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Battery recycling shouldn’t fall on auto dealers, says Karan Khurana

KATHMANDU : Making automobile businesses responsible for recycling electric vehicle batteries may not be practical, according to Karan Khurana, founder and CEO of Indian battery recycling company ReBAT. Khurana made the remarks during a discussion on ‘Battery Recycling and Ethanol…
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Don’t rush ethanol blending, experts warn government

KATHMANDU : Stakeholders have urged the government to take a cautious approach to ethanol blending in petrol. They have raised concerns over vehicle compatibility, fuel quality and ethanol availability. The concerns were raised during a discussion on ‘Battery Recycling and…
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CFMoto 450MT gets a new black color option

KATHMANDU: CFMoto Nepal has introduced a new color option for its popular adventure touring motorcycle, the 450MT. Rishi Trade Center, the authorized distributor of CFMoto in Nepal, has showcased the 2026 450MT in a new black color at the ongoing…
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80% of hire purchase company loans go to vehicles

KATHMANDU : Samir Thakur, CEO of Hulas Finserv Hire Purchase Company, said around 80% of the loans provided by hire purchase companies are currently going towards vehicle purchases. Speaking at the “Mobilizing Mobility Through Finance and Insurance” program organized by…
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Auto loans do not appear to pose a credit bubble risk

KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank Director Satyendra Subedi said he does not see a major risk of a credit bubble from auto loans at present. Speaking at the “Mobilizing Mobility Through Finance and Insurance” program organized by the Nepal Automobile Importers…