Commercial banks earned net profit of Rs 64.15 billion in last FY; Nabil Bank topped the list with Rs 7.06 billion

Published On: August 5, 2024 08:55 PM NPT By: Republica  | @RepublicaNepal


KATHMANDU, Aug 5: Twenty commercial banks earned a combined net profit of Rs 64.15 billion, shows the unaudited financial reports released by the banks for fiscal year 2023/24.

Nabil Bank emerged as the leader with a net profit of Rs 7.06 billion, marking a 10.23 percent rise compared to the same quarter last year.

Global IME Bank followed with a profit of Rs 6.01 billion, and Nepal Investment Mega Bank secured third place with Rs 5.19 billion.

Machhapuchhre Bank recorded the lowest profit at Rs 1.25 billion for the fiscal year.

Citizens Bank International and NIC Asia Bank each reported profits around Rs 1.3 billion, while Nepal Bank earned Rs 1.65 billion.

Prabhu Bank experienced the highest growth, with a net profit increase of 1499.04 percent during the review period.

Kumari Bank saw a profit increase of 345.67 percent, Prime Commercial Bank's profit rose by 267.19 percent, and Agriculture Development Bank's profit grew by 176.23 percent, mainly due to previous fiscal adjustments.

Conversely, 10 commercial banks saw a decline in net profit.

NIC Asia Bank faced the largest drop with a 68.91 percent decrease, followed by Nepal Bank with a 51.80 percent decline, and Citizens Bank International with a 27.97 percent decrease.

 


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