ICAN BPA Awards 2026: Nabil Bank Wins Gold Third Year in a Row

1st July 2026, Kathmandu

In a historic sweep for the Nepalese banking sector, Nabil Bank Limited has been honored with three prestigious awards at the Best Presented Annual Report (BPA) Awards, organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN).

ICAN BPA Awards 2026

Most notably, Nabil Bank secured the coveted ‘Gold Award’ in the private sector banking category for the third consecutive year, cementing its position as a benchmark for financial transparency and corporate governance in Nepal.

A Triple Triumph for Corporate Excellence

Beyond the grand prize, Nabil Bank dominated ICAN’s newly introduced categories, walking away with two additional honors. The bank received the ‘Certificate of Merit’ in both:

1. Corporate Governance Disclosure Award

2. Sustainability Reporting Award

This marks the first time in the history of the BPA awards that these two categories were introduced, and Nabil Bank successfully clinched recognition in both, making it a triple triumph for the institution.

Honoring Transparency and Sustainability

The awards were handed over by ICAN President CA Nil Bahadur Saru Magar to Nabil Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Manoj Kumar Gyawali, and Chief Finance Officer, Sandip Babu Paudel, during a special ceremony held in Kathmandu on Tuesday.

Award Highlights at a Glance:

Best Presented Annual Report (Private Sector Banks) -> GOLD WINNER (3rd Consecutive Year)

Corporate Governance Disclosure Award -> Certificate of Merit

Sustainability Reporting Award -> Certificate of Merit

ICAN evaluated the entries based on rigorous criteria for the fiscal year 2025. The corporate reports were judged on:

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• Financial Transparency

• Accountability

• Corporate Governance

• Sustainability Practices

Nabil Bank excelled across all verticals, having previously won the same Gold accolade for its 2023 and 2024 annual reports. Following this national victory, Nabil Bank’s annual report has been officially nominated to represent Nepal at the South Asian level for the prestigious SAFA BPA Awards.

Leading Nepal’s Digital and Sustainable Banking Era

With a legacy spanning four decades, Nabil Bank continues to evolve. The bank has heavily integrated sustainable banking principles into its core operations and pioneered digital banking in Nepal through its dedicated digital platform, nBank.

Today, Nabil Bank boasts a robust infrastructure designed to serve over 2.5 million customers:

• 266 branch networks across the country

• 318 ATMs

• Committed to collaborating and growing alongside all its stakeholders.

With this latest hat-trick of awards, Nabil Bank reaffirms its legacy not just as a financial giant, but as Nepal’s most trusted and transparent banking institution.

For more: ICAN BPA Awards 2026