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Economic Intelligence from the Roof of the World

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Incisive analysis of Nepal's economy, South Asian markets, and global financial trends — written by a student who believes rigorous economic thinking should be accessible to everyone.

Jagrit Kanodia
Jagrit Kanodia
Founder & Editor · Kathmandu, Nepal · Est. 2026
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"Nepal's economic discourse is too often confined to government press releases. This publication exists to offer something different — independent, analytically rigorous, and rooted in lived reality."
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The Story Behind the Publication

A student from Kathmandu, writing about the economy he lives in.

I'm Jagrit Kanodia, a student based in Kathmandu, Nepal. I founded The Himalayan Economist because I was frustrated by the gap between how economists talk about Nepal and how Nepali people actually experience their economy. Every article I write starts with a question that bothers me — and ends only when I've found an honest, data-backed answer.

My work spans NRB monetary policy, South Asian trade dynamics, global commodity markets, and financial literacy. I believe the most important economic stories aren't written in Washington or London — they're lived in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and every remittance-dependent household in between.

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2026
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Jagrit Kanodia
Jagrit Kanodia · Founder, The Himalayan Economist · Kathmandu, Nepal
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Data First
Every argument begins with numbers.
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Accessible
Rigorous analysis, no jargon required.
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Independent
No advertisers. No agenda.
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Local Lens
Global trends, Nepali impact.
Reader Note

Great work you are doing, keep it up! Really enjoyed reading your piece on MRP-based taxation and the one on hydropower.

David N. Sislen · Country Division Director, Maldives, Nepal & Sri Lanka
The World Bank
Personal correspondence, July 2026
Published Work

Analysis &
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Every piece independently researched. Every claim sourced. No paywalls, no affiliations.

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Jagrit Kanodia
About the Author
Jagrit
Kanodia
Founder & Editor · The Himalayan Economist

I write about Nepal's economy, South Asian markets, and global financial trends — making complex economic ideas accessible to a wider audience. My work sits at the intersection of policy, data, and real-world impact: from how NRB decisions affect your savings to how global oil markets shape Nepal's fuel prices.

The Himalayan Economist was founded as a passion project rooted in a simple belief: that rigorous economic analysis should not be locked behind paywalls or academic jargon. Every piece published here is independently researched and written with intellectual honesty.

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Why This Exists
Nepal's economic discourse is too often confined to government press releases and donor-funded reports. The Himalayan Economist exists to offer a different voice — independent, analytically rigorous, and rooted in the lived reality of Nepal's economy. From Kathmandu's credit markets to the ripple effects of global commodity shocks, this publication connects the dots that matter.
Editorial Principles
Every article is built on data. Every claim is sourced. Every argument is made in good faith. There are no advertisers to please and no political affiliations to protect. The only obligation here is to the reader — and to the truth of what the numbers say.
What Guides This Work
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Data First
Every argument begins with numbers. Assertions without evidence are opinions, not analysis.
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Accessible
Rigorous analysis should not require a PhD to understand. Clarity is a form of respect for the reader.
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Independent
No advertisers. No affiliations. No agenda beyond honest examination of how Nepal's economy works.
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Local Lens
Global trends matter only when connected to their impact on Nepali households, businesses, and policy.