Nabil Bank Limited

Sector: Commercial Banking

Summary

Nabil Bank Limited (NABIL) is a leading commercial bank in Nepal. The bank recently proposed a 15.80% dividend (5% bonus shares and 10.80% cash) for ordinary shareholders and previously reported strong annual financial growth alongside improving non-performing loan ratios. Recently, Nabil launched a USD Special Savings Account targeting foreign currency earners, expanding its product offerings.

Recent moves

01/10Down -1.55% to Rs 530.7 — No specific news; price declined amid auction and promoter share sale announcements.

30/09Down -0.18% to Rs 566.0 — No specific news; slight dip despite USD savings account launch.

26/09Up +0.52% to Rs 562.9 — No specific news; steady trading continues.

25/09Up +0.52% to Rs 562.9 — Issued 35-day loan repayment notice to defaulting borrowers.

24/09Up +0.52% to Rs 562.9 — No specific news; steady trading continues after AGM dividend announcement.

23/09Up +0.52% to Rs 562.9 — No specific news; steady trading after AGM dividend announcement.

22/09Up +0.52% to Rs 562.9 — AGM held, dividends declared, and book closure date announced.

19/09Up +0.52% to Rs 562.9 — No specific news; moderate volume trading.

18/09Up +0.36% to Rs 554.0 — No specific news; stable trading with moderate volume.

17/09Up +0.36% to Rs 554.0 — Nabil merged Timure branch into Dhunche branch after flood damage.

16/09Up +0.36% to Rs 554.0 — No specific news; stable trading with moderate volume.

15/09Up +0.36% to Rs 554.0 — Auctioning mortgaged properties in Chitwan after borrower defaults.

12/09Down -0.09% to Rs 552.0 — No specific news; small intraday move on light volume.

11/09No market data for today. — No specific news.

09/09No price change data (Turnover Rs 6.97 cr) — Issued 15-day auction notice for mortgaged property in Rupandehi.

08/09No market data for today. — Proposed a 15.80% dividend (5% bonus and 10.80% cash).

31/05No market data for today. — No specific news.

28/05No market data for today. — Citizen Investment Trust to manage employee retirement funds; three branches merged for efficiency.

27/05No market data for today. — Nabil Bank offers financing for private vehicles.

26/05No market data for today. — Nabil Bank views fintechs as partners, not competitors.

Context

Nabil Bank has proposed a 15.80% dividend consisting of a 5% bonus share and a 10.80% cash dividend, subject to central bank and AGM approval. In debt financing, the bank appointed Global IME Capital as the issue manager for its Rs 4 arba 10-year debenture at 5.5% interest. Earlier in the year, the bank posted a 33% increase in net profit to Rs 6.76 billion alongside an improved NPL ratio of 3.37% down from 4.96%, while also dismissing earlier data leak allegations as baseless. Recently, the bank has been auctioning mortgaged properties in Rupandehi and Chitwan due to borrower defaults despite prior notices, indicating active loan recovery efforts.

Nabil Bank also recently opened applications for its 7th SSE Fellowship and Certificate Course, continuing its engagement in educational initiatives. Additionally, the bank is among those leading a slight decline in fixed deposit interest rates in Ashoj, reflecting broader sector interest rate trends. Today, the bank merged its Timure branch into the Dhunche branch following flood damage in the Bhotekoshi area, showing operational adjustments in response to natural events.

On 2026-09-22, Nabil Bank convened its 42nd Annual General Meeting where it declared dividends and announced the book closure date, marking an important event for shareholders.

On 2026-09-25, Nabil Bank issued a 35-day loan repayment notice to borrowers who have defaulted, signaling continued efforts to recover overdue loans and strengthen asset quality.

On 2026-09-29, Nabil Bank launched a USD Special Savings Account aimed at foreign currency earners, offering benefits including digital and international transaction features, expanding its product portfolio to attract remittance inflows and foreign currency holders.

Nepse adjusted share prices of Nabil Bank following the bonus share announcement on 2026-09-30, reflecting corporate actions in the market.

On 2026-10-01, Nabil Bank opened a sale of 125,000 promoter shares for existing promoters and reiterated its auctioning of mortgaged properties to recover dues, continuing its focus on loan recovery and shareholder restructuring.