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Featured Jul 16, 2026

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.

3 months ago

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.

3 months ago

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.

3 months ago

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.

3 months ago

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.

3 months ago

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.

3 months ago

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.

3 months ago

Kumari Bank Partners with German Institution to Advance Sustainable Banking

Kumari Bank has signed a strategic agreement with Germany's DSIK to strengthen green banking practices and promote sustainable finance in Nepal.

3 months ago

Prime Commercial Bank’s Rs 3 Billion Debenture Issue Closes Today

Investors have until today to apply for Prime Commercial Bank’s 10-year debenture offering a 6.25% annual interest rate, with a total issue size of Rs 3 billion.

3 months ago

Rastriya Banijya Bank Launches Online Loan Application Portal

The state-owned bank has introduced a digital loan application system to simplify borrowing and improve transparency under the government's governance reform agenda.

3 months ago

Nepal Rastra Bank to Issue Rs 20 Billion One-Year Debenture to Absorb Excess Liquidity

The central bank will auction a Rs 20 billion one-year debenture on Monday as part of its liquidity management measures.

3 months ago

Nepal SBI Bank Wins Four Asian Banking & Finance Awards for 2026

Nepal SBI Bank has been honored with four prestigious awards by Asian Banking & Finance, recognizing its excellence in liquidity management, trade finance, retail banking, and SME banking.

3 months ago