Commercial banks issue loans of Rs 141 billion in first quarter of FY 2026/27
Summary
Nepali commercial banks disbursed around Rs 141 billion in loans during the first three months of the current fiscal year. Global IME Bank led loan growth, while Prabhu Bank, NIC Asia Bank, and Sanima Bank saw declines.
Key Points
- Nepali commercial banks disbursed around Rs 141 billion in loans in the first three months of the current fiscal year.
- The combined loan portfolio of 20 commercial banks reached Rs 5.430 trillion by mid-October, up from Rs 5.289 trillion at the end of the last fiscal year.
- Global IME Bank recorded the highest loan disbursement growth, adding Rs 30.97 billion to reach Rs 507.81 billion.
- Prabhu Bank, NIC Asia Bank, and Sanima Bank were the only three banks to see a decline in loan disbursements.
