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The award is based on growth and performance in terms of capital, assets, return on equity and management. NIBL's net assets rose from Rs 5 billion to Rs 13 billion after Nepali management took over the bank in July 2002. In fiscal year 2003-2004 it boosted net profit by 32 percent and its return on equity was 21 percent.