Banking News
Nepal’s Bank Deposits Surpass GDP, Raising Structural Economic Concerns
Nepal's banking system now holds deposits worth 131.76% of the country's GDP, highlighting deep financial penetration but also exposing structural weaknesses as surplus liquidity struggles to flow into productive sectors.
NRB Eases National ID Rule for Banking, Ends Automatic Account Freeze
Nepal Rastra Bank has relaxed its National Identity Card requirement for banking services, giving customers more time to comply while ensuring uninterrupted access to their accounts.
NRB Governor Says Monetary Policy Backs Government Agenda, Not a Standalone Economic Solution
Governor Prof. Dr. Bishwanath Poudel said the FY 2083/84 monetary policy is designed to complement the government's budget and reform agenda, stressing that the central bank alone cannot solve all economic challenges.
Nepal Rastra Bank to Mop Up Rs. 50 Billion Through Deposit Collection Auction
The central bank has invited bids to collect Rs. 50 billion from banks and financial institutions as part of its liquidity management strategy.
NRB Relaxes Share-Backed Lending Rules, Allows Higher Loans Against Strong Stocks
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has revised its unified directives, allowing banks and financial institutions to provide higher loans against shares of fundamentally strong listed companies based on a mandatory strength assessment framework.
NRB Launches Rs. 100 Billion Deposit Collection Drive
Nepal Rastra Bank will collect Rs. 100 billion in deposits from banks and financial institutions through an online bidding process today as part of its liquidity management operations.
Muktinath Bikas Bank Donates Biological Microscopes to Nepal Red Cross
Under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, Muktinath Bikas Bank has donated three biological microscopes to the Nepal Red Cross Society, Lumbini Province, to support safe and quality blood transfusion services.
Nepal's Banks Overflow With Deposits, But Credit Demand Slumps
Nepal's banking sector is witnessing a sharp rise in deposits and excess liquidity, but weak credit demand from businesses and households is limiting lending growth, highlighting sluggish economic activity despite historically low interest rates.
Nabil Bank Tops Profit Chart as Commercial Banks Earn Rs. 64.56 Billion
Nepal Rastra Bank's latest financial performance report shows commercial banks earned a combined Rs. 64.56 billion in net profit by the end of Jestha, with Nabil Bank leading the sector, while Garima Bikas Bank topped development banks.
Nepal Rastra Bank to Withdraw Rs 60 Billion Again Amid Excess Liquidity
The central bank continues its liquidity management efforts by conducting another large-scale deposit collection auction from banks and financial institutions.
ADB Forecasts Nepal’s Economic Growth to Slow to 3.9% in 2026
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected Nepal’s economy to grow by 3.9% in 2026, citing broader regional and global economic challenges, a figure well below the government's growth target.
Kumari Bank Provides Smart TVs to Six Schools in Bajura to Promote Digital Education
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Kumari Bank has donated smart televisions to six community secondary schools in Bajura’s remote Gaumul Rural Municipality to strengthen digital learning and improve access to quality education.