FDI pledges drop amid unstable polity, economic slowdown

Though Nepal’s BB- rating is being celebrated, says an expert, foreign investors will struggle under this category.

Nepal’s foreign direct investment commitment declined by 4.54 percent in the first four months of the current fiscal year until mid-November. The country’s power struggle continues to dampen investment and development for the country aspiring to graduate from the ranks of least developed countries in 2026.