NRB Urges BFIs to Operate Banking Services Except on Bhai Tika Day

Kathmandu — Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has requested banks and financial institutions to continue providing banking services for customs clearance on all days except Bhai Tika.

The central bank issued a circular to Class A, B, and C banks and financial institutions, urging them to keep their banking systems operational to facilitate trade and ensure the smooth functioning of the supply chain.

Similarly, NRB has announced that the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system will remain operational on Saturday as well. According to the notice, the RTGS service will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

With this provision, financial transactions and customs clearance related to imports and exports will continue smoothly even during the Tihar festival period.