Nepal Rastra Bank issued the 'NRB Debenture 2027 D,' a short-term central bank instrument, on Monday, July 6, 2026, raising Rs 20 billion from the banking sector. The move was designed to manage high liquidity levels that have built up within the commercial financial system. Class 'A', 'B', and 'C' licensed banking institutions were eligible to submit electronic competitive bids for the instrument.
The issuance reflects ongoing concerns about idle funds in the banking sector. The private sector body FNCCI has separately noted that approximately Rs 1.4 trillion in investable funds currently remain unused in banks, even as private sector credit growth has declined.