MRP Sticker Rule Raises Concern in Nepal’s Auto Market

Kathmandu: Automobile entrepreneurs have urged the government to reconsider the plan to apply Maximum Retail Price (MRP) stickers on vehicles, saying the rule may not be practical for Nepal’s auto sector.

A delegation led by NADA President Ritu Kumar Upreti met Industry, Commerce and Supplies Minister Ganesh Prasad Pandey on Baisakh 22 and discussed the challenges of implementing MRP stickers on automobiles. During the meeting, NADA representatives said vehicle prices differ based on model, specifications, features, taxes, exchange rates, and import costs, making a fixed price label difficult to apply.

The delegation argued that automobiles cannot be treated like regular consumer goods, as they are not sold in the same volume or pricing structure. They warned that enforcing a single MRP system could create confusion among customers and add unnecessary administrative pressure on businesses.

NADA also said it had already submitted recommendations on the issue and requested the ministry to adopt a flexible, sector-friendly approach. The discussion follows a notice from the Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection requiring goods sold in the market to carry MRP labels.

Officials from government bodies, consumer groups, and security agencies were also present during the meeting.