India Trade Rules Impact Nepal
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India's tightened export rules have halted tea production in Nepal, jeopardizing the livelihoods of an estimated 60,000 workers. Meanwhile, Nepal's large cardamom exports have reached a record high, though its carpet exports to China have plummeted.
Nepal earns record Rs12 billion from large cardamom exports
- Nepal's large cardamom exports reached a record value of Rs12.01 billion in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year. - Despite lower export volumes than some previous years, sustained demand and stable prices, particularly from India, drove the earnings to an all-time high. - While export earnings are strong, producers face challenges with low productivity compared to international standa…
Tea industry shutdown puts 60,000 workers at risk after India tightens export rules
- India's tightened export rules have halted tea production in eastern Nepal, affecting an estimated 60,000 workers. - Factories and estates in Ilam and Jhapa have ceased operations due to additional …
Indian Tourists Flock to Nepal, Over 2,000 Vehicles Cross Daily
- Over 2,000 Indian vehicles carrying tourists and pilgrims enter Nepal daily through six major border points. - Major tourist hubs are experiencing an unusual influx, even during the traditional off-…
Nepal's China Exports Tumble as Carpet Sales Collapse
- Nepal's exports to China have plummeted by 41.71% in the first 10 months of the fiscal year, primarily due to a collapse in carpet exports. - This decline contrasts sharply with Nepal's 16% export g…