IT has transformed businesses in Nepal. While computers were first introduced sporadically in the 1980s through private sectors and individuals, their use has expanded significantly. Today, businesses utilize IT across various functions through tools like mobile applications, websites, and software which have improved customer experience and made operations more efficient. Key benefits of IT include dramatically reduced costs, improved quality and customer service, and enabling innovative new products and market expansion. Examples of IT used widely in Nepalese businesses include e-commerce, digital wallets for online payments, and increased broadband internet access fueling corporate internet users. Going forward, leveraging IT will be crucial for long term business success in Nepal's digital age.

1. Uses of IT in
Business
in Nepal

2. Prepared by:
Prabodh Tuladhar
Rajat Somani
Shirish Krishna Dangol

3. INTRODUCTION
◈ IT is a modern phenomenon that has dramatically changed the lives
of individuals and business
◈ IT includes management information systems used to automate
tasks and support decision making
◈ Business owners once had primitive tools. Today they can complete
their duties with much more efficiency with technological tools
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4. History of IT in Nepal
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◈ Computers were introduced sporadically in 1980s
◈ Use of computers and IT were propagated by the private
sectors and private individuals
◈ DSI International started in 1980s which was software
development firm. Trained a large number of local youths
in computer and hardware

5. History of IT in Nepal
◈ Mercantile picked up where DSI left and went on to fuel the growth
of IT including cyber cafes in the Kathmandu Valley. They also hired
many trainees and employees of DSI.
◈ Another prominent name in IT was Muni Shakya who was known as
the father of Nepali software
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6. History of Banking in Nepal
◈ Establishment of Nepal Bank Limited on 30th Kartik,
1994 B.S. (1938 A.D.)
◈ Introduction of Credit Cards in Nepal in early 1990 (by
NABIL Bank)
◈ Automated Teller Machine (ATM) was first introduced by
Himalayan Bank Ltd.
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7. History of Banking in Nepal (contd…)
◈ In 1995. Himalayan Bank Limited was also the first bank to
introduce TeleBanking (Telephone Banking) in Nepal.
◈ Internet-Banking was first introduced by Kumari Bank
Limited in 2002.
◈ Laxmi Bank Limited was the first bank to introduce SMS-
Banking (or Mobile Banking) in Nepal in the year 2004
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8. Current Uses of IT in Banking
◈ Mobile Application and Websites
◈ Improved customer experience
◈ Efficient Software
◈ Data Collection
◈ Retaining users with push and in-app notifications
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9. Advantages of IT in business
◈ Investments in information technology make a firm’s operational
processes substantially more efficient, and its managerial processes
much more effective
◈ Investments in IT can:
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Dramatically cut costs
Improve the
quality and
customer service
Develop
innovative
products for new
markets

10. Advantages of IT in business
◈ Research from the last two decade has proved that those
organizations that do invest in technology and choose the path of
innovation increase their market share, financial figures and overall
competitiveness.
◈ Information technology is the only technology which provides you
the opportunity to analyse specific data and plan your business
journey accordingly.
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11. Example of IT used in Business
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12. Use of IT in business
◈ Ecommerce
⬥ Has grown drastically over last 5 years
⬥ Started with "send gifts to Nepal"
⬥ Despite the problem of proper payment gateway online business in Nepal
has managed to establish a decent presence.
⬥ Nepal has been able to attract few Multinational investors & companies and
investments
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13. Use of IT in business
◈ Digital Wallet
⬥ A service that enables users to pay for the product or services online via its
gateway
⬥ Electronic payment has expanded its reach in the last 5 years in Nepal
⬥ Many others electronic payment system has been established in Nepal
despite the poor government regulation & lack of awareness among
citizens.
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14. Digital Wallets used in Nepal
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15. Use of IT in business
◈ Internet Broadband
⬥ With the increase in Internet users in Nepal, the broadband service has
increased dramatically in last few years.
⬥ 15 ISPs, 250,000 subscribers, nearly 1.6 million internet users. More than 35%
are corporate users.
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16. Conclusion
◈ It is impossible to attain long term business success without leveraging the
benefits of IT in this digital age.
◈ From a lower capital we can generate more income
◈ As IT solutions continue to increase the productivity, efficiency and
effectiveness of business operations business will continue to rely on
Information Technology for success.
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