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Lokesh Todi

Todi is a director of Reliance Group Nepal, where he oversees the operations of Yeti Polychem and Yeti Carpet.
lokeshtodi@gmail.com

Solutions to the Crisis of Depleting Forex Reserves

Published On: April 16, 2022 06:30 AM NPT By: Lokesh Todi

A drastic increase in the import of goods is the primary reason why Nepal’s foreign reserves have been depleting. In the first eight months of FY 21/22, Nepal’s import bill increased by USD 2.82 billion or 36.1%, compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year.

Restarting our economy needs thoughtful policy choices

Published On: May 11, 2020 10:20 AM NPT By: Lokesh Todi

As the COVID-19 pandemic begins to form our ideas of a new normal, a daily topic of discussion in most households revolves around speculating about the shape and future of the economy. Theories are rife and forecasting models are being created and shattered on a daily basis, but the fact remains that the world has never witnessed such an unprecedented economic upheaval and therefore there is no accurate way of predicting how the world economies will evolve post-COVID-19.