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  1. Nepal heavily depends on India for its market and transit needs.
  2. Nepal is facing economic crisis due to its heavy reliance on Indian petroleum imports and the shockwaves from the US war.
  3. India's protectionist policies restrict Nepali market access while West Asia tensions impact Nepali households.
  4. Nepali residents are utilizing Indian towns to buy goods at lower prices, highlighting the realities of cross-border commerce and government taxation efforts.

Fertilizer shortages are increasing reliance on cross-border markets in Sitamarhi, prompting tightened border checks by SSB.

5 reports, 2 independent Updated Aug 3
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Fertilizer shortages are increasing reliance on cross-border markets in Sitamarhi, prompting tightened border checks by SSB.

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  1. Indian law restricting subsidized fertilizer exports is increasing reliance on cross-border markets for Nepali farmers.Sub-event
  2. Fertilizer shortages are driving cross-border market reliance and prompting stricter border checks.1 source

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Nepali residents are utilizing Indian towns to buy goods at lower prices, highlighting the realities of cross-border commerce and government taxation efforts. All 1 developments

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