, while exports totalled Rs 286.3 million. Mustang Customs collected Rs 11.45 billion in revenue, exceeding its annual Rs 9 billion target. These are reported trade and customs figures, not a new investment contract. The activity creates opportunities for logistics operators, importers and industrial suppliers. HPC can support supply-chain research, trade intelligence and commercial introductions.
- On 5 November, Nepal’s Department of Water Supply and Sewerage Management published tender documents for the Phulwariya and Maheshpur water-supply projects. Separately, the 1 November economic briefing reported that the Sikta Irrigation Project had invited four tenders worth Rs 540.3 million, with further procurement planned. The values relate to different project procurement activities and should not be treated as one awarded contract. These developments create opportunities for water-treatment suppliers, engineering contractors and infrastructure consultants. HPC can support tender research, supplier sourcing and project partnerships.
- On 3 November, Nepal’s Public Procurement Monitoring Office launched the first phase of an upgraded electronic government procurement system after suspending the previous platform on 27 August over security concerns. Government entities are now required to publish national and international construction and goods tenders through the new system. No development cost was publicly disclosed. The change creates opportunities for procurement-compliance advisers, cybersecurity companies and e-governance specialists. HPC can support regulatory monitoring, procurement intelligence and compliance partnerships.
- On 1 November, NMB Bank reported first-quarter net profit of Rs 1.16 billion, a 27.11% year-on-year increase, while Citizens Bank International returned to profitability with Rs 107.7 million in net profit compared with a loss of Rs 220.4 million a year earlier. These are financial performance results, not mergers or acquisitions, and no transaction value was announced. The results create opportunities for financial analysts, investment advisers and corporate finance specialists. HPC can support company research, financial benchmarking and strategic introductions.
- Nepal’s domestic bullion market recorded gold at Rs 274,300 per tola on 2 November, Rs 288,900 on 5 November and Rs 283,000 on 7 November. Silver traded at Rs 3,720 per tola on 2 November and Rs 3,810 on 6 November. These are domestic market reference prices published by the gold and silver dealers’ association, not wholesale contract prices. The fluctuations create opportunities for commodity analysts, jewellery businesses and investment researchers. HPC can support price tracking, market intelligence and sector analysis.
- On 26 October, a UNDP-supported “Seen in Botswana, Sent to the World” event is not relevant to Nepal; however, Nepal’s 1 November economic briefing highlighted local businesses and export promotion through its domestic market and trade coverage. No Nepal-specific media campaign contract or advertising budget with a confirmed value was identified for 1–7 November. Marketing agencies, branding specialists and digital-content providers can explore demand from exporters and tourism businesses. HPC can support market research, campaign planning and business-to-business introductions.
- On 5 November, government and private-sector representatives outlined an infrastructure development agenda ahead of the Nepal Infrastructure Summit scheduled for 9–10 December in Kathmandu. Approximately US$17 billion in proposed projects across energy, transport, urban infrastructure, industry, tourism and technology is expected to be presented. This is a proposed project pipeline, not completed investment or awarded construction contracts. It creates opportunities for developers, engineering firms and institutional investors. HPC can support feasibility research, investor intelligence and development partnerships.
- On 4 November, Industry Minister Deepak Kumar Shah announced policy support for women-owned small and medium-sized industries, including concessional startup loans at a subsidised interest rate of 3%, collateral-free financing and preferential tax measures. No total lending allocation or individual loan ceiling was disclosed in the announcement. The initiative creates opportunities for women-led startups, lenders, business accelerators and enterprise advisers. HPC can support startup research, funding-readiness services and investor connections.
- On 4 November, Nepal Oil Corporation reached the final handover stage of its Enterprise Resource Planning system, developed by Neoteric Neo Software JV. The project is valued at Rs 228.7 million, with cumulative payments of Rs 194.1 million reported. The system integrates administrative, financial, procurement and inventory operations and connects around 1,500 fuel dealers, 60 bottling plants and 60 airlines. This creates opportunities for software integrators, enterprise technology providers and cybersecurity firms. HPC can support technology research, supplier sourcing and digital transformation partnerships.
