Banking News – Prime Minister Balendra Shah is set to hold a high-level dialogue with leading representatives of Nepal’s private sector on Wednesday, aiming to boost economic activity and strengthen business confidence.

The meeting, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, will focus on the country’s current economic situation, the investment climate, and enhancing collaboration between the government and the private sector, according to Deepa Dahal, Press and Research Advisor to the Prime Minister.

Representing the private sector, the meeting will be attended by Anjan Shrestha, President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), along with Ujjwal Kumar Shrestha, Chair of FNCCI’s Industry Committee.

Also participating are Rajesh Kumar Agrawal, Immediate Past President of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), Dr. Ghanshyam Ojha, Director General of CNI, Kamlesh Kumar Agrawal, President of the Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC), and Deepak Malhotra, Senior Vice President of the NCC.

The dialogue marks the first formal meeting between Prime Minister Shah and the leadership of Nepal’s major private-sector umbrella organizations since he assumed office. Discussions are expected to focus on improving the business environment, encouraging investment, and strengthening public-private cooperation to support economic growth.