NRB Governor Dr. Paudel Discloses Property Details, Over Rs 140 Million Invested in Shares

Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Dr. Bishwanath Paudel has publicly disclosed his property details, in accordance with legal provisions that require officials holding public office to make their assets public. The disclosure was made on Wednesday.

Governor Paudel has declared a total investment of Rs 140.56 million in promoter shares across seven companies. These companies include Sanima Bank, Sanima Hydropower, Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower, Globeco Pvt. Ltd., Sanyukta Urja Hydropower, and Chitwan Energy. Notably, Globeco Pvt. Ltd. is mentioned twice in the disclosure.

He has also stated that he and his wife, Pratibha Sharma, have over Rs 2 million in various bank accounts. Additionally, there is a USD 5,500 balance in a dollar account held at Sanima Bank.

Regarding gold and other valuables, Dr. Paudel has declared possession of 45 tolas of gold and diamonds worth Rs 1.5 million. His wife's name is listed as the owner of real estate properties including land worth Rs 15.5 million in Lalitpur and Rs 6 million in Nawalparasi. Furthermore, a Suzuki car worth Rs 4.4 million is also registered in her name.