Kathmandu. Although the small and medium enterprises sector looks risky, it is a huge and unprocessed commercial market for insurance companies. According to the report, more than Rs 10 trillion has been invested in Nepal’s small and cottage industries so far. <\/p>\n
The report prepared by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Insurance Authority of Nepal (NIA) and the Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS) states that the small and medium enterprises sector can be profitable if they are able to bring small and affordable insurance policies as per the needs of small entrepreneurs in both rural and rural areas. <\/p>\n
Small and medium enterprises play an important role in mobilizing investment in Nepal’s economy. According to the Department of Industry, in the fiscal year 2080. By 81, these enterprises have invested a total of more than Rs 1000 billion (about 7 billion US dollars) in various businesses. This sector has also become a major source of employment. During this period, this sector has created more than 3 lakh 80 thousand jobs. <\/p>\n
FY 2080. In ’81 alone, small and medium enterprises invested more than Rs 11 billion (about US$77 million) in new capital and created more than 130,000 jobs (Department of Industry, 2025). <\/p>\n
‘Risk Management in Nepal’s Micro Enterprises: Insurance Kavach Gap’ (October 2025). The study report states that the demand for insurance in provinces like Koshi, Madhes and Karnali is high but not accessible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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