Non-performing loans of commercial banks: How AI can revolutionise their management Non-performing loans (NPL) have been a major and increasing issue in the Nepalese banking sector, primarily among commercial banks, which has led them to adopt technological solutions. Opinion 11 Mar, 2025
Expectations, inflation and livelihood crisis: Visionary leadership and commitment needed The gossip in many Nepalese households, including those of my own spouse and her peers, invariably centre around the affordability of essential groceries, food items, education for the children and health services for families. Opinion 02 Jan, 2025
From guards to bank's CFO, Nepalis strive in Cambodia amid rising migration Nepal and Cambodia have maintained cordial and friendly relations since establishing diplomatic ties in 1975. Blogs 29 Oct, 2024
Hydropower companies, financial institutions contribute to PM Disaster Relief Fund Domestic and foreign hydropower companies and financial institutions have contributed monetary support to the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund. Kathmandu 07 Oct, 2024
NEPSE surges 113 points with two circuit breaks; Banking sector gains 9.89% The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) closed with a significant gain of 113.42 points, or 4.41%, today, reflecting turbulent yet positive investor sentiment. Business 28 Jul, 2024
Investment of Rs 9 billion raised for Mid Kaligandaki hydro project Financial management has been assured for the Mid Kaligandaki Hydropower Project that is going to be constructed in the Kaligandaki River. Business 24 Jun, 2024
Kenyan climber is found dead on Mount Everest in Nepal The body of Cheruiyot Kirui was found on Mount Everest, said Khim Lal Gautam, a government official at the mountain's base camp. World 24 May, 2024
Over Rs 280 million collected in PMDRF Over Rs 280 million has been collected in the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund (PMDRF) to support the earthquake survivors in Karnali Province. Nepal 24 Jan, 2024
Finance Minister Dr Mahat consults bankers on current issues of banking system Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat on Sunday held a meeting with the bankers to discuss the current challenges seen in the banking system. Business 13 Aug, 2023
NRB takes action against three banks ​​​​​​​The Nepal Rastra Bank has taken action against three banks — Prime Commercial Bank, Kumari Bank, and Himalayan Bank — for breaching the central bank’s policy, guidelines, and regulations in the last fiscal year 2022-23. Business 08 Aug, 2023
Banks' profits surge 24.92pc in fiscal 2022-23 ​​​​​​​Commercial banks witnessed a remarkable increase in profits during the fiscal year 2022-23, with their collective profits rising by 24.92 per cent to reach Rs 70.17 billion compared to the previous fiscal’s net profit of Rs 56.17 billion. Business 07 Aug, 2023
NRB issues Unified Directives with various provisions The central bank has brought this provision for managing the capital fund adequacy of banks. Business 28 Jul, 2023
