Fixing past biases, present traps and the structural limits of growth Unlike previous monetary policies, the Monetary Policy 2026/27 does not bear the responsibility of fixing all prevalent economic issues. It simply attempts to reduce the hindsight biases of the past, when monetary policy instruments were haphazardly used to propel growth and rescue borrowers without …
MAN suggests for accommodative monetary policy to spur growth Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Dr. Biswo Nath Poudel stated that the upcoming Monetary Policy 2025/26 will boost economic activity. During the Pre-Monetary Policy Discussions hosted by the Management Association of Nepal (MAN) on July 7, Governor Poudel remarked that it is an opportune time for Nepal …
Navigating Financial Headwinds Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) are currently facing a dual challenge: high liquidity coupled with sluggish credit demand. Private sector credit growth reached only 6.95% for the first 10 months of the fiscal year. This falls significantly short of the 12.5% credit growth estimated by the 2024/25 Monetary Policy, which is deemed necessary …
