Commercial banks pay 23.56 percent more income tax as their profits surge

Summary

Commercial banks in Nepal paid Rs 32.80 billion in income tax in FY 2024/25, a 23.56% increase from the previous year, driven by a 43.38% rise in their net profits.

Key Points
  • Commercial banks in Nepal paid Rs 32.80 billion in income tax in FY 2024/25, a 23.56% increase from the previous year.
  • Banks reported net profits of over Rs 71.18 billion last year, marking a 43.38% increase.
  • Kumari Bank paid the highest income tax of Rs 3.66 billion, triple its previous year’s amount.
  • NIC Asia Bank saw the largest decline in tax payment, falling by 77.51%.
  • Nabil Bank, Nepal Investment Mega Bank, Global IME Bank, and Everest Bank also paid significant income taxes, with varying growth rates.
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