Economic Survey highlights external strength and social progress amidst internal hurdles
▸ Part of: Nepal's Economy Projected to Grow 3.85% Amidst Global Uncertainty, Finance Minister Reports
The Economic Survey for the fiscal year 2025/26 highlights significant strides in external sector stability, with foreign exchange reserves surging to Rs 3.41 trillion, sufficient to cover over 18 months of imports, driven by a 37.7% spike in remittance inflows. The report also notes improvements in social indicators like the Human Development Index and poverty levels, but cautions about sluggish domestic investment and slow private sector credit growth, alongside a widening trade deficit.
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