Rs 2.56 billion invested in startups in Koshi Province

Kathmandu, Jan 6: The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has stated that Rs 2.56 billion was invested for startups in the Koshi Province.A special study report carried out by the central bank revealed this figure of investment in the startup businesses. The entrepreneurs from 21 to 70 years of age were engaged in startups, it is said. Of the total investment, the volume of loan is 38.7 percent while 61.3 percent is equity share.

Likewise, people of age group 36-50 years have run the largest chunk of startups with 44.4 percent.