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Nepal macroeconomic indicators and inflation trends
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Nepal has experienced a rise in consumer price inflation, reaching 5.96 percent in Shrawan, the first month of the current fiscal year. This marks an 18-month high and a significant increase from the 1.68 percent recorded during the same period last year. Inflation was particularly high in the food and beverage sector, with notable price increases for ghee, oil, fruits, and meat. Transportation costs also saw a rise of 13.17 percent. In contrast to rising domestic prices, the country’s external economic position has strengthened. Foreign exchange reserves grew to US$25.84 billion (Rs reached Rs 3.946 trillion) in mid-August, a 2.1 percent increase in US dollar terms. trillion by August 16, 2026, having nearly tripled over the last five years. This growth was primarily is driven by a 21.2 percent year-on-year increase in rising remittance inflows. While inflows, tourism earnings, foreign aid, loans, and export income, strengthening the current account nation's capacity to meet external financial obligations and balance maintain import stability. Remittance remains a critical pillar of payments recorded surpluses, the trade deficit widened by 24.9 economic landscape. In fiscal year 2082/083, remittance inflows reached Rs 23.63 trillion, accounting for approximately 35.8 percent due to of Nepal's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). While these inflows are vital for poverty reduction and supporting the current account balance, they also highlight a significant jump in merchandise imports. The current reserves are sufficient to cover approximately 18.8 to 21.8 months economic dependency; data from the World Bank indicates that Nepal remains one of imports. the most remittance-dependent countries globally.
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