Nepal has secured foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments worth more than Rs 35 billion within the first three months of the current fiscal year 2082/83. According to the latest monthly report published by the Department of Industry, investment commitments totaling Rs 35.13 billion have been registered for 311 industries between mid-July (Shrawan) and mid-October (Asoj).

During this period, the department registered FDI commitments for 7 large industries, 4 medium-scale industries, and 300 small industries. In Asoj alone, 75 small industries received FDI commitments amounting to approximately Rs 2.04 billion.

Official statistics show that Nepal has approved total FDI commitments of Rs 686.55 billion to date for industries registered in the country. The continuous rise in committed investments demonstrates growing investor interest across multiple sectors of Nepal’s economy.

The information technology sector attracted the highest number of investments, with 162 registered industries receiving commitments worth Rs 153.7 million. However, in terms of investment volume, the tourism sector remains in the lead. A total of 103 tourism-related industries received commitments equivalent to around Rs 1.46 billion.

Meanwhile, 15 manufacturing industries secured Rs 211 million in commitments, 11 agriculture-based industries received Rs 40 million, and 19 service-sector industries recorded commitments totaling Rs 181 million.

The department’s report suggests that foreign investment in Nepal is gradually becoming more diversified by sector and scale. The increasing flow of capital into IT and tourism is expected to create new jobs, support technology transfer, and strengthen economic growth. Close coordination between the government and the private sector will be crucial to translating these commitments into tangible production and long-term employment opportunities.