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Glossary

Quick definitions for global readers who are new to Nepal market vocabulary.

NPR: Nepalese rupee - Nepal’s currency.
NRB: Nepal Rastra Bank - the central bank; publishes forex references.
FENEGOSIDA: Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.
Tola: Traditional gold/silver weight ≈ 11.66 grams in Nepal usage.
NOC: Nepal Oil Corporation - associated with domestic fuel pricing structure.
US AQI: US Air Quality Index - 0-50 good, higher is more polluted.
BS: Bikram Sambat - Nepal’s calendar system used on some official price dates.
Buy / Sell: Two sides of an NRB forex quote; commercial apps add spreads.
Zone pricing: Fuel prices that differ by transport-cost zone (Terai → hills).
Remittance: Money sent by workers abroad to households in Nepal.