KATHMANDU, Feb. 12 -- Through revising 'regulatory retail portfolio,' central bank targets to minimize pressure on capital adequacy fund

At a time when banks have been experiencing an increasing pressure in their capital adequacy fund, Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced measures to address the issue through the mid-term review of the Monetary Policy 2023/24.

Unveiling the monetary policy review on Monday, the NRB has allowed banks to consider the credit of up to Rs 20 million provided to agriculture and small, cottage and medium enterprises under the 'regulatory retail portfolio.' As of now, the threshold under the heading was maintained at just Rs 10 million.

According to bankers, the credit considered under the regulatory retail ...