Year: 2023

  • Mirmire Laghubitta Bittya Sanstha Lists 123,816.45 Units of FPO Shares on NEPSE

    Mirmire Laghubitta Bittya Sanstha Lists 123,816.45 Units of FPO Shares on NEPSE


    A total of 123,816.45 units of Follow-on Public Offering (FPO) shares of Mirmire Laghubitta Bittya Sanstha Limited (MMFDB) have been officially listed on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). These FPO shares, each with a face value of Rs 100, were made available to the general public during the period from the 25th to the 30th of Ashwin. The microfinance company conducted this offering from its paid-up capital of Rs. 65.33 crores. The shares are now actively trading on the NEPSE platform.

    As of the latest available information, Mirmire Laghubitta Bittya Sanstha Limited (MMFDB) is currently listed on the stock exchange with a Last Traded Price (LTP) of Rs. 530. This development represents a significant step for the microfinance institution as it expands its market presence and engages with a broader base of investors through the FPO mechanism.

    It’s important to note that the FPO process allows companies to raise additional capital by issuing new shares to the existing shareholders and the general public. This can contribute to the company’s growth initiatives, expansion plans, or strengthening its financial position. The listing of these FPO shares on NEPSE provides investors with a platform to buy and sell these shares in the secondary market, contributing to the overall liquidity and dynamism of the stock exchange.

  • Sarbottam Cement Initiates IPO Bidding for Qualified Institutional Investors on NEPSE

    Sarbottam Cement Initiates IPO Bidding for Qualified Institutional Investors on NEPSE


    The initial public offering (IPO) of Sarbottam Cement has initiated the bidding process for Qualified Institutional Investors (QII) at the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). The bidding unfolded in the presence of NEPSE’s CEO Krishna Bahadur Karki and Sarbottam Cement’s Chairman Bishnu Prasad Neupane. During this phase, the company made its IPO available to eligible institutional investors through the book-building process from Mangsir 6 to Mangsir 10.

    A total of 41 eligible institutional investors participated in this opportunity, applying for 36,19,190 shares against the initial offering of 24,00,000 units. Notably, there are currently 135 Qualified Institutional Investors licensed by the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON). Key bids at the highest price came from Kumari Capital and two mutual funds under its operation, with bids of Rs. 406 per share, the highest in the bidding process.

    The book-building guidelines allowed a maximum of 20% shares to be bid by a single qualified investor of the total issue size. Several QII, including Sky Touch Investment and Consultant Pvt. Ltd, Alka Investment Pvt. Ltd, Nepal Insurance Company Limited, and City Express Investment Fund Pvt. Ltd, bid for the maximum limit of 4.8 lakh units each.

    Most bids were placed at the cut-off price of Rs. 401, and successful QII applicants will receive a proportionate share based on their applied amount and the available shares at the cut-off price. The allotted shares for successful QII will be subject to a six-month lock-in period from the date of allotment to the general public.

    The cut-off price is set at Rs. 401, and the shares for the general public will be available at Rs. 360.9, reflecting a 10% discount on the cut-off rate. Qualified institutional investors were allowed to apply within a specified price range of Rs. 401 to Rs. 601.50 per share.

    The company’s issued capital stands at Rs. 4.65 Arba, of which 12.9033% (60,00,000 units) will be issued to the public (QIIs and the general public). Out of this, 40% (24,00,000 shares) were allocated to Qualified Institutional Investors.

    An arrangement is in place to determine a cut-off price for fully sold securities to qualified institutional investors, with applicants at or above the cut-off price receiving their share allotments based on demand. Shares will be issued to general investors at a 10 percent discount from the cut-off price.

    The IPO of Sarbottam Cement initially applied through the book-building method on 28th Ashadh 2079, gaining approval 15 months later, marking a pioneering IPO through this method.

  • NEPSE Records Marginal Losses as Sonapur Minerals Leads Turnover

    NEPSE Records Marginal Losses as Sonapur Minerals Leads Turnover


    The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index recorded a decline of 11.27 points, equivalent to 0.59%, compared to the previous day’s closing, settling at 1,896.67 points. In contrast, the day before had seen a notable gain of 47.75 points for the index. The trading session commenced with the index opening at 1909.97 and experiencing an intraday low of 1,889.71, while reaching an intraday high of 1,926.52.

