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Despite substantial government support in the form of loans, subsidies, and extensive investments, the financial health of Public Enterprises remains precarious. Over the last five years, loss-making public enterprises have witnessed an astonishing 6361.5% increase in losses reaching Rs 41.48 billion in 2021/22, while profit-making companies have experienced a 2.4% decrease in profits even as their numbers expand reaching Rs 43 billion in the same year.

The establishment of public enterprises, both on a global scale and within the unique context of Nepal, has been a pivotal chapter in the annals of economic development. In the post-World War II era, a surge of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) emerged worldwide, driven by a myriad of motivations and expectations to address market failure.

The lobby group says the Act is an infraction of national values and principles of governance.

The lobby group says the Act is an infraction of national values and principles of governance.

Last week, the World Bank Group approved the disbursement of Sh138.6 billion ($1 billion) under its development policy operations.