Nepal, Oct. 15 -- Merchandise exports increased 88.6 percent to Rs 47.32 billion during the two months of 2025/26 against a decrease of 5.1 percent in the same period of the previous year.

This is stated in the report - Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation of Nepal - published by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on Tuesday. The report is based on two months' data ending Mid-September of Fiscal Year 2025/26.

Destination-wise, exports to India and other countries increased 139.9 percent and 0.4 percent respectively whereas exports to China decreased 58.5 percent.

Exports of soyabean oil, palm oil, jute goods, cardamom and noodles among others increased whereas exports of zinc sheet, particle board, tea, woolen carpet and oil cakes amon...