Commercial banks' profit exceeds NPR 17.8 billion in two months, Nabil tops the list
In the first two months of the current fiscal year 2083/84 (up to Bhadra), 20 commercial banks earned a profit of NPR 17.81 billion, up 7.32% year-on-year. Nabil Bank leads in absolute profit, while Himalayan Bank tops in growth rate.
Kathmandu – By the end of Bhadra, the second month of the current fiscal year 2083/84, 20 commercial banks have collectively earned a profit of NPR 17.81 billion. According to data published by Nepal Rastra Bank, in the same period of the previous year 2082/83, these banks had earned NPR 16.59 billion. The profit increased by 7.32% during the review period.
13 banks recorded higher profits compared to the previous year, while 7 banks saw a decline. Nabil Bank posted the highest absolute profit, while Himalayan Bank led in terms of growth rate.
- Nabil Bank: Profit of NPR 1.80 billion, up 35.83% year-on-year.
- Global IME Bank: Profit of NPR 1.69 billion, up 4.07%.
- Nepal Investment Mega Bank: Profit of NPR 1.27 billion, up 0.91%.
- Himalayan Bank: Profit of NPR 575.1 million, up 55.13% (highest growth rate).
- Nepal SBI Bank: Profit of NPR 415.9 million, up 17.32% (lowest profit).