NRB eases rules to boost lending amid excess liquidity

KATHMANDU, Dec 2: With banks holding surplus liquidity and interest rates at historic lows, Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has moved to relax several provisions to encourage greater credit flow into the economy. The central bank’s first review of the Monetary Policy 2025/26 announced on Monday signals a more flexible stance on personal and small-scale lending—measures intended to unlock idle capital and stimulate investment.