Remittance inflows reached Rs 1.92 trillion — equivalent to $13.26 billion — in the ten months through mid-May 2026, representing a 41.2% rise in rupee terms and a 33% increase in dollar terms compared to the same period a year earlier. Nepal receives an average of Rs 7 billion in remittances each day, according to available data. The strong inflow continues to be a key source of foreign exchange and household income for the country.
Separately, Nepal's annual inflation rate rose to 5.04% in May 2026, up from 4.47% the previous month and the highest recorded since January 2025. Food and beverages, which account for 44% of the Consumer Price Index, and housing and utilities, which make up 20%, are cited as the primary drivers of price increases. The inflation uptick is relevant context for the NRB as it finalises its monetary policy stance for 2026/27.