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...


Health Insurance Reform Report Made Public, Minister Paudel Plans to Strengthen Insurance Fund

Kathmandu – The Ministry of Health and Population has released the report of Health Insurance Reforms Recommendations Task Force at a program held on Sunday (March 16). During a program at the Ministry, Health and Population Minister Pradeep Paudel...


Shikhar Insurance Unveils Thematic Film Celebrating 20 Years

Kathmandu – Shikhar Insurance Company Limited has released a thematic film marking its 20th anniversary. The film highlights the resilience, trust, and confidence customers have shown in the company over the past two decades. According to Shikhar Insurance, the...


Komal Agrawal Reappointed as Director of Life Insurance Corporation (Nepal)

Kathmandu – Life Insurance Corporation (Nepal) Limited has reappointed Komal Agrawal as a member of its Board of Directors. Aggarwal, who represents the common shareholders on the board, had completed her term on March 9. Following a board meeting...


Nepal Life Insurance Appoints Three New Directors

Kathmandu – Nepal Life Insurance has appointed Bimal Prasad Dhakal, Krishna Raj Lamichhane, and Sharmila Shrestha Maharjan as directors. The appointments were made following the decision of the company’s 25th Annual General Meeting, held on Chaitra 2 (March 15)...


Life Insurance Corporation (Nepal) Lists Right Shares on NEPSE

Kathmandu – Rights shares of Life Insurance Corporation (Nepal) Limited have been listed on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). On Sunday, the company’s right shares, issued at a rate of 88.45168 percent, were officially listed. A total of 23.46...


Radha Pokharel Takes Oath as Director of Nepal Insurance Authority

Kathmandu – Radha Pokharel, the newly appointed director of the Nepal Insurance Authority, took the oath of office and secrecy on Sunday. The ceremony was held at the Ministry of Finance, where Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu...


Crest Micro Life Insurance to Distribute IPO on Tuesday

Kathmandu – Crest Micro Life Insurance is set to distribute its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on Tuesday (March 18), according to NIMB Ace Capital, the company’s sales manager. The company’s IPO received overwhelming demand, with applications submitted for 2.48...


Radha Pokharel Appointed Woman Director of Nepal Insurance Authority

Kathmandu – Radha Pokharel has been appointed as a woman director of the Nepal Insurance Authority. The government appointed Pokharel to the vacant post under the provision for female directors outlined in the Insurance Act 2079. Pokharel’s appointment is...


Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali Ayurved Enters Insurance Sector

New Delhi (CNBC) — Patanjali Ayurved, led by Baba Ramdev, has acquired a majority stake in Magma General Insurance in partnership with DS Group at a valuation of Rs 4,500 crore, subject to regulatory approvals. Following the acquisition, Patanjali...