Kathmandu, Aug. 21 -- Bina Bhurtel Bastakoti grew up watching her father run businesses, which sparked her interest in entrepreneurship at a young age. After completing her Master's in Business Administration (MBA) in Australia, she returned to Nepal in 2018 and began brainstorming business ideas.

Before moving to Australia in 2014 for her MBA, Bina and her husband, Neeraj Bastakoti, were involved in trading, serving as the sole distributor of Lotte Choco Pie in Nepal.

"After returning from Australia, my husband and I continued with the trading business, but deep inside we both wanted to start something of our own," said Bina, 36, co-founder of Lemon Grass Production.

Her family's experience in manufacturing soaps and adhesives inspire...