Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Businesses Reel from Losses After Nepal Protests
In Nepal, businesses suffered greatly during recent protests.
Many buildings were attacked and burned, including hotels, supermarkets, and factories.
These actions caused billions in losses.
The famous Hilton hotel was destroyed, and many stores were looted.
While some businesses have reopened, the damage has hurt the business community and created a tough economic climate.
Businesses suffered major losses due to vandalism and arson during protests.
The Hilton hotel in Kathmandu was burnt down, causing over 8 billion NPR in losses.
Bhatbhateni Supermarket chain saw 21 of its stores attacked, 12 destroyed.
Multiple other businesses and homes were targeted, including those of business leaders.
The attacks have shaken the confidence of the Nepali business community.
- Who
- Protesters and Nepali Business Owners
- What
- Damage to businesses during protests
- When
- September 8-9
- Where
- Nepal, including Kathmandu
- Why
- Protests against the government led to violence and destruction
Protesters
Business Owners
Actions
Protesters
Attacked businesses to demonstrate against the government
Business Owners
Businesses were victims of the protests and suffered extreme loss.
Impact
Protesters
Caused damage to property.
Business Owners
Loss of property and economic hardship.
- Death Toll
- 72
- Estimated HAN Loss
- 25 billion NPR
- Hotel Hilton Loss
- Over 8 billion NPR
- Bhatbhateni Outlets Damaged
- 21 of 27 attacked, 12 destroyed
Sources
Death toll in Nepal’s anti-graft protests jumps to 72
Nepal protests death toll rises to 72, over 2,100 injured, health ministry says
Nepal death toll rises to 72, over 2,100 people injured across country - Telegraph India
New Nepal PM Karki seeks calm
Nepal protest toll rises to 72
Not normal yet, say Nepalis after week of riots, killings
