Nepal Investors Forum Submits Three-Point Suggestion to Newly Appointed Governor Poudel

Nepal Investors Forum has presented a three-point written recommendation to newly appointed Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Dr. Bishwanath Poudel. A delegation led by Forum Chairman Tulsiram Dhakal met the Governor to extend best wishes and formally submitted their long-standing demands.

The forum’s first demand is the removal of the Rs. 150 million cap on share-backed loans, arguing that such a limit restricts market flexibility. The second point calls for reinstating the provision that allows banks and financial institutions to invest directly in shares — a facility removed in previous policy changes. The third suggestion urges the central bank to lift the 15% cap imposed on dividend distribution by microfinance institutions.

According to the forum, these changes are essential to restore investor confidence and revitalize Nepal’s capital market. The meeting with the Governor was said to be positive, with the forum expressing readiness to collaborate in future policy formulation processes.