Nepal, Dec. 19 -- According to the Department of Industry (DoI), a total foreign investment commitment of Rs 38.59 billion was recorded in the first five months of the current fiscal year. In the month of Mangsir (mid-November to mid-December) alone, foreign investment commitments worth around Rs 1.91 billion were received across 56 different industries.

At a time when calls are growing to increase investment in agriculture, foreign investors have also shown interest in the sector. By December of the current fiscal year 2025/26, foreign investors have committed to invest around Rs 21.88 billion in agriculture-based industries.Among total foreign investment commitments made this year, the agriculture sector has received the highest share....