Nepal, Aug. 28 -- Over the past four Fiscal Years (FYs), Nepal has exported electricity worth approximately Rs 48.8 billion while importing around Rs 64.7 billion.

During this period, Nepal sold electricity to India and Bangladesh, with exports amounting to Rs 48.84 billion. Meanwhile, imports totaled Rs 64.74 billion. Nepal began exporting electricity to India in November 2021, starting with 39 MW, and exports have steadily increased since then. Currently, Nepal is authorized to export up to 1,090.9 MW to India.

Nepal also exports electricity to Bangladesh, which began on October 15, 2024. Using India's transmission lines, 40 MW is currently exported to Bangladesh. During the monsoon season, the combined export capacity to India and Ba...