Nepal sees first-quarter FDI commitments drop to Rs 16.23 billion

Nepal logged foreign direct investment commitments totalling Rs 16.23 billion during the first quarter of the ongoing fiscal year 2083/84 BS. Official figures show this total represents less than half of the investment sum approved during the equivalent three-month opening period of the preceding fiscal year. Data released by the Department of Industry shows that 422 industries were formally registered by the conclusion of Ashoj. During the month of Ashoj alone, foreign investment approvals reached Rs 5.10 billion. A breakdown for that single month indicates that 94 firms were registered under the foreign direct investment framework. Industry classification records show that 417 of the registered entities were small-scale ventures, alongside two medium-scale firms and three large-scale enterprises. Sectoral figures highlight distinct allocation patterns across the country's economy. Energy-related projects secured Rs 4 billion in investment commitments, while infrastructure-related businesses accounted for Rs 3.57 billion. Additionally, manufacturing ventures obtained Rs 1.60 billion in approved commitments, and information technology enterprises received Rs 928.3 million during the period.