Kathmandu – Ramu Paudel, Executive Director of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), will participate as a speaker in the second thematic session of the 4th National Banking Discourse 2026, scheduled to be held on June 10 (Jestha 27).

Organized by Banking Samachar, the session will focus on “Expanding Investment in Agriculture: The Role of Banks, Government and the Private Sector.” The discussion is expected to examine ways to enhance financing for agriculture and strengthen coordination among key stakeholders to support sustainable economic growth.

Born in Syangja in 1974, Paudel joined Nepal Rastra Bank in 2002 as an Assistant Director. He holds an MPhil in Economics and an MBA from Tribhuvan University. Over the years, he has undergone extensive training in monetary policy, macroeconomics, financial stability, payment systems and anti-money laundering, among other areas related to central banking.

Paudel has also participated in various international programs and has visited countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, South Korea, Argentina and Indonesia, broadening his expertise in financial sector regulation and policy.

The 4th National Banking Discourse 2026 will bring together officials from Nepal Rastra Bank, banking and financial institutions, insurance companies and experts from various sectors. The event will feature an inaugural session followed by five thematic discussions on key issues facing Nepal’s financial industry.

Major topics on the agenda include strengthening business confidence and addressing excess liquidity in banks, expanding agricultural investment, the future of banking in the age of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and fintech, and the sustainability of development banks amid changing competition and regulatory frameworks.

The discourse is powered by Nabil Bank, with eSewa serving as the Event Partner. Neurogine Group has joined as the Technology Partner, while Kathmandu Fintek is the Knowledge Partner. The event is also supported by Springbase.ai as the AI Partner.

The forum is expected to serve as a platform for policymakers, regulators and industry leaders to exchange ideas and discuss the future direction of Nepal’s banking and financial ecosystem.