India, Nov. 12 -- Although Nepal's overall industrialization remains sluggish, a recent study shows that investment from banks and financial institutions in industries within the Bagmati Province has significantly increased - rising by about Rs 150 billion in a year.

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According to Nepal Rastra Bank, the total industrial lending in the province reached Rs 1.211 trillion in the fiscal year 2025/26, marking a 13.8 percent growth from the Rs 1.063 trillion recorded in 2024/25.

Among districts, Kathmandu...