Nepal’s Growth Projected to Moderate in FY26 Amid Middle East Conflict and Lingering Effects of Domestic Disruptions

KATHMANDU, April 8, 2026—Growth in Nepal is projected to slow to 2.3% in FY26 from 4.6% in FY25, reflecting the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the lingering effects of the September 2025 unrest, according to the World Bank’s latest economic update. Looking ahead, reconstruction activities, continued hydropower expansion, and consumption…