Nepal witnessed its highest-ever foreign investment commitment in a single month during Shrawan (mid-July to mid-August) of the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26, according to the Department of Industry (DoI).
Foreign investment commitments in Shrawan reached Rs 24.105 billion, with 127 projects registered. These projects are expected to generate employment opportunities for over 8,200 people.
Agriculture Sector Leads Investment Surge
The remarkable surge was largely driven by three major agriculture projects, which alone attracted Rs 20.0455 billion in commitments. Traditionally, the service and tourism sectors attracted the bulk of investment, but this time, the agriculture sector dominated.
Sector-Wise Commitments in Shrawan
- Agriculture: Rs 20.0455 billion (3 projects)
- Tourism: Rs 30.2 million (41 projects)
- Information Technology: Rs 365.20 million (71 projects – the highest number of registrations)
- Service Sector: Rs 3.35 billion (8 projects)
- Energy Sector: Rs 184.20 million
- Production Sector: Rs 155 million
- Mining & Infrastructure: No commitments recorded
The tourism sector recorded a relatively modest commitment despite registering 41 projects, while the IT sector saw the highest number of project registrations, signaling strong investor interest in Nepal’s digital economy.
With the record-breaking commitments in Shrawan, the government expects significant boosts in employment, industrial capacity, and economic diversification in the months ahead.
