Kathmandu – Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Poudel stated that the government has introduced proposals in the budget aimed at creating a favorable environment for investment. He made these remarks while addressing the 3rd National Banking Discourse 2025.

Minister Poudel said that this year’s budget seeks to send a message to the many youths who are going abroad in search of a better future that opportunities exist within the country itself. He expressed confidence that the budget would support production, employment, and increased productivity.

“There needs to be a proper balance and coordination between fiscal policy and monetary policy,” Poudel said. “The synergy between these two policies will drive the economy in the right direction.”

He further emphasized that strong leadership in both fiscal and monetary policies is essential to navigating the country’s economic challenges. With the budget recently presented, he expects the forthcoming monetary policy from Nepal Rastra Bank to be equally effective.

Poudel expressed hope that the alignment between fiscal and monetary policies will be visible to the private sector as well. He reiterated the government’s commitment to addressing issues within the banking and financial sector.

“The government is prepared to take initiative in solving the problems within banks and financial institutions,” he stated. He also highlighted the important role the Banking Discourse event plays in addressing sector-wide challenges and emphasized the need to advance the financial sector responsibly.

Minister Poudel noted that the newly announced budget has received largely positive feedback. He expressed a desire for constructive discussions about the budget’s strengths and rare features.

“While budgets are usually subject to various criticisms, this year’s budget has faced comparatively fewer,” he said. “We have received encouraging responses from all sectors of the economy, which has boosted my morale. I believe all sectors will actively participate in its implementation.”

He underscored the importance of moving the banking and financial sectors forward in a disciplined and well-regulated manner. Additionally, he stressed the need to strengthen the role of banks in promoting employment and increasing production.