Economic Summit 2025

The Kantipur Economic Summit is a major yearly event that unites prominent stakeholders to explore Nepal’s economic future. Organized ahead of the national budget announcement, it focuses on current challenges, emerging opportunities, market trends, and strategic growth plans. The summit holds importance in shaping informed policy direction and identifying key development priorities. It also highlights neglected sectors and recommends approaches for revitalization. By fostering dialogue between experts, leaders, and policymakers, the summit contributes to building a stronger, more resilient economy through collaboration and forward-thinking solutions.

Our Speakers

Session One: Conversation with key Taxpayers: Expectations and Experiences

Session One: Conversation with key Taxpayers: Expectations and Experiences

Upendra Paudyal

Upendra Paudyal

Chairman, Nabil Bank

Anuj Agrawal

Anuj Agrawal

Director, Vishal Group

Ravi KC

Ravi KC

Vice President, Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI)

Jabbor Kayumov

Jabbor Kayumov

Chief Executive Officer Ncell

Anil Keshary Shah

Anil Keshary Shah

Banker moderator

Session Two : Budget: Beyond Figures, Towards Purpose

Session Two : Budget: Beyond Figures, Towards Purpose

Ghanshyam Upadhyay

Ghanshyam Upadhyay

Secretary, Ministry of Finance

Rameshore Khanal

Rameshore Khanal

Former Secretary Minister of Finance

Chandra Prasad Dhakal

Chandra Prasad Dhakal

Chairman, Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI)

 Dr. Amrita Sharma

Dr. Amrita Sharma

Researcher Fiscal and Financial Sector

 Yagya Banjade

Yagya Banjade

Journalist Kantipur Daily moderator