Nepal, May 29 -- Parliament today witnessed the economic blueprint of a single-majority government born from an unprecedented electoral shift, led by a sound economist-turned-political leader. The prevailing mood in the House reflected confidence in the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle's capacity to deliver the "departure" in Nepal's political economy that he has long championed. True to form, his budget speech delivered a compelling narrative - a substantive recalibration across fiscal policy, from taxation and infrastructure to capital mobilisation and diaspora engagement.

The central message is clear: the expansion of the middle class and vibrant markets will drive Nepal's economy forward. As with any ...