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गरिमा विकास बैंकको प्रथम त्रैमासिक अपरिष्कृत वित्तीय विवरण

गरिमा विकास बैंकको प्रथम त्रैमासिक अपरिष्कृत वित्तीय विवरणGarima Bikas Bank Q1 Unaudited Financial Results

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Published on November 1, 2026

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Garima Bikas Bank Ltd.

नेपाल राष्ट्र बैंकबाट 'ख' वर्गको इजाजतपत्रप्राप्त संस्था

Unaudited Financial Statement

As on First Quarter (31/06/2083)

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

As on Quarter Ended 31st Ashoj 2083

Group

ParticularsThis Quarter EndingImmediate Previous Year Ending (Audited)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalent3,026,175,9602,952,082,037
Due from Nepal Rastra Bank8,219,063,8884,068,883,377
Placement with Bank and Financial Institutions--
Derivative financial instruments--
Other trading assets--
Loan and Advances to B/FIs3,127,332,7663,359,449,873
Loans and advances to customers80,229,200,12578,215,661,746
Investment in securities17,371,887,58321,201,711,844
Current Tax Assets-2,671,142
Investment in subsidiaries--
Investment in Associates--
Investment property634,718,975630,034,975
Property and equipment1,815,501,9141,808,433,931
Goodwill and Intangible Assets104,882,208104,009,884
Deferred tax assets79,647,97780,800,531
Other assets879,916,045868,278,738
Total Assets115,488,327,442113,292,018,077
Liabilities
Due to Bank and Financial Institutions899,907,8881,391,929,724
Due to Nepal Rastra Bank--
Derivative Financial instruments--
Deposit from customers101,535,607,52398,469,870,197
Borrowings79,858,06681,020,263
Current Tax Liabilities43,020,101-
Provisions--
Deferred tax liabilities799,449-
Other liabilities1,501,575,2891,554,539,523
Debt securities issued996,682,331996,682,331
Subordinated Liabilities--
Total liabilities105,057,450,647102,494,042,037
Equity
Share Capital6,623,483,2046,021,348,367
Share Premium--
Retained Earning75,885,0731,196,425,514
Reserves3,619,783,2423,471,582,530
Total equity attributable to equity holders10,319,151,51910,689,356,411
Non-controlling interests111,725,277108,619,629
Total equity10,430,876,79510,797,976,040
Total liabilities and equity115,488,327,442113,292,018,077

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss

For the Quarter Ended 31st Ashoj 2083

Statement of Distributable Profit or Loss

For the Quarter Ended 31st Ashoj 2083 (As per NRB Regulation)

(Amount in NPR)

Particulars Bank

Current Year upto this Quarter YTD Previous Year Corresponding Quarter YTD
Net profit or (loss) as per statement of profit or loss240,124,250250,575,182
Appropriations:
a. General reserve(48,024,850)(50,115,036)
b. Foreign exchange fluctuation fund-(778,057)
c. Capital redemption reserve(41,666,667)(41,666,667)
d. Corporate social responsibility fund(2,401,242)(2,505,752)
e. Employees' training fund(4,781,562)(5,398,237)
f. Other--
Investment Adjustment Reserve--
Corporate social responsibility fund utilization2,500,0002,910,612
Employees' training fund utilization4,680,9023,604,946
Unrealised Gain on Investment in Associates--
Other Adjustment/restatement--
Profit or (loss) before regulatory adjustment150,430,831156,626,992
Regulatory adjustment :
a. Interest receivable (-)/previous accrued interest received (+)(67,292,064)(120,815,877)
b. Short loan loss provision in accounts (-)/reversal (+)--
c. Short provision for possible losses on investment (-)/reversal (+)--
d. Short loan loss provision on Non Banking Assets (-)/reversal (+)(2,331,227)(3,342,473)
e. Deferred tax assets recognised (-)/ reversal (+)--
f. Goodwill recognised (-)/ impairment of Goodwill (+)--
g. Bargain purchase gain recognised (-)/resersal (+)--
h. Acturial loss recognised (-)/reversal (+)--
i. Other (+/-)112,045537,398
Lease Payment--
Dividend Income from Associates--
Income Attributable from Associates--
Share Issued Expenses Directly Charged to equity--
Share Issued Expenses- Directly Charged to Equity- Tax Impact--
Gain on Disposal of Share Classified into OCI--
Current Tax on Gain on Disposal of Share Classified into OCI--
Distributable profit or (loss)80,919,58533,006,040
Opening Retained Earning as on Shrawan1,206,628,392599,214,090
Adjustment(+/-)--
Distribution
Bonus Share Issued(602,134,837)-
Cash Dividend Paid(602,134,837)-
Total Distributable Profit or (Loss) as on end Date83,278,303632,220,130
Annualised Distributable Profit/Loss per Share5.0312.87

