AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoInvestor Climate: Investors cite energy, banking and law-and-order concerns. Credit: The government will work with the RMA to review banks’ extra lending margins rather than impose a rate cap; average lending rates stood at 9.38% in December 2025. Business Funding: BCCI has set a Nu 38.59 million workplan, directing Nu 16.3 million to trade fairs, but Nu 4.43 million remains unfunded. Entrepreneurs are also being urged to explore equity financing beyond bank loans. Public Investment: India has handed over Nu 2.9 billion for Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan, including funding for education, skills, agriculture and infrastructure. Energy: Electricity supply rose 32.8% in 2025, but petrol and diesel imports also climbed, highlighting Bhutan’s continued fuel dependence. Tourism: Arrivals rose 28.6%, though questions remain over how much local businesses are gaining; Monggar aims to attract more than 5,000 visitors next year, up from over 2,000 last year. Natural Resources: Only 73 kilograms of cordyceps were sold at auction, while 227 kilograms were withdrawn after collectors rejected bids. Known quartzite reserves have fallen nearly 40% since 2015.
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