KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) today unveiled its 59th monetary policy for the fiscal year 2082/83 (2025/26).

This is the first monetary policy announced by Governor Dr. Biswo Nath Poudel, who took office as the 18th governor on Jestha 7 (May 21).

Although the central bank was established in 2013 B.S. (1956), Nepal began issuing monetary policies from 2023 B.S. (1966).

The draft policy was presented to the NRB Board of Directors on Thursday evening before the official release.

The policy aims to address the current economic slowdown by managing the country’s money supply, controlling inflation, balancing foreign income and expenditure, and maintaining financial sector stability.

It also supports the government’s plan to provide additional working capital to struggling sectors.