1. The above financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Nepal Financial Reporting Standards (NFRS) in line with NRB Directives. In compliance with NRB's ECL Guidelines, Bank has de-recognized interest income on loans and advances classified as Lifetime ECL under Stage-3. Bank has considered the impairment on credit exposures as the higher of total ECL provision as per NFRS 9 and existing regulatory provision in Unified Directives. Separate reporting of ECL shall be done to NRB by the Bank. Bank has considered the impact of Effective Interest Rate as not significant for the period of 1st quarter of FY 2083-084. Bank will assess its impact on subsequent quarters of FY 2083-084.

2. The unaudited financial figures are subject to change if instructed by external auditors and regulatory authorities.

3. Loans and advances includes staff loans and accrued interest receivables on loans and are presented net off loan impairments.

4. Personnel expenses includes employee bonus calculated as per bonus act.

5. Previous year's corresponding quarter ending figures have been regrouped, rearranged and restated wherever necessary.

6. The detailed interim report has been published in website of the bank.

7. The group financial statement includes the Garima Capital Ltd. (formerly known as KCL Astute Capital Ltd) which is the subsidiary of the bank.

Quarter (YTD) Quarter (YTD) Quarter (YTD)

NPR NPR NPR NPR NPR NPR

Interest Income1,822,922,5471,822,922,5472,054,573,6672,054,573,6671,821,733,4881,821,733
Interest Expense903,041,647903,041,6471,057,284,2541,057,284,254900,919,223900,919
Net interest income919,880,899919,880,899997,289,413997,289,413920,814,264920,814
Fees and Commission Income168,707,971168,707,971128,958,623128,958,623152,785,062152,785
Fees and Commission Expense3,073,0483,073,0483,229,5953,229,595290,987290
Net fee and Commission165,634,923165,634,923125,729,028125,729,028152,494,075152,494
Net interest fee and commission income1,085,515,8221,085,515,8221,123,018,4411,123,018,4411,073,308,3391,073,308
Net Trading Income12,251,79512,251,7956,585,7966,585,7965,885,9155,885

Other Operating Income (22,546) (22,546) 41,635,412 41,635,412 (22,820) (22

Total operating income1,097,745,0721,097,745,0721,171,239,6491,171,239,6491,079,171,4341,079,171
Impairment charge/(reversal) for loans and other losses254,291,576254,291,576333,193,656333,193,656254,291,576254,291
Net Operating income843,453,495843,453,495838,045,992838,045,992824,879,858824,879
Operating expenses -
Personnel Expense299,891,177299,891,177302,897,380302,897,380293,188,794293,188
Other Operating Expenses162,870,906162,870,906146,325,798146,325,798160,823,177160,823
Depreciation and amortisation30,273,26330,273,26329,569,23429,569,23428,765,55828,765
Operating Profit350,418,149350,418,149359,253,581359,253,581342,102,329342,102
Non operating income932,314932,314340,290340,290932,314932
Non operating expense------
Profit before income tax351,350,463351,350,463359,593,871359,593,871343,034,643343,034
Income tax expense104,862,396104,862,396107,894,859107,894,859102,910,393102,910
Current tax102,910,393102,910,393107,382,261107,382,261102,910,393102,910
Deferred tax1,952,0041,952,004512,598512,598--
Profit for the period246,488,066246,488,066251,699,012251,699,012240,124,250240,124

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Other Comprehensive Income

Profit for the period 246,488,066 246,488,066 251,699,012 251,699,012 240,124,250 240,124

Total Other comprehensive (11,452,475) (11,452,475) (62,466,636) (62,466,636) (11,452,475) (11,452

Total Comprehensive income for the period235,035,592235,035,592189,232,376189,232,376228,671,775228,671
Profit attributable to:
Equity holders of the bank231,929,944231,929,944188,683,928188,683,928228,671,775228,671
Non-controlling interest3,105,6483,105,648548,447548,447--
Profit for the period235,035,592235,035,592189,232,376189,232,376228,671,775228,671
Earnings per share:
Basic earnings per share-14.89-17.72-1
Diluted earnings per Share-14.89-17.72-1

