Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) – Nepal 2024-25

Details

The Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) is the minimum percentage of total deposits that commercial banks and financial institutions must maintain as cash reserves with the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).

Current CRR: $4.0%$ (applicable uniformly to Class 'A', 'B', and 'C' financial institutions).
Purpose: It is a key direct monetary tool used to control money supply, manage liquidity, and ensure depositor safety.
Impact: Keeping the CRR at $4.0%$ provides more investable funds to the banking system, helping to support economic growth and stabilize interest rates.

Category

Monetary Policy

Fiscal Year

2082

Key Figure/Rate

4.0%