Commercial Banks Struggle with Rising Bad Loans: NPLs of Nine Banks Cross 5 Percent

Kathmandu – The growing burden of bad loans has pushed Nepal’s commercial banking sector into deep financial stress, as recovery challenges continue to mount. The latest data up to the end of the Chaitra month of the fiscal year...


National-Level Development Banks Earn Over Rs 3 Billion in Nine Months

Kathmandu — The profit of national-level development banks has exceeded Rs 3 billion in the third quarter of the current fiscal year 2081/82. According to financial reports published by the banks, eight national-level development banks operating in the country...


Commercial Banks’ Profits Exceed Rs 41 Billion in First Nine Months of FY 2081/82

Kathmandu — Commercial banks in Nepal have collectively earned over Rs 41 billion in profit in the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2081/82, showing a slight growth compared to the same period last year. According to...


Surge in Personal Home Loans, Banks Compete with Attractive Schemes

Kathmandu – The demand for personal housing loans in Nepal has surged significantly, with citizens increasingly turning to banks to fulfill their dreams of owning homes. After years of slowdown, the housing loan segment is showing signs of revival,...


Commercial Banks’ Non-Banking Assets Surge by 80 Percent in First Eight Months of FY

Kathmandu — Non-banking assets of commercial banks in Nepal have surged by 80.03 percent in the first eight months of the current fiscal year, according to the data published by Nepal Rastra Bank. The Non-banking assets held by operating...


Commercial Banks Earn Rs 42.75 Billion in Eight Months, Nabil Bank Tops the Chart

Kathmandu – The 20 commercial banks operating in Nepal have collectively earned a profit of Rs 42.75 billion by the end of Falgun in the current fiscal year 2080/81. According to data released by Nepal Rastra Bank, this marks...


Development Banks Report Over Rs 4 Billion Profit in Eight Months

Kathmandu – Development banks in Nepal have collectively recorded a profit of Rs 4.18 billion in the first eight months of the current fiscal year 2080/81. This figure, published by Nepal Rastra Bank, marks a growth of 24.01 percent...


Base Rate of Commercial Banks Drops to Single Digits

Kathmandu – The base rate of commercial banks in Nepal has dropped to a new low, with all 20 operating commercial banks now maintaining a single-digit base rate. This decline is attributed to excess liquidity in banks and financial...


Deposits and Loans of Commercial Banks Increase in Eight Months

Kathmandu – Commercial banks in Nepal have witnessed a notable rise in both deposits and loans during the first eight months of the current fiscal year 2081/82. According to data from the Nepal Bankers Association, deposit collection increased by...


Non-Banking Assets of Commercial Banks Surge by 79.89% in Seven Months

Kathmandu – The non-banking assets (NBAs) of commercial banks in Nepal have increased significantly, rising by 79.89% in the first seven months of the current financial year. According to Nepal Rastra Bank, the total NBAs of commercial banks reached...