Ratios as per NRB Directive

Group

Particulars Current Year Previous Year Current Year

This Quarter Up to This Quarter Ending(YTD) This Quarter Up to This Quarter Ending(YTD) This Quarter Up to This Quarter Ending(YTD)

Capital fund to RWA - 12.84% - 13.57% - 12

Tier 1 Capital to RWA - 10.86% - 11.29% - 10

CET 1 Capital to RWA - 10.86% - 11.29% - 10

Non-performing loan (NPL) to total loan - 4.81% - 4.73% - 4

Total loan loss provision to Total NPL - 104.09% - 120.72% - 104

Cost of Funds - 3.46% - 4.42% - 3

Return on Equity - 9.29% - 10.76% - 9

Return on Assets - 0.86% - 0.96% - 0

Credit to Deposit Ratio - 84.18% - 82.43% - 84

Base Rate - 5.18% - 6.39% - 5

Interest Rate Spread - 4.05% - 4.59% - 4

1. Financial Detail

a) NFRS compliant Quarterly statement of financial position and statement of profit or loss of first quarter has been published along with this report. Transactions with related parties are as follows:

Related Party Nature of Transaction Amount (Rs.)

Garima Capital Ltd. Deposit with Bank 85,784.13

Garima Capital Ltd. Interest paid by Bank on deposit 2,269.78

b) Major Financial Indicators

Earnings per Share (Rs.)14.5025.91
Price Earnings ratio (Times)28.629.15
Net Worth per Share (Rs.)155.681,740.07
Return on Total Asset (%)0.8412.84

2. Management Analysis:

Bank reported a net profit of Rs. 240,124,250 for the first quarter of FY 2083/84, representing a decline of 4.17% compared to the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. Despite the challenging economic environment, the Bank continues to maintain a sound capital adequacy position and adequate liquidity. However, difficulties in loan recovery have resulted in a marginal increase in the Non-Performing Assets (NPA) ratio to 4.81%, compared to 4.77% as of Ashad end 2083. Bank remains focused on strengthening its financial performance, achieving its business objectives, enhancing shareholder returns, and delivering quality services to its customers.

3. Details Relating to Legal Action

a) Case filed by or against the Bank in this year: No such cases have been filed except those arising the normal course of the business.

b) Case relating to disobedience of prevailing law or commission criminal offence filed by or against the Promoter or Director of the Bank: No such information has been received.

c) Case relating to financial crime filed against any Promoter or Director: No such information has been received.

4. Analysis of Stock Performance of the Bank

The Bank's share price and transaction are determined according to the demand and supply of shares in the market. Maximum, minimum and last share price of the Bank including total share transaction number, volume and days of transaction during the quarter are:

Price History Transaction History
Maximum Price (Rs.)460.0049,06,672
Minimum Price (Rs.)398.0016,417

Closing Prince (Rs.) 415.00 Transaction Days 61

5. Problems and Challenges

a) Internal Challenges:

• Challenges in the recovery of problematic loans.

• Increasing trend of operating costs.

• Challenges in increasing non-interest income.

• Challenges in retaining skilled manpower and high value clients.

• Increase in credit risk and operational risk.

• Assets Quality Management.

b) External Challenges:

• Stiff competition among Banks & Financial Institutions.

• Changes in regulatory provisions.

• Risk of cyber security.

• Increasing trend of non-performing loans.

• Excess liquidity in the market.

c) Strategy:

• Optimal utilization of assets and resources of the bank.

• Developing quality human resources through robust training and development.

• Adopting proactive loan recovery management.

• Identification of new possibilities for the business development.

• Prioritization of digitization in banking services to enhance efficiency.

• Implication of effective cost management practices.

• Diversifying product and service portfolio of the bank.

• Strengthening internal control and governance mechanisms.

• Enhancing AML/CFT compliance and risk monitoring in alignment with FATF standards.

6. Corporate Governance

The Bank is committed towards high standard of corporate governance, professionalism, ethical standard and compliance with superior standard in business practice. In order to maintain the superior standard of corporate governance, various committees have been constituted to oversee banking operation and these committees are actively involved in major policies/plan related decisions. The Bank is committed to fully comply with all directives and guidelines issued by regulatory bodies.

