Nabil Bank & NiB-GA Partnership: Strategic Support for SMEs
27th November 2025, Kathmandu
Nabil Bank and Nepal in Business – Growth Advisors (NiB-GA) have entered into a strategic partnership to enhance support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Nepal.
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The agreement was formally signed by Manoj Kumar Gyawali, Chief Executive Officer of Nabil Bank, and Ratish Basnyat, Team Leader of the NiB-GA Program.
Under this program, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), through NiB-GA, will award and manage £4.5 million in grants to 40 SMEs operating within NiB’s key sectors and geographical focus areas. The grants aim to help participating enterprises scale their operations, improve efficiency, and strengthen their export readiness.
Speaking at the signing event, CEO Gyawali said that this initiative will help boost the confidence of SME entrepreneurs in the current context. He added, “As the project is designed to work closely with both entrepreneurs and policymakers to support the growth and development of SMEs, Nabil Bank can facilitate partner organizations with SME loans and channel financing.”
Similarly, NiB-GA Team Leader Basnyat expressed appreciation to the Bank for providing grant-management services that ensure systematic and transparent fund disbursement to partner organizations in line with project requirements. He stated, “This model could be beneficial for other projects of a similar nature and could even be adopted by the government to support efficient capital expenditure.”
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As part of this collaboration, Nabil Bank will serve as the financial partner responsible for managing the disbursement of grants. The Bank will ensure secure, transparent, and efficient financial-management systems for all partner organizations, reinforcing accountability and smooth program implementation.
The NiB-GA Program aims to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of SMEs by fostering sustainable and productive employment through targeted grants and technical assistance.
NiB is a five-year initiative funded by UK International Development and implemented by DAI Global UK.
Nabil Bank Limited is a pioneer bank in Nepal’s banking sector, committed to offering innovative and customer-focused financial solutions. With a strong emphasis on digital transformation, Nabil Bank continues to redefine banking experiences for its valued customers. It has 268 branches and 321 ATM network all over the country.
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