- On 1 November, heavy rain and the weakening effects of Cyclone Arnab disrupted domestic flights, including services to Lukla, Pokhara and Bharatpur. Flights to Lukla did not operate that day, while road access was also affected by landslides on the BP Highway and other routes. No confirmed passenger compensation amount or new tourism-sector investment value was reported. The situation highlights opportunities for travel operators, hotels and transport businesses offering reliable alternative arrangements. HPC can support tourism-market research, hospitality partnerships and travel-sector business development.
Sector stories & insights.
On 1 November, Nepal’s National Vocational Training Establishment announced free online training titled “Effective Use of AI and Prompt Writing”, scheduled for 4–5 November. The programme was designed for up to 2,000 participants, with 500 trainees accommodated per batch. No participation fee was charged, and no separate programme budget was disclosed.
The initiative creates opportunities for digital-skills trainers, educational institutions and AI learning providers. HPC can support training partnerships, curriculum development and institutional collaboration.
On 3 November, Nepal’s Cabinet accepted an Asian Development Bank financing package comprising a US$285 million loan and a US$20 million grant for road improvements. The wider ADB programme also includes wildlife-friendly infrastructure and ecosystem restoration along strategic highway corridors. The package had not yet been reported as formally signed during the period.
The programme creates opportunities for environmental consultants, biodiversity specialists and sustainable infrastructure contractors. HPC can support ESG research, project-partner identification and environmental investment advisory.
Nepal Reinsurance Receives Government Consent for Additional Rights-Share Investment
On 3 November, Nepal’s Cabinet approved government consent for an additional investment in Nepal Reinsurance Company through rights shares. The government did not disclose the investment amount, share ratio or subscription date. On 4 November, the company's share price reached Rs 921.70, following a reported 15% positive trading circuit.
The development creates opportunities for financial advisers, insurance-sector analysts and institutional investors. HPC can support financial research, investment analysis and corporate advisory partnerships.
On 3 November, Nepal’s Cabinet accepted US$285 million in concessional loan financing and a US$20 million grant from the Asian Development Bank for road improvements. The decision also covered reforms to the Fertilizer Control Order, adding nano-fertilisers, biostimulants and organic fertilisers to the regulated category of essential substances. Formal signing of the financing had not been reported by the end of the week.
The decisions create opportunities for infrastructure contractors, agricultural suppliers and policy consultants. HPC can support public-policy research, procurement intelligence and strategic business introductions.
On 4 November, Nepal’s Health and Food Safety Minister Nisha Mehta met Japanese Ambassador Maeda Toru to discuss stronger cooperation in healthcare. Discussions included Japan’s support for health institutions such as Bir Hospital, Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital and Kanti Children’s Hospital, along with technical equipment and assistance to flood-affected districts. No new financial commitment or project value was announced.
The discussions create opportunities for medical-equipment suppliers, hospital service providers and healthcare consultants. HPC can support healthcare-sector research, supplier identification and international partnerships.
On 3 November, Youth, Labour and Employment Minister Ramjee Yadav met International Labour Organization Country Director Numan Özcan to discuss expanding employment, skills-development and entrepreneurship services across Nepal’s 753 local government units. The discussions focused on strengthening local employment and skills centres. No separate funding amount or programme fee was disclosed.
The initiative creates opportunities for vocational training providers, recruitment agencies and workforce-development consultants. HPC can support skills partnerships, talent research and employment programme planning.
Nepal Reviews Industrial Supply Chains and Cross-Border Trade Opportunities
During the week, Nepal’s trade reporting highlighted the importance of alternative northern trade routes following flood-related disruptions at Rasuwagadhi and Tatopani. A 1 November economic briefing reported imports worth Rs 26.012 billion and exports of Rs 286.3 million through the northern trade corridor during the reported period. The figures reflect trade flows, not a new industrial investment.
The developments create opportunities for logistics operators, importers, exporters and industrial raw-material suppliers. HPC can support supply-chain research, trade analysis and supplier partnerships.
On 5 November, Nepal’s government outlined plans to initiate procurement for drinking-water projects worth up to Rs 44 billion during the current fiscal year. The Department of Water Supply and Sewerage Management also published tenders for the Phulwariya and Maheshpur water-supply projects. The Rs 44 billion figure is a planned procurement ceiling, not the value of awarded contracts.