7. Declaration by Chief Executive Officer on the truthfulness and accuracy of information

I hereby declare that all the information provided in this document is true, complete and factual and that I take personal responsibility for any deviation thereof. I also declare that no information or data of the Bank that may assist investors in making investment decisions have been concealed in any manner.

Garima Bikas Bank Ltd.

Garima Bikas Bank Ltd.

Licensed as 'B' Class Financial Institution by Nepal Rastra Bank

Unaudited Financial Statement

As on First Quarter (31/06/2083)

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

As on Quarter Ended 31st Ashoj 2083

Group

ParticularsThis Quarter EndingImmediate Previous Year Ending (Audited)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalent3,026,175,9602,952,082,037
Due from Nepal Rastra Bank8,219,063,8884,068,883,377
Placement with Bank and Financial Institutions--
Derivative financial instruments--
Other trading assets--
Loan and Advances to B/FIs3,127,332,7663,359,449,873
Loans and advances to customers80,229,200,12578,215,661,746
Investment in securities17,371,887,58321,201,711,844
Current Tax Assets-2,671,142
Investment in subsidiaries--
Investment in Associates--
Investment property634,718,975630,034,975
Property and equipment1,815,501,9141,808,433,931
Goodwill and Intangible Assets104,882,208104,009,884
Deferred tax assets79,647,97780,800,531
Other assets879,916,045868,278,738
Total Assets115,488,327,442113,292,018,077
Liabilities
Due to Bank and Financial Institutions899,907,8881,391,929,724
Due to Nepal Rastra Bank--
Derivative Financial instruments--
Deposit from customers101,535,607,52398,469,870,197
Borrowings79,858,06681,020,263
Current Tax Liabilities43,020,101-
Provisions--
Deferred tax liabilities799,449-
Other liabilities1,501,575,2891,554,539,523
Debt securities issued996,682,331996,682,331
Subordinated Liabilities--
Total liabilities105,057,450,647102,494,042,037
Equity
Share Capital6,623,483,2046,021,348,367
Share Premium--
Retained Earning75,885,0731,196,425,514
Reserves3,619,783,2423,471,582,530
Total equity attributable to equity holders10,319,151,51910,689,356,411
Non-controlling interests111,725,277108,619,629
Total equity10,430,876,79510,797,976,040
Total liabilities and equity115,488,327,442113,292,018,077

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss

For the Quarter Ended 31st Ashoj 2083

Statement of Distributable Profit or Loss

For the Quarter Ended 31st Ashoj 2083 (As per NRB Regulation)

(Amount in NPR)

Particulars Bank

Current Year upto this Quarter YTD Previous Year Corresponding Quarter YTD
Net profit or (loss) as per statement of profit or loss240,124,250250,575,182
Appropriations:
a. General reserve(48,024,850)(50,115,036)
b. Foreign exchange fluctuation fund-(778,057)
c. Capital redemption reserve(41,666,667)(41,666,667)
d. Corporate social responsibility fund(2,401,242)(2,505,752)
e. Employees' training fund(4,781,562)(5,398,237)
f. Other--
Investment Adjustment Reserve--
Corporate social responsibility fund utilization2,500,0002,910,612
Employees' training fund utilization4,680,9023,604,946
Unrealised Gain on Investment in Associates--
Other Adjustment/restatement--
Profit or (loss) before regulatory adjustment150,430,831156,626,992
Regulatory adjustment :
a. Interest receivable (-)/previous accrued interest received (+)(67,292,064)(120,815,877)
b. Short loan loss provision in accounts (-)/reversal (+)--
c. Short provision for possible losses on investment (-)/reversal (+)--
d. Short loan loss provision on Non Banking Assets (-)/reversal (+)(2,331,227)(3,342,473)
e. Deferred tax assets recognised (-)/ reversal (+)--
f. Goodwill recognised (-)/ impairment of Goodwill (+)--
g. Bargain purchase gain recognised (-)/resersal (+)--
h. Acturial loss recognised (-)/reversal (+)--
i. Other (+/-)112,045537,398
Lease Payment--
Dividend Income from Associates--
Income Attributable from Associates--
Share Issued Expenses Directly Charged to equity--
Share Issued Expenses- Directly Charged to Equity- Tax Impact--
Gain on Disposal of Share Classified into OCI--
Current Tax on Gain on Disposal of Share Classified into OCI--
Distributable profit or (loss)80,919,58533,006,040
Opening Retained Earning as on Shrawan1,206,628,392599,214,090
Adjustment(+/-)--
Distribution
Bonus Share Issued(602,134,837)-
Cash Dividend Paid(602,134,837)-
Total Distributable Profit or (Loss) as on end Date83,278,303632,220,130
Annualised Distributable Profit/Loss per Share5.0312.87

