A proposed amendment to the Nepal Rastra Bank Act, 2002, was unveiled on June 18, 2026, covering changes across monetary policy, banking supervision, financial stability, and government debt management. Under the bill, NRB would be required to issue monetary policy within one month of the start of each fiscal year and conduct quarterly reviews. The legislation also includes provisions for legal recognition of digital currency and stricter limits on government borrowing from the central bank.
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Nepal Rastra Bank Act Amendment Bill Proposes Digital Currency Powers and Stricter Debt Controls
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24 June 2026 · 1 min read