Nepal's Public Enterprises: 27 Profitable, 16 Incurring Losses, Ministry of Finance Report
A recent report from Nepal's Ministry of Finance reveals that out of 45 public enterprises (PEs), 27 were profitable in the fiscal year 2024/25, while 16 incurred losses and two have been shut down. Despite an overall increase in net profits by 12.03%, deep-seated structural and managerial weaknesses continue to impact these state-owned entities.