Himalayan Bank Limited
HBL's stock fell 0.41% today to Rs 193.1 from Rs 193.9 yesterday. There was no specific news related to the bank today, so the decline likely reflects broader market or sector movements rather than company-specific factors.
Sector: Commercial Banking
Summary
Himalayan Bank Limited (HBL) is a commercial bank listed on NEPSE. It continues to focus on operational efficiency and digital expansion while managing loan quality concerns.
Recent moves
Dropped 0.41% to Rs 193.1 — no specific news
Dropped 0.15% to Rs 193.9 — no specific news
Gained 1.85% to Rs 198.0 — no specific news
Gained 1.85% to Rs 198.0 — no specific news
Gained 1.85% to Rs 198.0 — no specific news
Gained 1.85% to Rs 198.0 — no specific news
Gained 1.85% to Rs 198.0 — no specific news
Gained 1.06% to Rs 194.5 — promoter shares sale announced
Gained 1.85% to Rs 198.0 — no specific news
Gained 1.06% to Rs 190.0 — no specific news
Gained 1.06% to Rs 190.0 — no specific news
Gained 1.06% to Rs 190.0 — new loan rates and penal interest announced
Gained 1.06% to Rs 190.0 — no specific news
Gained 1.51% to Rs 188.0 — no specific news
Gained 1.51% to Rs 188.0 — no specific news
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Context
Himalayan Bank Limited has been focusing on operational efficiency, notably by integrating its Mid Baneshwor branch into the New Baneshwor branch on 2026-04-16, and more recently, on 2026-05-18, by consolidating six branches into centralized hubs. On 2026-04-24, the bank expanded its digital services, allowing its customers access to over two million merchant touchpoints through Fonepay. Additionally, on 2026-05-14, HBL partnered with Sipradi Trading and Himalayan Everest Insurance for cashless claim services for Tata Motors customers. On 2026-05-29, HBL launched an RMB card, enabling Nepalese travelers to use Chinese Yuan in China. However, a recent report on 2026-05-15 indicated that Himalayan Bank failed to classify certain loans overdue by more than 90 days as non-performing. More recently, on 2026-05-27, the bank announced it would blacklist defaulters and auction collateral if loans are not settled within 35 days.
On 2026-09-15, the Nepal Valuers Association began an indefinite boycott of Himalayan Bank over unresolved valuation disputes and unrevised fees, which may affect the bank's valuation-related operations going forward.
On 2026-09-16, Himalayan Bank set new loan interest rates up to 8.00% and penal interest rates of 2% plus 16% on overdue and import LC loans, reflecting a tightening credit policy.
On 2026-09-21, Himalayan Bank put over 850,000 promoter shares up for sale, which may be influencing market interest and liquidity.
On 2026-09-24, Himalayan Bank merged its Pushpalal Chowk branch into the Biratnagar branch, continuing its branch consolidation strategy to improve operational efficiency.
On 2026-09-29, Himalayan Bank relocated its Birgunj branch office to new permanent premises, continuing its efforts to optimize branch locations and improve customer access.
- last market date
- 2026-10-01
- last price
- 193.1
- last price change pct
- -0.41
- sector
- Commercial Banking
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