Birgunj:The Birgunj Customs Office achieved a revenue collection of Rs 26.73 billion in the Nepali month of Ashoj, surpassing its monthly target by 1.02%.
According to National News Agency RSS, the Office had set a revenue collection target of Rs 26.46 billion for the month, as stated by Chief Customs Administrator Krishna Prasad Mainali.
Fuel imports contributed the most to the revenue, generating Rs 2.29 billion, followed by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at Rs 1.8 billion. Additionally, imports of bitumen brought in Rs 1.4 billion, while apple and pear imports accounted for Rs 500 million.
Despite the monthly success, the Office did not meet its cumulative revenue target for the first three months of the fiscal year, collecting Rs 69.13 billion against the target of Rs 70.56 billion. The Customs Office credits its monthly revenue achievement to increased economic activity during the festive season.