Rastriya Banijya Bank Posts Outstanding Q1 Performance: Net Profit Surges 175 Percent to NPR 1.65 Billion
2nd November 2026, Kathmandu
Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited has published its unverified financial statement for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2083/84 (ending Mid-October 2026).
RBB Posts Outstanding Performance in Q1
The state-owned commercial bank demonstrated a strong operational recovery, recording a net profit of NPR 1.65 billion during the review period. This represents an impressive 175.00 percent surge compared to NPR 598.73 million earned in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.
Net Profit and Operational Performance Growth
The bank experienced robust top-line growth across its core banking activities, which significantly elevated operating income and distributable profit figures.
- Net Profit: Reached NPR 1.65 billion, soaring by 175.00 percent year-on-year from NPR 598.73 million in Q1 FY 2082/83.
- Net Interest Income: Expanded by 37.46 percent to NPR 4.01 billion, up from NPR 2.92 billion recorded in the baseline quarter.
- Operating Profit: Surged by 108.16 percent to NPR 2.35 billion, compared to NPR 852.41 million in the baseline period.
- Distributable Profit: Reached NPR 1.37 billion, expanding dramatically from NPR 214.73 million reported in the baseline quarter.
Deposit Mobilization, Lending Expansion, and Balance Sheet Scale
The institution maintained a strong deposit mobilization base while keeping credit flows steady across the economy.
- Total Deposit Mobilization: Accumulated to NPR 451.40 billion by the end of the first quarter.
- Total Credit and Advances: Reached NPR 247.10 billion.
Asset Quality Metrics and Risk Indicators
Non-performing loans experienced a slight uptick while remaining comfortably managed relative to broader industry trends.
- Non-Performing Loan (NPL) Ratio: Recorded at 3.89 percent, compared to 3.83 percent in Q1 of the previous fiscal year.
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