Kathmandu, August 14, 2026 — Ncell has strongly objected to the government’s decision to publish a report on the company’s share transactions, arguing that the move violates constitutional and statutory privacy protections and disregards a recent court order.
The telecommunications company said the publication of the “Ncell’s Share Purchase-Sale Related Study and Investigation Report, 2023 (2080)” has exposed sensitive information that should have remained confidential. Ncell also said it reserves the right to pursue legal remedies under applicable national and international laws, treaties and agreements.
The Council of Ministers decided on Tuesday to make the report public the following day. The report was prepared by an investigation committee led by former auditor general Tankamani Sharma Dangal.
In a statement, Ncell said the report was published on the website of the Ministry of Information and Communications in the name of promoting good governance, transparency and citizens’ right to information. The company argued that the disclosure nevertheless made information public that existing law requires to be protected.
Ncell said the government’s action could send a negative signal to international investors about the protection of investor privacy and the confidentiality of business information in Nepal. It warned that the disclosure could further undermine the country’s foreign investment environment.
