NADA Auto Show opens Tuesday, highlighting electric future and Nepal's industrial potential

The 18th NADA Auto Show 2026 opened Tuesday at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu, Nepal, showcasing new automobile technologies and brands for two- and four-wheelers. Organized by the NADA Automobiles Association of Nepal, the show runs until August 30 and marks the association's golden jubilee.

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The objective of the auto show is not merely to sell vehicles. It is also about exploring where Nepal’s transportation and mobility sector can go and what its future potential looks like.

With over 150 brands participating and more than 200 stalls, the event is themed “From Industry to Employment.” NADA’s president Surendra Kumar Upreti emphasized that the auto show's objective extends beyond vehicle sales. "It is also about exploring where Nepal’s transportation and mobility sector can go and what its future potential looks like," he stated.

The show prioritizes vehicles made in Nepal, featuring component manufacturers, spare-parts suppliers, and related ancillary businesses. Upreti expressed optimism that Nepal could achieve automobile manufacturing capabilities within 10 years if the government formulates a long-term policy. He highlighted the importance of after-sales services, spare parts, components, and financial institutions in the automotive business.

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If the government formulates a long-term policy over the next 10 years, we could reach a stage where automobiles can be manufactured in Nepal.

Anup Baral, chairman of the NADA Auto Show Committee, noted Nepal's significant potential for industrialization in the automobile sector. "Establishing a large-scale industry requires first building the capacity to manufacture small components," Baral said. "The auto show demonstrates that Nepal has that potential." The event includes a dedicated Nepal Pavilion for ‘Made in Nepal’ products, showcasing locally produced vehicle batteries, assembled two-wheelers, and developing electric vehicle concepts.

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Establishing a large-scale industry requires first building the capacity to manufacture small components. The auto show demonstrates that Nepal has that potential.