Kathmandu – Manoj Kumar Goyal, General Secretary of the Confederation of Banks and Financial Institutions Nepal (CBFIN), has said that Nepal’s banking sector is currently passing through a critical transitional phase.

Addressing the Fourth Banking Discourse 2026, jointly organized by Banking Samachar and Banking News, Goyal expressed confidence that the issues raised during the event would be incorporated into upcoming policy measures and monetary reviews, with the Nepal Rastra Bank and the Ministry of Finance playing a guiding role.

He noted that the discourse is taking place at a particularly relevant and sensitive time, when fiscal policy discussions are underway and the country’s monetary policy is being formulated. According to him, the insights generated during the discourse will play an effective role in shaping policy decisions.

Goyal also stressed the importance of ensuring stability and sustainable development in the banking sector, stating that building a strong, secure, resilient, and self-reliant economy is imperative.

Highlighting the significance of the event, he said the discourse serves as an important platform for deliberating on contemporary issues facing Nepal’s banking sector, which remains the backbone of the national economy, as well as for discussing key challenges and future policy directions.