Kathmandu – National-level development banks in Nepal have reported robust growth in profitability, earning over Rs 5.60 billion in the last fiscal year, according to financial statements up to FY 2081/082. The eight banks currently operating in this sector...

Kathmandu – Nepal’s commercial banking sector has reported a substantial increase in profitability in the last fiscal year, according to financial statements up to the fourth quarter of FY 2081/82. The total profit of the 20 banks currently operating...

Kathmandu — Nepal’s commercial banking sector has reported strong financial results for the fiscal year 2081/82, with most banks reporting improved profitability, stronger balance sheets, and healthier financial indicators. According to the latest disclosures, 10 out of 20 commercial...

Kathmandu — Seven commercial banks have disclosed their fourth-quarter financial statements for the fiscal year 2081/82, revealing dividend distribution capacities ranging from 5.25% to 38.27%. The banks include Machhapuchhre Bank, Kumari Bank, Siddhartha Bank, Agricultural Development Bank, Citizens Bank,...

Kathmandu — The base rate of commercial banks in Nepal has been steadily declining over the past year, driven by excess liquidity in the banking system and reduced demand for credit. This has led banks to lower deposit interest...

Kathmandu – Nepal’s commercial banking sector has recorded a net profit of nearly Rs 54 billion in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year 2081/82. According to the latest financial reports, the 20 commercial banks operating in...

Kathmandu — The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has unveiled the monetary policy for the fiscal year 2082/83 (2025/26), adopting a cautiously flexible approach aimed at maintaining macroeconomic stability while revitalizing credit growth and investment. Announcing the policy in Kathmandu,...

Kathmandu — Global IME Bank Limited has once again earned international acclaim after being awarded the prestigious “Best Bank Award 2025” by Global Finance magazine, marking its second consecutive win and further solidifying its position as Nepal’s leading financial...

Kathmandu — Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Governor Dr. Bishwanath Paudel has stated that the increasing volume of bad loans in the agriculture and small and medium enterprise (SME) sectors has significantly strained the country’s banking and financial institutions. Speaking...

Kathmandu – Nepal’s banking sector is grappling with a sharp increase in non-performing loans (NPL), with the ratio climbing to 5.24 percent by mid-May 2025—up from 3.98 percent during the same period last year. Data published by Nepal Rastra...