    Throughout the day, a total of 290 different stocks were traded in 52,480 transactions, involving the exchange of 6,017,397 shares. This activity contributed to a cumulative turnover of Rs. 1.75 arba. The market capitalization, based on the float, amounted to Rs. 10.20 Kharba, with the overall market capitalization reaching Rs. 29.24 Kharba.

    Sonapur Minerals And Oil Limited (SONA) led in turnover, concluding the day with the highest turnover of Rs. 7.77 crores at a market price of Rs. 288. The top gainer for the day was Upper Syange Hydropower Limited (USHL), registering a 10% increase.

    Conversely, the most significant loss for the day was reported by Swabhimaan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SMFBS), with a decline of 8.04%. Notably, all sector indices closed in the red, except for “Hotels And Tourism Index, Investment Index, Mutual Fund, Trading Index.” The “Investment Index” experienced the most gain, registering a 0.49% increase, while the “Life Insurance” sector saw a loss of 0.89%.

  • Daily Discussion Thread (Monday – Nov 27, 2023)

    Daily Discussion Thread (Monday – Nov 27, 2023)


    Use this post to discuss what to buy/sell/trade/avoid/watch today and in the coming days.

    As always, the rules still apply.

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  • Kumari Bank Initiates Auction of 91,638 Promoter Shares for Existing Shareholders

    Kumari Bank Initiates Auction of 91,638 Promoter Shares for Existing Shareholders


    The current promoter of Kumari Bank Limited (KBL) has initiated the auction of 91,638 units of shares, inviting interest from existing promoter shareholders starting today. Lila Bahadur Gurung aims to sell this block of promoter shares to fellow existing promoters, and interested parties are encouraged to participate in the auction within the next 35 days from the publication date of this notice, ending on the 10th of Mangsir.

    Potential bidders are required to submit their bids either at the central office of the bank situated in Tangal, Kathmandu, or at Kumari Capital Limited located in Naxal, Nagpokhari, Kathmandu. In the event that no bids are received from the existing founder shareholders within the specified timeframe, the shares will subsequently be opened for auction to the general public.

    As of the latest available data, Kumari Bank Limited (KBL) concluded trading at a price of Rs. 153.90 on the previous day. Additionally, the Last Traded Price (LTP) for Kumari Bank Limited Promoter Share (KBLPO) stood at Rs. 110.00 as of November 9, 2023.

  • Gold Price Rises by Rs. 600 per Tola, Silver also Witnesses Increase in Nepal’s Market

    Gold Price Rises by Rs. 600 per Tola, Silver also Witnesses Increase in Nepal’s Market


    The price of the precious metal gold has experienced an increase of Rs. 600 per tola compared to the trading price on Friday. As reported by the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association (FENEGOSIDA) today, fine gold is valued at Rs. 1,16,900 per tola, while tejabi gold is priced at Rs. 116,350.

    In contrast, on Friday, the price of fine gold was Rs. 1,16,300 per tola, and tejabi gold stood at Rs. 1,15,750.

    In tandem with the trend in gold prices, the price of silver has also seen an upswing today. Reflecting a gain of Rs. 35, the current price of silver stands at Rs. 1,485 per tola. In comparison, Friday recorded a silver price of Rs. 1,450 per tola.

    In the international market, the current rate of gold is USD $2,002.70, while silver is being traded at $24.32 per ounce.

  • Government Utilizes 10.2% of Development Capital Amidst Sluggish Revenue Collection

    Government Utilizes 10.2% of Development Capital Amidst Sluggish Revenue Collection


    As the current fiscal year reaches its midway point with four and a half months passed, the government’s utilization of its development capital remains relatively modest at 10.2%. According to the Financial Comptroller General Office, the government has disbursed Rs 30.27 arba for the ongoing fiscal year, with an additional Rs 3.20 kharba allocated for previous expenditures.

    In the initial four and a half months of the fiscal year, the total government expenditure has reached 20.75%, totaling Rs 3.63 kharba. A noteworthy aspect is that 24.4% of this expenditure has been directed towards current expenses, covering salaries, allowances, and administrative costs for employees.

    Simultaneously, the government’s revenue collection has demonstrated sluggish performance, achieving only 20.66% of the targeted revenue during this period. The detailed breakdown indicates that 20.77% is derived from tax income, while non-tax income contributes 19.49%.

