Shalinta Sigdel

Pokhara International Airport and its anticipated gains to the economy

By Shalinta Sigdel Apr 21, 2016

Nepali Constitution and Economy - All’s Not Well

The constitutional promulgation no doubt is a huge boost for the economy. But if the three major parties fail to bring the disgruntled Terai parties on board, then the consequences might be highly detrimental.

By Shalinta Sigdel Sep 26, 2015

Economic Costs Of Kathmandu Airport Fiasco

The heart of tourism, the city of Pokhara, saw its business dwindle amidst this shutdown.

By Shalinta Sigdel Mar 23, 2015

Implications Of Fuel Price Fall

The fall in fuel price could be significant in improving the balance of payment.

By Shalinta Sigdel Mar 06, 2015

Lingering Statute Process: Economic Implications

If uncertainty continues, the investment the country is receiving could be cut down significantly. From the donors’ perspective, it is apparent that the efforts to uplift the country are insufficient.

By Shalinta Sigdel Jan 30, 2015

Remittance: Seek its Productivity

Remittance inflows that account for the largest share of foreign exchange earnings reach their peak during the festivals, mainly Dashain.

By Shalinta Sigdel Oct 18, 2014

CAPITAL BUDGET: Hard To Spend

The budget in Nepal remains unspent with a majority of the expenses skewed towards the end of the fiscal year.

By Shalinta Sigdel Sep 12, 2014

Budget 2014/15: Bad And Good

The Rs. 618 billion budget, has been welcomed by the two big business actors, Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) and Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), mentioning it to be pro-private with the government largely

By Shalinta Sigdel Aug 17, 2014

Gujarat Vibes In Nepal

Looking at Gujarat, Nepalis hope to see similar things happening back home.

By Shalinta Sigdel Jul 29, 2014

Tailoring Tour For Pilgrims

Nepal’s tourism economy would have skyrocketed if the untapped potential of the spiritual and religious tourism industry had been harnessed at a faster pace. UNWTO estimates that 300 to 330 million tourists visit the world´s key religious sites every

By Shalinta Sigdel May 11, 2014