Kathmandu, May 13 -- Business leaders speaking at the first session of the Kantipur Economic Summit 2026 on Wednesday called for stable policies, consistent regulations and closer cooperation between the government and private sector, saying frequent policy shifts and uncertainty were discouraging investment in Nepal.

Speaking at the session titled "Driving private sector growth: Policy, partnership and progress," corporate executives said that Nepal's economic ambitions could not be achieved without long-term policy consistency and a supportive business environment.

Ravi KC, vice-president for corporate affairs at Surya Nepal, criticised the jailing of businesspeople over tax-related issues, saying businesses operate to make profits an...