Mingalabar Myanmar
When most Nepalis think of Myanmar, they think of Buddhism, Aung San Suu Kyi and the Rohingya crisis. Very few are aware that there is a sizeable population of Nepali-speaking Burmese living in Myanmar. I had met a few Nepali Burmese in Thailand when I travelled there in 2012, but remained largely ignorant of their […]
Nepali Movies: Competing Against the Big Leagues
Disclaimer Before I begin my thoughts, I would like to admit that I am neither a movie critic nor anyone associated with the Nepali movie industry, but someone with a soft corner for homemade Nepali movies. All the views expressed in this article are solely for the purpose of introducing and promoting the Nepali movie […]
A Beginners Guide for Investors in the Nepali Capital Market
My professor for Securities Analysis and Portfolio Management class in the US, once asked me in a humorous way, “Will you be managing penny stocks in your home country someday?” A few years after this, I joined Nepal’s first operational Portfolio Management Company, beed invest. I was not managing portfolios on the first day itself, […]
NEPSE Index Crosses the 1400 mark
Investors welcomed the Nepalese New Year on a strong note as the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) benchmark index went up by 17.15 points on the first trading day of the year to close at all-time high of 1405.78 points. Since September 2015 the market has risen by almost 18% gaining over 214 points with an […]
Economy and Stock Market Moving Opposite Directions
Nepal’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to grow by a mere 0.77% in the current FY 2015-16, the lowest in 14 years, as the economy is still struggling to recover from 2016’s devastating earthquake and economic blockade. On the other hand, Nepal’s sole secondary market Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index is breaking new records […]
The New Innings – Rise of Cricket in Nepal
Amidst the daily dose of never ending and frustrating news of Nepal’s political and economic woes, once in a while Nepal’s young bring positive news and show that all is not lost. Indeed, the hope of Nepal’s cricket team is in strong contradiction to the general mood of despondency in the country. Recently, Nepal’s senior […]
