Kathmandu, May 14 -- Nepal's private sector is sounding the alarm over waning investor confidence, mounting government debt, and erratic policy implementation, as revealed in a series of statements made during the ongoing Kantipur Economic Summit 2025 in Kathmandu.

Under the theme "Building a resilient economy," the summit has gathered policymakers, corporate leaders, and financial experts just weeks before the national budget announcement, with hopes of setting a clearer course for economic recovery. However, participants have instead painted a picture of stagnation, distrust, and overregulation.

The government is scheduled to unveil its annual budget for the upcoming fiscal on May 29.

In the opening session, Kailash Sirohiya, chairma...