July 23, 2026
The BNP government’s first post-budget briefing seeks to reassure businesses and households alike, but many of the biggest questions remains unanswered
Strong public expectations collided with a fragile economy, creating difficult trade-offs, the economist says
The finance minister outlines a strategy to ease the cost-of-living burden despite consumer prices recently hitting a 16-month high
The first budget of the BNP government aims to curb inflation, boost growth, and restore economic stability
A high-spending budget is set to meet a low-room-for-error economy
The economist calls for stronger institutions and efficient spending to sustain development momentum
Global shocks cannot justify fiscal backtracking, the economist says
Frugality is now an obligation, economists warn amid fiscal strain
