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NIC ASIA Bank Brings Apple Pay & Google Pay to Nepal NIC ASIA Bank Brings Google Pay and Apple Pay to Nepal: What It Really Means Published 3 October 2026 · Category: Banking & Digital Payments · Reading time: 7 minutes Nepal's digital payments scene just got a notable upgrade. On 2 October 2026, NIC ASIA Bank enabled e-commerce payment gateway merchants in Nepal to accept payments via Apple Pay and Google Pay from Visa and Mastercard users for the first time. If you run an online business, shop online, or follow Nepal's banking sector, this is worth understanding properly. Some early headlines may leave you thinking you can now open Google Pay on your phone and pay with a Nepali bank card. That is not what this announcement is. Below, we explain what was launched, who benefits, what it doesn't do, and why it matters for Nepal's digital economy. What Did NIC ASIA Bank Announce? NIC ASIA Bank has added Apple Pay and Google Pay accepta...

Top 20 Richest People in the World (October 2026): Live Net Worth Ranking Top 20 Richest People in the World (October 2026) Last updated: October 3, 2026 • Source: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires Who is the richest person in the world today? Elon Musk , by a huge margin. The list below shows the top 20 richest people in the world , ranked by Forbes real-time data on October 3, 2026. Net worths change daily with stock prices, so treat every figure as approximate. Elon Musk's Recent Jump Elon Musk's wealth rose by about $62 billion in a single day , a gain of roughly 6.7%. His net worth is now about $981 billion , nearly one trillion dollars. It has been a volatile year for him: February 2026: His fortune passed $800 billion. June 2026: SpaceX went public, and Musk briefly became the world's first trillionaire. July 2026: His wealth fell below $700 billion. August 2026: It rebounded to nearly $900 billion. Most of his money comes f...

75 Years, 45 Nations, One Giant Scoreboard: The Untold Story of the Asian Games 75 Years, 45 Nations, One Giant Scoreboard: The Untold Story of the Asian Games History, every host city, all 45 countries and the medal table that shaped a continent Every four years, the world's largest continent stops and watches itself compete. The Asian Games are not just a sports event. They are a 75-year story of rivalry, politics, comebacks and national pride, and right now, the 2026 edition in Japan is entering its final day. Here is everything you need to know. The Dream That Started in New Delhi The idea belongs to Guru Dutt Sondhi , an Indian sports official who believed Asia needed its own stage. After the 1948 London Olympics, Asian nations had little voice in world sport. In 1949, the Asian Games Federation was formed, and New Delhi was picked to host the first edition. The 1951 Asian Games opened in March with just 11 nations and roughly 490 athletes competing in...

NEPSE This Week: Market Slips Even After Good News The Nepal stock market had a tough week. The NEPSE index closed at 2,587.25 on Friday, October 2. That is a drop of about 42 points over the week. If the numbers confuse you, don't worry. This post explains what happened in simple words. The Big Picture Last week (a short, holiday-affected week), NEPSE closed at around 2,630. This week it started near that level but slowly slid down. Here is how the week looked: Wednesday: NEPSE fell 4.82 points to 2,598.89. This was the first close below the 2,600 mark since September 14. Thursday: The market barely moved. It gained just 0.26 points to reach 2,599.15. Friday: The index fell 11.90 points (0.45%) to 2,587.25. So there were no huge crashes, only a slow, steady slide. Most days were red, and the one green day was almost flat. Friday Was Weak Across the Board On the last trading day, the market looked clearly negative. Turnover: more than Rs 4.29 billio...

Mutual Funds in Nepal: Complete Beginner to Expert Guide (2026) Mutual Funds in Nepal: The Complete Guide, from Zero to Expert (2026) What if you could own a slice of dozens of NEPSE companies without picking a single stock yourself? That is what a mutual fund does. This guide takes you from "what is it?" to choosing, trading and comparing funds like a pro. 1. What is a mutual fund? (The 30-second version) Imagine 10,000 people each put in Rs 10,000. A professional fund manager pools that money and invests it in bank stocks, hydropower, insurance, bonds and more. Profits come back to you as dividends , or as growth in the fund's value, called NAV (Net Asset Value). You get diversification and a professional manager without needing a finance degree. 2. How many mutual funds exist in Nepal? The number keeps growing, and sources count slightly differently. As of mid-2026: ~60 mutual funds operating, per ShareSansar: 46 closed-ended (listed on NEPSE) ...

  History This Week in the World: Big Events from October 1 to 7 History This Week in the World: Big Events from October 1 to 7 By Your Name · Updated October 1, 2026 · 7 minute read Every week, the calendar carries stories that changed the world. The first week of October is full of them. In just seven days, you can travel from the birth of modern China to the launch of the first satellite. You can go from the birth of Mahatma Gandhi to a dictator losing an election. This guide to history this week explains the biggest events from October 1 to October 7 in plain words. Jump to a day October 1: Cars, a new country and magic October 2: A man of peace and a famous beagle October 3: One Germany October 4: The day space travel began October 5: Bread, rock music and a vote in Chile October 6: War, a murder and the first talking movie October 7: Sea battles, two Germanys and a new war Quick t...

NEPSE closed the shortened trading week at 2,629.81 , down 17.41 points (0.66%) from the previous close of 2,647.22. Here is what happened, and how to check your IPO allotment. This week in NEPSE Closing index 2,629.81 Change -17.41 points (-0.66%) Previous week close 2,647.22 Weekly high 2,671.04 Weekly low 2,605.32 Range About 66 points (previous week: 123 points) The market moved without a clear direction as money rotated between sectors. The swing was much smaller than the week before. What it means for investors Lower volatility suggests traders are cautious, not panicking. A small weekly dip is not a trend. Check turnover and sector movement before you act. Long-term investors can use quiet weeks to review their watchlist. Should you apply for a mutual fund IPO? Muktinath Mutual Fund 2 is among the recent issues, with a CARE-NP BBB(IS) rating. Before applying, check: The fund's rating and the sponsor's t...

From a Tamil Nadu Farm to the Boardroom Battle: The N. Chandrasekaran Story TATA GROUP · GOVERNANCE & MARKETS September 25, 2026 From a Tamil Nadu Farm to the Boardroom Battle: The N. Chandrasekaran Story A farmer's son who quietly rebuilt TCS is now at the center of the loudest succession fight in Indian corporate history — and it's been shaking Tata stock for a week. Reading time · 6 min If you follow Indian business news even casually, you've probably seen the name "N. Chandrasekaran" trending lately — usually next to words like "Tata," "stock crash," or "boardroom feud." But behind the headlines is one of India's most remarkable corporate journeys: a farmer's son from a small Tamil Nadu village who became the most powerful executive in India's biggest business empire. Here's both stories — the man, and the money. The boy from Mohanur Natarajan Chandra...