Nabil Bank Holds Highest General Reserves Among Commercial Banks as of Baisakh End 2082
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NEPSE TRADING
According to data published for the period ending Baisakh 2082, Nabil Bank leads Nepal's commercial banking sector in terms of general reserves, with a total of Rs. 15.16 billion. General reserves reflect a bank’s internal financial buffer, accumulated primarily from retained earnings to safeguard against future risks.
Top 5 Banks by General Reserves:
Rank | Bank Name | General Reserves (Million Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
1 | Nabil Bank | 15,161.31 |
2 | Global IME Bank | 12,559.65 |
3 | Nepal Investment Mega Bank | 12,375.15 |
4 | Rastriya Banijya Bank (RBB) | 12,182.10 |
5 | Agricultural Development Bank | 10,005.75 |
These banks have benefited from strong profit retention, robust earnings, and favorable cost control policies. Mergers and efficient capital management have also contributed to their strengthened reserve base.
Notable Mid-tier Banks:
Standard Chartered Bank Nepal – Rs. 6,583.31 million
Himalayan Bank – Rs. 7,189.45 million
Laxmi Bank – Rs. 6,804.22 million
Everest Bank – Rs. 6,748.99 million
Kumari Bank – Rs. 5,867.04 million
These banks maintain reasonably healthy reserves, indicating prudent management of retained earnings.
Banks with Lower General Reserves:
Bank | General Reserves (Million Rs.) |
|---|---|
Machhapuchchhre Bank (MBL) | 2,899.54 |
Citizen Bank | 3,666.83 |
Sanima Bank | 3,863.00 |
Prabhu Bank | 4,225.54 |
NSBI Bank | 4,180.50 |
These banks reflect comparatively limited reserve accumulation, possibly due to lower profitability, higher operating expenses, or conservative reserve allocation policies.
General reserves act as a financial shield, enabling banks to absorb losses during economic stress or market downturns. The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) mandates commercial banks to allocate a portion of profits to these reserves annually.
Higher reserves signal greater risk-bearing capacity, improved creditworthiness, and better compliance with regulatory requirements. Banks like Nabil and Global IME are in a stronger position to finance large projects and handle shocks.
Banks with smaller reserves may face higher vulnerability during liquidity crunches or unexpected losses. It also reflects limited reinvestment of profits, which can hinder long-term capital expansion.
As of Baisakh end 2082, the disparity in general reserves across Nepal’s commercial banks illustrates a clear distinction in profitability, capital discipline, and financial resilience. Regulatory bodies and investors will likely monitor these metrics closely in evaluating bank health and risk exposure going forward.
