POKHARA: Machhapuchhre Bank Ltd (MBL), in the first nine months of current fiscal year, posted operating profit of Rs 50.6 million. It registered Rs 32.0 million net profit. The operating profit has gained by 50 per cent while the net profit has gained by 109 per cent in comparison to the same period last year. The loan flow has also increased by 43 per cent and reached Rs 214 million. The deposit collection is up by 37 per cent to Rs 244 million. —HNS