NMB Bank Partners Medanta Hospital for Healthcare Discounts; Himalayan Bank Consolidates Branches

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NMB Bank has partnered with Medanta Hospital in India to offer exclusive healthcare discounts to Nepalese citizens holding NMB Visa Debit and Credit Cards, aiming to make international medical care more accessible. Separately, Himalayan Bank Limited is consolidating six of its branches in Kathmandu and Lalitpur as part of a restructuring plan to improve operational efficiencies.

NMB Bank cardholders will receive a 15% discount on outpatient services, including consultations, laboratory tests, and radiological services at Medanta Hospital.
Cardholders can also avail a 10% discount on inpatient services, such as room rent and investigations, at Medanta Hospital.
Himalayan Bank's consolidation took effect on Friday, Jestha 1, 2083 (mid-May 2026), integrating branches to eliminate service overlaps and optimize resource utilization.
The Nepal Rastra Bank is facing scrutiny for assigning an insider trading probe to the board of directors of Nerude Mirmire Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited, a move criticized by shareholders.

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