nepal financial inclusion
Nepal’s Bank Deposits Surge, Loans Decline
Nepal’s banking sector has witnessed a notable shift in financial dynamics, according to the latest statistics released by the Nepal Bankers’ Association. While bank deposits have surged by a staggering Rs 26 billion in the month of Baisakh (April/May) of the current fiscal year, bank loans have contracted by Rs 15.19 billion during the same […]
Read More
NRB Revises Vehicle Loan Rules, Eases Home Loan Criteria
In a significant move aimed at promoting financial inclusion and supporting economic growth, the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced key revisions to its monetary policy during the third-quarter review for the fiscal year 2023/24. Among the notable changes, the central bank has reduced the risk weightage on vehicle loans and eased the eligibility criteria […]
Read More
Nepal’s Banking Sector: A Beacon for Women’s Advancement
In Nepal, Banking Industry Leads Women’s Empowerment Efforts, Nepali Women in Finance, Nepali Market Progress, Nepal Women Workforce, Nepal Banking Gender Equality, Nepal Business News, Nepal’s banking sector is paving the way for women’s empowerment despite social challenges in the patriarchal society. A recent report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) unveils Nepal’s leading role […]
Read More
Private Sector Calls for Increased Capital Expenditure to Boost Economic Growth
As Nepal gears up for the presentation of the annual budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 on May 28, the country’s private sector has been counting on the government to target a larger capital expenditure outlay to support higher economic growth amid the ongoing economic slowdown. In a pre-budget discussion organized by the Society of […]
Read More
Nepal’s Economic Roadmap: Bridging Policy and Progress
Nepal’s Economic Roadmap: Bridging Policy and Progress In a thought-provoking interaction organized by the Institute for Strategic and Socio-Economic Research (ISSR) and Khabarhub at the Pavilion Hall in Kathmandu, experts and key figures delved into the intricate relationship between monetary and fiscal policies, underscoring their pivotal roles in addressing contemporary economic and social challenges. The […]
Read More
Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Assesses Economic Outlook as Moderate
In a comprehensive address marking the 69th anniversary of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari provided an assessment of the country’s current economic condition, describing it as moderate. Despite challenges like low credit demand and economic slowdown, Adhikari highlighted positive signs in the external sector as a notable development during the year 2080 […]
Read More