Global IME Bank Approves 8% Cash Dividend, Outlines Strategic Growth and Digital Initiatives

KATHMANDU: Global IME Bank Limited has approved an 8 per cent cash dividend for its shareholders from the profit of fiscal year 2024/25 during its 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Kathmandu.

Presenting the proposal, Chairman Chandra Prasad Dhakal said the decision reflects the bank’s strong financial performance and commitment to rewarding investors while maintaining healthy capital reserves.

For the fiscal year, the bank posted an operating profit of NPR 7.23 billion and a net profit of NPR 5.07 billion, reinforcing its position among Nepal’s leading commercial banks. The AGM also outlined strategic priorities for the coming year, including branch and service expansion, digital transformation, and enhanced financial inclusion.

Global IME Bank, the first private sector bank with a presence in all 77 districts, continues to advance its digital banking and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) initiatives, aligning its growth with sustainability goals. The bank has received several national and international recognitions, including Best Bank Nepal 2024 and 2025 and Best Bank ESG Nepal 2024.

Highlighting its contribution to the national economy, the AGM also underscored the bank’s key role in the remittance sector, serving Nepalis working abroad and strengthening cross-border financial connectivity.

The 19th AGM reflected the bank’s resilience, innovation, and commitment to sustainable and inclusive banking as it continues to strengthen trust among its customers and investors.