Kathmandu, December 5 –Listed companies on NEPSE are announcing dividends from the fiscal year 2081-82२, and commercial banks are actively distributing profits to their shareholders.
Out of 19 listed commercial banks, 11 have announced dividends, 1 bank will not pay dividends, and only 2 of the remaining 7 are expected to give dividends.
Dividend Details of Announced Banks
| Bank Name | Bonus Dividend | Cash Dividend | Total Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Bank | 6% | 14% | 20% |
| Machhapuchhre Bank | 4% | 4% | 8% |
| Citizens Bank | 5% | 0.26% | 5.26% |
| Siddhartha Bank | 5% | 5.53% | 10.53% |
| Global IME Bank | – | 8% | 8% |
| Standard Chartered Bank | – | 19% | 19% |
| Agricultural Dev. Bank | 3.25% | 9.75% | 13% |
| Laxmi Sunrise Bank | 10% | 0.53% | 10.53% |
| NMB Bank | 5% | 5% | 10% |
| Nepal SBI Bank | 4% | 5% | 9% |
Note: Kumari Bank has decided not to give any dividends this year.
Banks That May Pay Dividends
Nabil Bank – Can give up to 17.64% dividend based on last year’s financial report.
Prabhu Bank – May give up to 4.44% dividend.
Banks Not Paying Dividends
Himalayan Bank, Nepal Bank, NIC Asia Bank, Nepal Investment Mega Bank, and Prime Bank will not distribute dividends this year.