Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is absorbing Rs 25 billion from the banking system today through a deposit collection instrument to control excess liquidity. The 16-day facility is open to Class A, B, and C financial institutions via an online bidding process. With total bank deposits surpassing Rs 7.5 trillion, the central bank has stepped in to regulate interest rates. The minimum bid has been fixed at Rs 100 million, and repayment of principal and interest is scheduled for January 9, 2026. The move follows open market operation guidelines applied during periods of prolonged liquidity surplus.
