Share prices of major players fall despite active trading
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The economic slowdown caused by the pandemic did very little to hurt the stock market enough.
The stock market in the country remained active as ever recording a trading of shares worth Nu 863 million (M) in the secondary market last year.

Remittance inflow grows despite Covid-19
Inward foreign remittance grew significantly last year despite the Covid-19 pandemic effecting the global economy badly.
The Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) in one of its latest reports revealed that the country received a total USD 159.24 million (approximately Nu 11.7 billion) remittance in 2020.

Hydropower generation increased by 31 percent in 2020
While almost all the sectors of the economy took a severe hit in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, hydropower saw a significant growth with energy generation increasing by 31.45 percent.

Food prices drive inflation amid Covid-19
Prices of goods rose by 7.75 percent in October 2020 compared to the same month in the previous year, the National Statistics Bureau (NSB) reported in its latest CPI report released on December 31, 2021.

RMA records more digital transactions in second lockdown
The Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) has recorded a significant increase in mobile payments during the second lockdown as compared to the records of the first lockdown, indicating an increasing preference for digital payments.

Govt. focusing on minimising impact of lockdown
The government is trying to minimise the impact of the second nationwide lockdown as the number of Covid-19 cases continues to increase.

Strong dollar makes external borrowings meaningful
The appreciation of the US dollar (USD) against the ngultrum has come as some relief to the economy, which has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trade deficit improves by -32.42 percent in 2019
A National Statistics Bureau report shows that Bhutan’s trade deficit improved by -32.42 percent last year.
The trade balance in current prices was recorded at a deficit of Nu 29.124 billion (B) in 2019, which accounted for 16.34 percent of the GDP.

Nu 843M remitted to Jaigaon merchants
The Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) has remitted Indian Currency (IC) Rs 843.45 million (M) for the merchants in Jaigaon.
The remittance programme, the seventh this year, initiated on October 24, concluded yesterday.

Inflation slows in August
In what could be read as a positive sign, the inflation rate decreased in August after a record high commodity prices in July that were sent ratcheting up by the Covid-19-induced disruptions in food supplies.

Thinkers say tough road awaits Bhutan’s economic recovery
Bhutan has a tough road post-Covid-19 economic recovery, as India is one of the hardest hit economies.

Trade deficit narrows by 32 percent in first half
Bhutan’s trade deficit declined by 32 percent in the first half of 2020 compared to figures for the same period of last year, provisional statistics published by the finance ministry show.
In absolute figures, the trade deficit decreased to Nu 12.84 billion (B) from Nu 19B.

Boulder export resumes
Boulder export from Phuentsholing has resumed since September 15 after it was suspended on March 23 when the border gate was sealed as the nation responded to the pandemic.