However, the ban will take effect following the end of the current financial year. The current financial year in Nepal ends in mid-July. Earlier, the central bank had directed commercial banks not to lend for importing luxury items. Ordered by the Central Bank in the first week of April. Imports of alcohol, cigarettes, tobacco products, diamonds, mobile phones, color television sets, SUVs, cars, vans, motorcycles, toys and playing cards were banned.