    The government’s revenue collection goal for the current financial year is set at Rs. 14.22 kharba. However, the current figure stands at Rs. 3.12 kharba, resulting in the government’s expenditures surpassing its income by Rs 50.61 arba.

  • US Dollar Reaches Record High Against Nepali Rupee, Impacting Imports and State Loans

    US Dollar Reaches Record High Against Nepali Rupee, Impacting Imports and State Loans


    The US dollar has recently attained its highest value against the Nepali rupee, reaching a new record of Rs. 133.68 last Wednesday and continuing to rise. The latest statistics from Nepal Rastra Bank on this Sunday indicate a slight increase, with the current rate standing at Rs. 133.70, marking a 2-paisa uptick from the previous record. In practical terms, this means that 1 US dollar now requires 133 rupees and 70 paisa for exchange.

    The depreciation of the Indian rupee in comparison to the US dollar has played a role in the weakening of the Nepali rupee. Given that Nepal maintains a fixed exchange rate with India, any fluctuations in the Indian currency have a direct impact on the Nepalese rupee.

    The surge in the dollar’s value carries consequences, particularly making imports more expensive. As transactions for imports are conducted in dollars, a stronger dollar translates to higher expenditure. Furthermore, the appreciation of the dollar is expected to increase the burden of state loans from foreign donor agencies.

    While a robust dollar may have advantages for sectors such as tourism, exporters, and remittance recipients, experts argue that the disadvantages are more significant due to the substantial share of imports in the Nepali economy.

  • NEPSE Index Surges 2.56%, Marks Highest Level in 1.5 Months with Robust Turnover

    NEPSE Index Surges 2.56%, Marks Highest Level in 1.5 Months with Robust Turnover


    The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index demonstrated a substantial gain of 47.75 points, equivalent to 2.56%, compared to the previous day’s closing, reaching a closing figure of 1,907.95 points. The preceding trading day had already seen a gain of 9.87 points for the index. Notably, this marks the highest index level recorded by NEPSE in the last 1.5 months.

    Commencing trading at 1859.24, the index experienced an intraday low of 1,852.67 and reached an intraday high of 1,908.19. The trading session witnessed active participation, with 294 different stocks being traded in 66,516 transactions. The total turnover for the day amounted to Rs. 2.01 arba, involving the trading of 6,530,643 shares. The market exhibited a float market capitalization of Rs. 10.26 Kharba, leading to an overall market capitalization of Rs. 29.41 Kharba. This turnover figure represents the highest recorded in the last two months.

    Sonapur Minerals And Oil Limited (SONA) led the day in terms of turnover, closing at a market price of Rs. 293.30 with a turnover of Rs. 11.66 crores.

    The day’s highest gainers included Chhyangdi Hydropower Ltd. (CHL) and Bhagawati Hydropower Development Company Limited (BGWT), both recording a significant increase of 10%. Vijaya Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. (VLBS) closely followed with a gain of 9.99%. Conversely, Infinity Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ILBS) and NMB Sulav Investment Fund – 2 (NSIF2) experienced the day’s biggest losses, both declining by 2.47%.

    Remarkably, all sector indexes closed in positive territory, with “Life Insurance” leading the gains at 4.44%, while “Mutual Fund” recorded the least gain at 1.41%.

  • Big Bull is getting ready for hillclimb.

    Big Bull is getting ready for hillclimb.


    Big Bull is getting ready for hillclimb.


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  • General annual meeting invitation

    General annual meeting invitation


    I am invited to general annual meeting of shareholders of big company of Nepal. The venue is on one 5 star hotel. Can I take my friend along with me in the meeting?

    (I couldn’t find the appropriate flare for this post)


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  • Daily Discussion Thread (Sunday – Nov 26, 2023)

    Daily Discussion Thread (Sunday – Nov 26, 2023)


    Use this post to discuss what to buy/sell/trade/avoid/watch today and in the coming days.

    As always, the rules still apply.

    **Have a TMS or Meroshare issue? Query about EDIS or collateral? Ask here instead of creating another thread. All queries regarding TMS, MeroShare, Broker issues, EDIS, Settlement and Payments should be asked here.** >!DO NOT create another post.!<

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