Country sees 5.44 percent annual average inflation last year Country's annual average inflation stood at 5.44 percent last fiscal year. Business 18 Aug, 2024
NRB urges against spreading misinformation about banking sector In the notice released on Tuesday, the central bank has encouraged investors, depositors, clients, and stakeholders to confidently continue their banking transactions. Business 20 Feb, 2024
Jajarkot quake survivors to get house loan upto Rs 2.5 million The quake survivors of Jajarkot district are eligible for a house loan of upto Rs 2.5 million at a maximum interest rate of two percentage points above the basic rate. Nepal 08 Dec, 2023
CBFIN urges governor to build trust amid economic downturn A delegation led by Pawan Kumar Golyan, chairman of the Confederation of Banks and Financial Institutions Nepal (CBFIN), on Tuesday met Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari to discuss various issues related to building a strong and self-sufficient economy through equitable and sustainable development. Business 27 Sep, 2023
Automobile industry faces formidable headwinds ​​​​​​​The automobile industry in Nepal has been facing significant challenges in recent times, primarily due to a shift in the economic environment and evolving priorities among the general public and banks and financial institutions (BFIs). Business 11 Sep, 2023
NRB Governor defends a 'liberal' Monetary Policy "The Policy prioritises a liberal approach in terms of the interests of bank loans when most of banks in the world adhere to the tight policy," he said. Kathmandu 30 Jul, 2023
CBFIN vows action The Confederation of Banks and Financial Institutions Nepal (CBFIN) has expressed strong reservations against the physical attacks and illegal activities that are continuously being carried out by various individuals, organisations and groups against the employees of banks and financial institutions, their assets, among others. Sports 03 Jul, 2023
Merged BFIs starting joint operations by July 16 get more benefits ​​​​​​​Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced additional facilities for class A, B, and C banks and financial institutions (BFIs) going for merger and starting joint operations within July 16. Business 07 Jun, 2023
HAN welcomes central bank's decision to restructure loans The Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) has welcomed the decision taken by the Nepal Rastra Bank to allow banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to restructure all loans up to Rs 50 mill i o n through the third quarterly review of the Monetary Policy until next month. Business 17 May, 2023
Nepse index sheds 1.67 per cent The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index slipped by 31 points or 1.67 per cent in the trading week between May 7 and 11, with most investors in ‘wait-andsee’ mode prior to the third quarterly review of the Monetary Policy. Business 14 May, 2023
Business summit At a time when the economy is facing various challenges in post COVID-19 context, the Nepal government, Confederation of Banks and Financial Institutions Nepal (CB- FIN), and Nepal Business Institute are jointly organising Nepal Business Summit 2023 in Kathmandu. Business 02 May, 2023
CBFIN issues warning The fourth meeting of the working committee of the Confederation of Banks and Financial Institutions Nepal (CBFIN) has decided to take action against illegal activities of various individuals, organisations and groups against the bank and financial institutions, their assets, credit and employees. Business 02 May, 2023