Kathmadnu, April 28 -- Nepal's economy has shown resilience in the face of multiple shocks this fiscal year, from heavy agricultural losses and domestic unrest to global geopolitical tensions that drove up fuel and transport costs.

Despite these setbacks, the country is projected to post a better-than-expected growth rate, surpassing forecasts made by major multilateral agencies.

According to the annual national accounts released by the National Statistics Office on Tuesday, Nepal's economy is expected to grow by 3.85 percent in the current fiscal year ending mid-July. Although slightly lower than last fiscal year's 4.43 percent expansion, the estimate remains stronger than projections by external lenders.

The outlook hinges on the ass...