1. The above financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Nepal Financial Reporting Standards (NFRS) in line with NRB Directives. In compliance with NRB's ECL Guidelines, Bank has de-recognized interest income on loans and advances classified as Lifetime ECL under Stage-3. Bank has considered the impairment on credit exposures as the higher of total ECL provision as per NFRS 9 and existing regulatory provision in Unified Directives. Separate reporting of ECL shall be done to NRB by the Bank. Bank has considered the impact of Effective Interest Rate as not significant for the period of 1st quarter of FY 2083-084. Bank will assess its impact on subsequent quarters of FY 2083-084.

2. The unaudited financial figures are subject to change if instructed by external auditors and regulatory authorities.

3. Loans and advances includes staff loans and accrued interest receivables on loans and are presented net off loan impairments.

4. Personnel expenses includes employee bonus calculated as per bonus act.

5. Previous year's corresponding quarter ending figures have been regrouped, rearranged and restated wherever necessary.

6. The detailed interim report has been published in website of the bank.

7. The group financial statement includes the Garima Capital Ltd. (formerly known as KCL Astute Capital Ltd) which is the subsidiary of the bank.

Quarter (YTD) Quarter (YTD) Quarter (YTD)

NPR NPR NPR NPR NPR NPR

Interest Income1,822,922,5471,822,922,5472,054,573,6672,054,573,6671,821,733,4881,821,733
Interest Expense903,041,647903,041,6471,057,284,2541,057,284,254900,919,223900,919
Net interest income919,880,899919,880,899997,289,413997,289,413920,814,264920,814
Fees and Commission Income168,707,971168,707,971128,958,623128,958,623152,785,062152,785
Fees and Commission Expense3,073,0483,073,0483,229,5953,229,595290,987290
Net fee and Commission165,634,923165,634,923125,729,028125,729,028152,494,075152,494
Net interest fee and commission income1,085,515,8221,085,515,8221,123,018,4411,123,018,4411,073,308,3391,073,308
Net Trading Income12,251,79512,251,7956,585,7966,585,7965,885,9155,885

Other Operating Income (22,546) (22,546) 41,635,412 41,635,412 (22,820) (22

Total operating income1,097,745,0721,097,745,0721,171,239,6491,171,239,6491,079,171,4341,079,171
Impairment charge/(reversal) for loans and other losses254,291,576254,291,576333,193,656333,193,656254,291,576254,291
Net Operating income843,453,495843,453,495838,045,992838,045,992824,879,858824,879
Operating expenses -
Personnel Expense299,891,177299,891,177302,897,380302,897,380293,188,794293,188
Other Operating Expenses162,870,906162,870,906146,325,798146,325,798160,823,177160,823
Depreciation and amortisation30,273,26330,273,26329,569,23429,569,23428,765,55828,765
Operating Profit350,418,149350,418,149359,253,581359,253,581342,102,329342,102
Non operating income932,314932,314340,290340,290932,314932
Non operating expense------
Profit before income tax351,350,463351,350,463359,593,871359,593,871343,034,643343,034
Income tax expense104,862,396104,862,396107,894,859107,894,859102,910,393102,910
Current tax102,910,393102,910,393107,382,261107,382,261102,910,393102,910
Deferred tax1,952,0041,952,004512,598512,598--
Profit for the period246,488,066246,488,066251,699,012251,699,012240,124,250240,124

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Other Comprehensive Income

Profit for the period 246,488,066 246,488,066 251,699,012 251,699,012 240,124,250 240,124

Total Other comprehensive (11,452,475) (11,452,475) (62,466,636) (62,466,636) (11,452,475) (11,452

Total Comprehensive income for the period235,035,592235,035,592189,232,376189,232,376228,671,775228,671
Profit attributable to:
Equity holders of the bank231,929,944231,929,944188,683,928188,683,928228,671,775228,671
Non-controlling interest3,105,6483,105,648548,447548,447--
Profit for the period235,035,592235,035,592189,232,376189,232,376228,671,775228,671
Earnings per share:
Basic earnings per share-14.89-17.72-1
Diluted earnings per Share-14.89-17.72-1

