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Government to dilute stake in Nepal Telecom, public shares to be issued by mid-January

Government to dissolve 31 state entities in major administrative overhaul announced in new budget

Government to form high-level committee to evaluate multi-rate VAT system

Finance Minister announces “Matribhumi Fund” to fund strategic fuel reserves and AI infrastructure

Government to offer immediate 10% VAT rebate for digital payments to promote cashless economy

Government unveils first-loss credit guarantee scheme to bolster financial access for SMEs

Government overhauls ‘cumbersome’ tax structure by consolidating fuel and vehicle levies into unified green tax

Government raises income tax threshold to 1 million rupees and slashes maximum tax rates in new budget

Government declares capital gains tax as final tax, resolving long-standing dispute in FY 2026/27 budget

Government cuts customs duty on 273 industrial raw materials to boost domestic manufacturing