Nabil Bank Honored With Best Commercial Bank Award At 4th ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave
26th July 2026, Kathmandu
Nabil Bank Limited has been awarded the prestigious Best Commercial Bank Nepal title at the 4th ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave and Awards 2026. The ceremony was organized by the Indian Chamber of Commerce in New Delhi, India.
Nabil Bank Honored With Best Commercial Bank
Malay Mukherjee, Director of Nabil Bank, received the honor on behalf of the institution during the event held on Friday. The award recognizes the bank for its steady performance, adoption of modern banking practices, and commitment to providing customer-focused financial solutions.
Leadership Gratitude And Shared Achievement
Following the announcement, Nabil Bank stated that the international award reflects the continued trust of its customer base, the dedication of its workforce, and the steady support of its key stakeholders. The institution noted that such recognition encourages it to further enhance its product offerings and advance technological innovation across its nationwide network.
Bhupendra Pandey, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Nabil Bank, expressed his satisfaction with the international award. He extended his appreciation to the bank’s clients, employees, and institutional partners, emphasizing that their collective trust and encouragement remain central to the bank’s operational success.
Regional Participation And Role Of Indian Chamber Of Commerce
The 4th ICC Emerging Asia Banking Awards featured participation from major commercial banks and financial institutions across South Asia and Southeast Asia. Financial institutions from Nepal, India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and Bangladesh competed across various performance and service categories.
The host organization, the Indian Chamber of Commerce, is a prominent business and industrial association based in India. It represents major corporate groups and plays an active role in facilitating cross-border trade, commercial partnerships, and economic development throughout the region.
Additional Institutional Recognition At Euromoney Awards
The award from the Indian Chamber of Commerce adds to a series of international recognitions secured by Nabil Bank. Earlier in the year, the bank won three major honors at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, including Nepal’s Best Bank, Nepal’s Best Bank for ESG, and Nepal’s Best Bank for SMEs.
The Euromoney honors were awarded based on Nabil Bank’s solid financial fundamentals, leadership in digital banking transformation, responsible environmental, social, and governance practices, and targeted credit support for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Market Presence And Banking Network
Nabil Bank stands as a major private commercial bank in Nepal, backed by over four decades of operational history within the country’s financial sector.
The bank’s current service distribution includes:
- A customer base serving over 2.6 million individual and corporate account holders.
- A physical footprint comprising 264 branch locations across Nepal.
- An automated network of 315 ATMs.
By following its core Banking and Beyond strategy, Nabil Bank continues to expand its digital capabilities and financial access, aiming to contribute to broader economic growth and sustainable community development across Nepal.



