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Banking Khabar\/<\/b> Nepal Rastra Bank’s Economic Research Department has released the Direct Foreign Investment Survey Report for the fiscal year 2079\/80. The report, published on Friday, reveals that Nepal has received direct foreign investment from 58 countries.<\/span><\/p>\n

The central bank’s Economic Research Department conducts an annual on-site survey to collect necessary data on direct foreign investment. This survey aims to assist in policy formulation by analysing sectoral trends and the current status of foreign investments.<\/span><\/p>\n

As of the end of the fiscal year 2079\/80, the total stock of direct foreign investment in Nepal increased by 11.8%, reaching NPR 295.5 billion.<\/span><\/p>\n

Among the total foreign investment, 52.8% is in paid-up capital, 33.7% in reserves, and 13.5% in loans.<\/span><\/p>\n

India Tops Foreign Investment in Nepal, Followed by China, Ireland, Australia, and Singapore. <\/span>According to the survey, India is the largest source of direct foreign investment in Nepal, contributing NPR 103.45 billion (35%). Following India are China with NPR 35.46 billion (12%), Ireland with NPR 22.62 billion (7.7%), Australia with NPR 19.06 billion (6.4%), and Singapore with NPR 18.81 billion (6.4%).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Key Highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n

– The “Direct Foreign Investment Survey Report 2079\/80” was prepared by analysing data and other details from a sample of 238 companies operating with foreign investment in Nepal during the fiscal year 2079\/80.<\/span><\/p>\n

– The total stock of direct foreign investment in Nepal increased by 11.8%, reaching NPR 295.5 billion by the end of the fiscal year 2079\/80. Of the total foreign investment, 52.8% is in paid-up capital, 33.7% in reserves, and 13.5% in loans.<\/span><\/p>\n

– As of the end of Asar 2080 (July 2023), Nepal has received direct foreign investment from 58 countries. India leads with NPR 103.45 billion (35%), followed by China, Ireland, Australia, and Singapore.<\/span><\/p>\n

– In terms of sectoral distribution, 59.7% of the direct foreign investment is in the industrial sector, while 40.2% is in the service sector. Within the industrial sector, 30% of the investment is in hydropower, and 29.4% is in manufacturing. Additionally, 26% of the total direct foreign investment in the service sector is concentrated in banks, financial institutions, and insurance companies.<\/span><\/p>\n

– On a provincial basis, Bagmati Province receives the highest share of foreign investment at 59.7%, followed by Gandaki Province with 15.1%, Koshi Province with 14.7%, and Madhesh Province with 8.8%. The provinces of Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim receive less than 1% of the total foreign investment.<\/span><\/p>\n

– The capacity utilisation of manufacturing companies operating with foreign investment in Nepal is found to be 60.69%, with a return on equity of approximately 11.61%.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Not Even 1\/3<\/b>rd<\/b> of Approved Foreign Investment Realised<\/b><\/p>\n

The survey conducted by the central bank indicates that only 35% of approved foreign direct investment actually materialises in Nepal. Data from 1995\/96 to 2022\/23 shows that only one-third of the approved foreign investments have been realised, according to the report.<\/span><\/p>\n

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