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Development banks have decided to lower the interest rate on fixed deposits  1
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Development banks have decided to lower the interest rate on fixed deposits 

During its conference, the Development Bankers Association, an association of Development Bank CEOs, also resolved to drop the interest rate. The committee members have agreed to reduce the deposit interest rate by 1%. According to development banks, the interest rate on personal term deposits will now be 10.6 percent rather than 11.6 percent. Similarly, the […]

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The Insurance Authority Issues Licenses to Two More Micro-Insurance Companies 3
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The Insurance Authority Issues Licenses to Two More Micro-Insurance Companies

  The Nepal Insurance Authority has licensed two more microinsurance businesses. At its meeting on Tuesday, the authority’s board of directors voted to provide licenses to two more micro insurance companies. The authorities have given licenses to Protective Micro Insurance Ltd Nepal and Crest Micro Life Insurance Ltd.

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The capital market downturn has resulted in a significant reduction in Hathway Investment Nepal's profitability. 5
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The capital market downturn has resulted in a significant reduction in Hathway Investment Nepal’s profitability.

Hathway Investment Nepal Limited (Hathway), Nepal’s first private-equity investment firm, generated Rs. 1277 million in operating income (OI) in fiscal year 2022. For FY 23, the company has projected an operating income of around Rs. 116 million. ICRA Ratings has assigned a long-term rating of LBBB to Hathway for long-term loans totaling Rs. 147.7 million […]

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Because of the Liquor Industry's Boom and Bust Period 7
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Because of the Liquor Industry’s Boom and Bust Period

  Vijay Distillery Private Limited (VDPL), which manufactures liquor brands such as Ruslan Vodka, generated Rs. 2085 million in sales revenue in 2022. The company’s revenue has decreased by Rs. 59.3 crores compared to FY 2021. For fiscal year 20/21, the company generated sales revenue of Rs. 2678 crore (Million). VDPL’s profit margin for FY2022 […]

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Remittance inflows increased by 25.3% to Rs. 794.32 billion in the first eight months of fiscal year 2022/23. 9
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Remittance inflows increased by 25.3% to Rs. 794.32 billion in the first eight months of fiscal year 2022/23.

  Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Nepal’s central bank, has released the country’s current macroeconomic and financial situation based on eight months of data ending in mid-March 2022/23.

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Himalaya Urja Bikas Company Receives Electricity Regulatory Commission Approval to Issue 100% Right Shares 11
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Himalaya Urja Bikas Company Receives Electricity Regulatory Commission Approval to Issue 100% Right Shares

  Himalaya Urja Bikas Company Limited (HURJA) has been granted permission by the Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) to issue rights shares to the general public. The Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the distribution of right shares in a 1:1 ratio. The company proposed issuing right shares in a 1:2 ratio, or 200% of the […]

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The Insurance Authority has issued a list of new arrangements and instructions to microinsurance companies. 13
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The Insurance Authority has issued a list of new arrangements and instructions to microinsurance companies.

  The Insurance Authority has recently prioritized working with micro-insurance companies. The authority recently granted licenses to seven new microinsurance companies. Previously, the Nepal Insurance Authority issued a notice inviting applications from companies interested in operating a micro-insurance company in Nepal. Similarly, three micro life insurance companies and four micro non-life insurance companies were chosen […]

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Mirmire Laghubitta (MMFDB) and Nerude Laghubitta (NLBBL) Call for Baisakh 10 SGM to Approve Merger 15
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Mirmire Laghubitta (MMFDB) and Nerude Laghubitta (NLBBL) Call for Baisakh 10 SGM to Approve Merger

  The Special General Meeting (SGM) of Mirmire Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (MMFDB) and Nerude Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (NLBBL) has been scheduled for 10th Baisakh, 2080. The MMFDB meeting will be held at Hotel Sarathi in Dhulikhel, while the NLBBL meeting will be held at Udhyog Sangathan Morang in Biratnagar. The MMFDB meeting will […]

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"Siddhartha Investment Growth Scheme 3" Public Offering 17
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“Siddhartha Investment Growth Scheme 3” Public Offering

Siddhartha Capital Limited is launching the closed-end mutual fund scheme “Siddhartha Investment Growth Scheme 3” today, on the 26th Chaitra, and will close on the 29th Chaitra, 2079. If the issue is not fully subscribed by the early closing date, it may be extended until Baisakh 10. 10%, or 1.2 crore units worth Rs. 12 […]

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Through its new extension counter, Nepal Investment Mega Bank now serves Belbari in Morang. 19
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Through its new extension counter, Nepal Investment Mega Bank now serves Belbari in Morang.

  On Chaitra 24, 2079, Nepal Investment Mega Bank opened its new extension counter at Belbari nagarpalika-9 Dangihat in Morang. According to a media statement, the latest facility was jointly inaugurated by Koshi province head of the bank Mr. Rajeev Gajurel and Nagarpalika mayor Mr. Dil Prasad Rai during a program. The bank’s network currently […]

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