KATHMANDU: Nepal has received foreign investment commitments totaling Rs 57.97 billion in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, according to data from the Department of Industry.
Out of the total, Rs 2.89 billion came through the automatic route, while the remaining was channeled via the manual route.
During this period, foreign investors also received approval to purchase shares worth Rs 1.94 billion from 32 different companies and to transfer technology into Nepal.
A total of 476 industries attracted foreign investment commitments—468 small, 8 medium, and 4 large-scale industries. Among the sectors, information technology and tourism stood out, jointly accounting for 78% of the total investment commitments.
Specifically, 39% (189 industries) were in tourism and another 39% (185 industries) in IT. The service sector accounted for 13% (63 industries), with the remaining directed towards manufacturing, energy, and agriculture.
Additionally, during the same period, foreign investors repatriated significant earnings in the form of royalties and service expenses. The royalties included Rs 1.47 billion, USD 9.32 million, INR 383.5 million, and EUR 61,431. Investors also withdrew over Rs 1.5 billion in service-related payments.
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