Concession for small businessmen, loans up to 2 crores can be rescheduled

Neelam Dhingana and Bam Bahadur Mishra appointed as Deputy Governors

12 February, Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank has directed banks and financial institutions to implement the provisions brought out through the six-monthly review of monetary policy. According to which now small and medium businessmen have got concessions. According to Nepal Rastra Bank, on the request of the concerned borrower, the loan can be restructured and rescheduled … Read more

There is neither hope of growth nor confidence of stability in the economy.

There is neither hope of growth nor confidence of stability in the economy.

Purnaprasad Dhungana was the headmaster of our school. Although he teaches English, I can now guess that he has a keen interest in literature and economics. He used to recite trivial idioms in the class. One day, on the pretext of cleaning the classroom, we children not only wet the benches but also broke the … Read more

Continuation of tight monetary policy, soft on small borrowers

Continuation of tight monetary policy, soft on small borrowers

27 January, Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank has shown generosity towards small borrowers. The nation’s bank on Friday announced a semi-annual review of monetary policy for the current financial year 2079/80 and has arranged loan restructuring and rescheduling for small borrowers with loans up to 20 million. The central bank, continuing the tightening action taken by … Read more

Will the monetary policy review raise interest rates?

Instructions to the borrower to refund the 3.5 billion interest collected against the rules

16 January, Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank has started preparations for the half-yearly review of monetary policy. In the new context, interest in certain instruments, including interest rates, has increased after the National Bank began this week’s departmental discussion seeking views/suggestions on the half-yearly review of monetary policy. Due to increasing pressure from the external sector, … Read more

Monetary policy review failed to solve economy and liquidity problems: Confederation

Generators still use 64.4 percent of the industry

14 November, Kathmandu. The Confederation of Nepal Industry has said that the first quarter review of monetary policy has failed to address the current problems of the economy. The confederation concludes that the monetary policy review announced by Nepal Rastra Bank will not solve the problem at a time when the financial system is short … Read more

Economy has multi-faceted problems, monetary policy review failed to address: Federation

Economy has multi-faceted problems, monetary policy review failed to address: Federation

13 November, Kathmandu. The Federation of Nepal Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said that the economy is in serious trouble due to the multi-faceted impact on the economy. President of the press conference organized by the federation on Tuesday, Shekhar Golcha said that the government has reached such a situation where even simple expenses … Read more

Quarterly review of monetary policy does not ensure financial stability: Chamber

55-member Working Committee elected unopposed in Nepal Chamber of Commerce

12 November, Kathmandu. The Chamber of Commerce has responded that the arrangement made by Nepal Rastra Bank through quarterly review of monetary policy cannot maintain financial stability. The chamber says that with tighter monetary policy, even a quarterly review may not solve the financial sector’s problems. The Chamber said, “While some improvement has been observed … Read more

RBI’s message that the economy is under pressure

Lagufitta imposed illegal service charge of about 700 crores, pressure of Nation Bank to return

11 November, Kathmandu. In the first quarter review of the monetary policy of the current financial year 2079/80, Nepal Rastra Bank has given the message that the economy is under pressure due to the continuation of most of the policies. However, the central bank is going to be somewhat flexible in the loan-deposit ratio (CD) … Read more

Monetary Policy Review: Pressure to tame interest rates while easing import restrictions

Lagufitta imposed illegal service charge of about 700 crores, pressure of Nation Bank to return

2 November, Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank has started discussions for the first quarterly review of monetary policy. With the publication of economic indicators and data for the first 3 months of the current financial year, the national bank is preparing for the first quarter review of monetary policy. Dr. Prakash Kumar Shrestha, head of the … Read more

Has monetary policy boosted stock investors’ morale?

Has monetary policy boosted stock investors' morale?

10 July, Kathmandu. In the two trading days following monetary policy, the NEPSE rose 115.5 points and returned to the 2100 point after a month and a half. NEPSE fell from 2100 points on 24 June 2079 to 1848.28 points on 9 June. After that the stock market did not show much enthusiasm from the … Read more

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