Nepal received pledged FDI worth 24.1 bln rupees (172.3 mln USD) in the first month of FY2025/26, a sharp rise from just 597.6 mln rupees in the same period last year. The commitments cover 127 projects, expected to generate more than 8,200 jobs. The ICT sector accounted for the highest number of projects, while agriculture and forestry led in pledged amounts.