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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.