The Effect of Interest Rate Spread on the Profitability of Nepalese Commercial Bank
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.3126/ppj.v2i2.52908Keywords:
Commercial banksEPS, ROE, ROA, Interest rate spreadAbstract
This study examines the impact of the interest rate spread on the profitability of Nepalese commercial banks by using the data from mid-July 2011/12 to 2020/21.This study employs a quantitative approach to examine the effect on twenty-six commercial banks. The results show that interest rate spread positively affects firm performance. One percentage increase in interest rate spread increases return on assets by 0.137%, return on equity by 1.37%, and earnings per share by 8.11%.