Foreign exchange reserves rise 27.5% to Rs 3.41 trillion by mid-March
Summary
Nepal's gross foreign exchange reserves increased by 27.5% to Rs 3.41 trillion by mid-March 2026, driven by strong remittance inflows and an improved balance of payments position.
Key Points
- Nepal's foreign exchange reserves rose 27.5% to Rs 3,413.77 billion by mid-March 2026.
- Reserves increased from Rs 2,677.68 billion in mid-July 2025 to Rs 3,413.77 billion.
- In US dollar terms, reserves climbed 18.3% to USD 23.08 billion from USD 19.50 billion.
- Reserves held by Nepal Rastra Bank rose 25.7%, and those held by commercial banks and financial institutions rose 44.0%.
