Nepal FDI 2082/83: Rs 38.59 Billion Commitments in First 5 Months – Boost for Nepal Economy, Tourism & ICT | NEPSE Update

Nepal FDI Commitments Surge to Rs 38.59 Billion in First Five Months FY 2082/83 – Positive Boost for Nepal Economy and NEPSE Investors

In the latest update on Nepal economy, the Department of Industry has released data showing strong foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments in the first five months of the current fiscal year (mid-July to mid-December 2025). Nepal FDI pledges reached over Rs 38.59 billion, indicating growing foreign interest in the Nepal stock market and overall economic growth Nepal.

A total of 438 foreign investment projects were approved during this period. The ICT sector led in the number of projects with 236 approvals, making up more than half of the total. This highlights Nepal’s rising appeal for information and communication technology businesses, including digital services and software development.

However, in terms of investment amount, the agriculture and forest-based industries attracted the highest commitments at nearly Rs 22 billion. The tourism sector came second with pledges over Rs 10 billion across 135 projects, showing renewed confidence in Nepal tourism infrastructure.

Sector breakdown reveals that 54% of commitments went to ICT, 31% to tourism, 6% each to manufacturing and services, and 3% to agriculture. Although ICT dominates in project numbers, its total investment is around Rs 1 billion, due to the small-scale nature of most tech ventures.

Experts point out concerns over low FDI in Nepal for key areas like energy sector, hydropower Nepal, and infrastructure development. These sectors are vital for long-term job creation Nepal, export growth, and industrial expansion. The data shows most projects (423) are small-scale, with only eight medium and seven large-scale, suggesting challenges in attracting big foreign capital Nepal.

In the month of mid-November to mid-December alone, FDI commitments of Rs 1.91 billion were approved for 56 industries, mostly small enterprises. Additionally, approvals were given for repatriation of over Rs 1.62 billion in royalties.

While the increase in FDI pledges Nepal is encouraging for NEPSE index and Nepal share market, economists stress the need for more investment in capital-intensive sectors. Better policy stability, faster approvals, and stronger protections could help turn these commitments into actual inflows, supporting sustainable Nepal economic development and benefits for NEPSE investors.

This FDI news Nepal reflects opportunities in diverse sectors, but balanced growth remains key for the Nepal stock exchange and broader economy Nepal.