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Fitch says Nepal's political unrest risks economic outlook, credit metrics

September 19, 2025 / 08:28 IST
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Prisoners burn furniture outside the Dilli Bazaar jail as they try to breakout, following protests against killing of 19 people after anti-corruption protests triggered by social media ban which was later lifted, in Kathmandu. (Courtesy: Reuters photo)
Prisoners burn furniture outside the Dilli Bazaar jail as they try to breakout, following protests against killing of 19 people after anti-corruption protests triggered by social media ban which was later lifted, in Kathmandu. (Courtesy: Reuters photo)

Recent social unrest in Nepal has heightened risks to the country’s economic and fiscal outlook and may pressure its credit metrics, rating firm Fitch said on Friday.

"Calm has returned, but we believe the violence has dampened near-term growth prospects by curbing normal economic activity, and hurting consumer and business confidence," Fitch said.

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first published: Sep 19, 2025 08:28 am

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