These projects create opportunities for water-treatment companies, civil engineering contractors, pipe manufacturers and infrastructure consultants. HPC can support tender research, supplier sourcing and project-partner introductions.
On 3 November, the Public Procurement Monitoring Office launched the first phase of its upgraded electronic government procurement system after the previous platform had been suspended on 27 August because of security concerns. Government entities are required to publish national and international construction and goods tenders through the new platform. No separate development cost was disclosed in the announcement.
The change creates opportunities for procurement consultants, cybersecurity firms and companies providing compliance services. HPC can support regulatory monitoring, tender intelligence and procurement advisory partnerships.
On 3 November, the Cabinet consented to further government investment in Nepal Reinsurance Company through a rights-share issue. The company had paid-up capital of approximately Rs 13.42 billion against a reported regulatory requirement of Rs 20 billion. The government did not announce the additional investment amount, and the decision was not an acquisition or completed capital-raising transaction.
The development creates opportunities for corporate finance advisers, insurance investors and capital-market specialists. HPC can support corporate research, financial due diligence and strategic investor introductions.
Nepal’s domestic gold market recorded significant price movements during the week. Fine gold was priced at Rs 272,000 per tola on 1 November, Rs 275,600 on 4 November and Rs 288,900 on 5 November, according to published market reports. Silver was quoted at Rs 3,655 per tola on 4 November and Rs 3,920 on 5 November. These are domestic retail market reference prices.
The price movements create demand for commodity researchers, jewellery businesses, importers and investment analysts. HPC can support price monitoring, market intelligence and commodity-sector research.
On 6 November, the Nepal Tourism Board and TikTok launched the #VisitNepal campaign to promote Nepal’s natural landscapes, heritage and cultural experiences to international audiences. The campaign is scheduled to continue until the end of 2026 and includes nine international travel content creators visiting destinations across Nepal. No campaign budget or paid participation price was publicly disclosed.
The initiative creates opportunities for digital marketing agencies, content creators, tourism brands and public-relations companies. HPC can support campaign research, influencer partnerships and international marketing connections.
Nepal Infrastructure Summit Highlights Major Urban and Industrial Development Opportunities
On 5 November, government and private-sector representatives outlined an infrastructure investment agenda ahead of the Nepal Infrastructure Summit 2026, scheduled for 9–10 December in Kathmandu. Approximately US$17 billion in strategic projects across energy, transport, urban infrastructure, industry, tourism and technology is expected to be presented. This is a proposed project pipeline, not completed investment or awarded contracts.
The pipeline creates opportunities for property developers, construction firms, engineering consultants and institutional investors. HPC can support feasibility research, investor intelligence and development partnerships.
On 7 November, Koshi Province announced an Rs 8 billion budget allocation to provide concessional loans over three years for young people operating small and medium-sized enterprises. The initiative aims to encourage domestic production, entrepreneurship and regional employment. The amount represents a provincial programme allocation, not funding already disbursed to individual startups.
The programme creates opportunities for entrepreneurs, business accelerators, lenders and SME advisers. HPC can support investment-readiness research, business-plan development and investor connections.
Nepal Oil Corporation Advances Rs 228.7 Million Enterprise Resource Planning System
On 4 November, reporting confirmed that Nepal Oil Corporation had reached the final handover stage of its Enterprise Resource Planning system, developed by Neoteric Neo Software JV. The system is valued at Rs 228.7 million, with cumulative payments of Rs 194.1 million reported. It integrates administrative, financial, procurement and inventory operations and connects approximately 1,500 fuel dealers, 60 bottling plants and 60 airlines.
The project creates opportunities for enterprise software providers, IT integrators and digital transformation consultants. HPC can support technology-market research, software partnerships and supplier introductions.
On 3 November, reported figures from the Annapurna Conservation Area Project’s Jomsom office showed that Mustang received 285,616 international visitors between January and October 2026. This represented a 77.62% increase compared with the corresponding visitor trend reported for the previous year, with Indian pilgrims contributing significantly to the growth. No new visitor ticket price or tourism investment amount was disclosed.
The increase creates opportunities for hotels, tour operators, transport providers and destination-management companies. HPC can support tourism-market research, hospitality partnerships and international business development.