Ratios as per NRB Directive

Group

Particulars Current Year Previous Year Current Year

This Quarter Up to This Quarter Ending(YTD) This Quarter Up to This Quarter Ending(YTD) This Quarter Up to This Quarter Ending(YTD)

Capital fund to RWA - 12.84% - 13.57% - 12

Tier 1 Capital to RWA - 10.86% - 11.29% - 10

CET 1 Capital to RWA - 10.86% - 11.29% - 10

Non-performing loan (NPL) to total loan - 4.81% - 4.73% - 4

Total loan loss provision to Total NPL - 104.09% - 120.72% - 104

Cost of Funds - 3.46% - 4.42% - 3

Return on Equity - 9.29% - 10.76% - 9

Return on Assets - 0.86% - 0.96% - 0

Credit to Deposit Ratio - 84.18% - 82.43% - 84

Base Rate - 5.18% - 6.39% - 5

Interest Rate Spread - 4.05% - 4.59% - 4

1. Financial Detail

a) NFRS compliant Quarterly statement of financial position and statement of profit or loss of first quarter has been published along with this report. Transactions with related parties are as follows:

Related Party Nature of Transaction Amount (Rs.)

Garima Capital Ltd. Deposit with Bank 85,784.13

Garima Capital Ltd. Interest paid by Bank on deposit 2,269.78

b) Major Financial Indicators

Earnings per Share (Rs.)14.5025.91
Price Earnings ratio (Times)28.629.15
Net Worth per Share (Rs.)155.681,740.07
Return on Total Asset (%)0.8412.84

2. Management Analysis:

Bank reported a net profit of Rs. 240,124,250 for the first quarter of FY 2083/84, representing a decline of 4.17% compared to the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. Despite the challenging economic environment, the Bank continues to maintain a sound capital adequacy position and adequate liquidity. However, difficulties in loan recovery have resulted in a marginal increase in the Non-Performing Assets (NPA) ratio to 4.81%, compared to 4.77% as of Ashad end 2083. Bank remains focused on strengthening its financial performance, achieving its business objectives, enhancing shareholder returns, and delivering quality services to its customers.

3. Details Relating to Legal Action

a) Case filed by or against the Bank in this year: No such cases have been filed except those arising the normal course of the business.

b) Case relating to disobedience of prevailing law or commission criminal offence filed by or against the Promoter or Director of the Bank: No such information has been received.

c) Case relating to financial crime filed against any Promoter or Director: No such information has been received.

4. Analysis of Stock Performance of the Bank

The Bank's share price and transaction are determined according to the demand and supply of shares in the market. Maximum, minimum and last share price of the Bank including total share transaction number, volume and days of transaction during the quarter are:

Price History Transaction History
Maximum Price (Rs.)460.0049,06,672
Minimum Price (Rs.)398.0016,417

Closing Prince (Rs.) 415.00 Transaction Days 61

5. Problems and Challenges

a) Internal Challenges:

• Challenges in the recovery of problematic loans.

• Increasing trend of operating costs.

• Challenges in increasing non-interest income.

• Challenges in retaining skilled manpower and high value clients.

• Increase in credit risk and operational risk.

• Assets Quality Management.

b) External Challenges:

• Stiff competition among Banks & Financial Institutions.

• Changes in regulatory provisions.

• Risk of cyber security.

• Increasing trend of non-performing loans.

• Excess liquidity in the market.

c) Strategy:

• Optimal utilization of assets and resources of the bank.

• Developing quality human resources through robust training and development.

• Adopting proactive loan recovery management.

• Identification of new possibilities for the business development.

• Prioritization of digitization in banking services to enhance efficiency.

• Implication of effective cost management practices.

• Diversifying product and service portfolio of the bank.

• Strengthening internal control and governance mechanisms.

• Enhancing AML/CFT compliance and risk monitoring in alignment with FATF standards.

6. Corporate Governance

The Bank is committed towards high standard of corporate governance, professionalism, ethical standard and compliance with superior standard in business practice. In order to maintain the superior standard of corporate governance, various committees have been constituted to oversee banking operation and these committees are actively involved in major policies/plan related decisions. The Bank is committed to fully comply with all directives and guidelines issued by regulatory bodies.

7. Declaration by Chief Executive Officer on the truthfulness and accuracy of information

I hereby declare that all the information provided in this document is true, complete and factual and that I take personal responsibility for any deviation thereof. I also declare that no information or data of the Bank that may assist investors in making investment decisions have been concealed in any manner.

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