KATHMANDU, August 20: Lending by banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to the private sector slowed in the last fiscal year due to the economic slowdown that severely affected private sector businesses during the period.
KATHMANDU, March 29: A total of 2,380 imported automobiles and trucks loaded with imported goods have remained stranded at the Birgunj Dry Port after the importers were reluctant for customs clearance, citing the low demand at present.