Nepal Rastra Bank to Absorb NPR 150 Billion Excess Liquidity via Deposit Collection Instrument
29th October 2026, Kathmandu
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced plans to mop up NPR 150 billion in surplus liquidity from the domestic banking system today, Kartik 12, 2083, through its deposit collection instrument.
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NRB to Absorb 150B
Liquidity Management Details and Bidding Procedures
The central bank continues to utilize liquidity absorption instruments to manage accumulated surplus cash holdings across licensed financial institutions.
- Target Absorption Volume: NRB aims to collect NPR 150 billion from the banking sector to maintain monetary stability.
- Auction Channel and Timeline: Bidding will be conducted online through NRB’s Online Bidding System (OBSS) until 3:00 PM today.
- Rate Determination Mechanism: The applicable interest rate for the collected deposits will be established through competitive market bidding among participating institutions.
- Eligible Institutions: Participation in the deposit collection auction is restricted strictly to licensed Class ‘A’ commercial banks, Class ‘B’ development banks, and Class ‘C’ finance companies.
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