NEPSE has listed 1,10,00,000 units of right shares for Ghalemdi Hydro Limited (GHL). Previously, GHL issued a 1:2 ratio right share, totaling the same number of units, from 10th Mangsir to 16th Poush, 2080. However, only 77,82,276 units were taken up by eligible shareholders, leaving 32,17,724 units unsubscribed. These remaining shares were auctioned off from 9th Magh to 23rd Magh, 2080.
The price of fine gold in Nepal dropped by Rs. 400 per tola, according to the latest update from FENEGOSIDA. Fine gold is now trading at Rs. 1,18,000 per tola, down from yesterday’s closing rate of Rs. 1,18,400 per tola. Similarly, Tejabi gold also saw a decrease of Rs. 400 per tola, with the current price standing at Rs. 1,17,450 per tola compared to yesterday’s closing price of Rs. 1,17,850 per tola.
In the initial seven months of the current fiscal year, spanning from Shrawan to Magh in the Nepali calendar, Nepal’s imports reached Rs. 8.97 Kharba, indicating a slight decrease of 2.31% compared to the corresponding period in the previous year, where imports totaled Rs. 9.19 Kharba.
During this period, the trade deficit has also witnessed a reduction of 1.77%, amounting to Rs. 8.11 Kharba in the current fiscal year, as opposed to Rs. 8.25 Kharba recorded in the same timeframe of the previous year.
Simultaneously, there has been a notable decline in Nepal’s exports, experiencing a 7.07% decrease. The total value of exported goods and services for the first seven months of the current fiscal year amounted to Rs. 86.83 Arba, in contrast to the Rs. 93.43 Arba worth of exports during the equivalent period in the preceding year. These statistics, derived from data released by the Customs Department, highlight the dynamics of Nepal’s trade performance, showcasing a nuanced interplay of import and export figures in the given fiscal timeframe.
The current day witnessed a notable rise in the price of gold, with a Rs. 400 increase per tola compared to the previous day’s trading value. As reported by the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association (FENEGOSIDA), fine gold is presently being traded at Rs. 1,18,400 per tola. This marks a Rs. 400 surge from the yesterday’s trading price of Rs. 1,18,000 per tola.
Similarly, Tejabi gold is available in the market today at Rs. 1,17,850 per tola, reflecting a significant increase of Rs. 850 in comparison to the previous day’s price of Rs. 1,17,450 per tola.
In addition to the surge in gold prices, silver has also experienced an upward trend, registering a Rs. 5 increase per tola. The current market rate for silver stands at Rs. 1,415 per tola, in contrast to the closing rate of Rs. 1,410 per tola recorded in the previous day’s trading. This signifies a positive shift in the precious metal market, with both gold and silver prices experiencing notable increments.
IGI Prudential Insurance Limited, Global IME Capital Limited, Hathway Investment Nepal Limited, and IME Limited are conducting auctions for the promoter shares of Nepal Reinsurance Company Limited (NRIC). The total units for auction include 20,00,000 for IGI Prudential Insurance Limited, 1,87,434 for Global IME Capital Limited, 6,50,000 for Hathway Investment Nepal Limited, and 7,50,000 for IME Limited. The auction period spans from the 8th of Falgun to the 12th of Chaitra, 2080.
The minimum bid rate for the auction is set at Rs. 280. Additionally, each of the companies has established a minimum bid quantity for their respective promoter shares: 20,00,000 units for IGI Prudential Insurance Limited, 1,87,434 units for Global IME Capital Limited, 6,50,000 units for Hathway Investment Nepal Limited, and 7,50,000 units for IME Limited.
To oversee and manage the auctions, Global IME Capital Limited has been appointed as the auction manager for all four transactions. Interested parties have the opportunity to participate in the auctions within the specified timeframe, aiming to acquire the promoter shares of NRIC at the set minimum bid rate.
The current promoter of First Microfinance Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (FMDBL) has initiated the sale of 1,20,000 units of promoter shares through an auction, which commenced on 7th Falgun and will continue until 11th Chaitra, 2080.
The auction involves the sale of the entire 1,20,000 units of promoter shares, and interested promoter shareholders or institutions have the opportunity to participate by placing bids. The minimum bid rate set for the auction is Rs. 315. While bidders can submit bids for the entire share issue, they must adhere to the guidelines set by the Nepal Rastra Bank, ensuring that the specified quantity of shares per entity is not exceeded.
The auction management is entrusted to Prabhu Bank Limited. It is essential for potential bidders to take note of the rules and regulations governing the auction process. As of the latest information, the Last Traded Price (LTP) of FMDBL stands at Rs. 606. This auction provides interested parties with the chance to acquire promoter shares at the prevailing market conditions, with Prabhu Bank Limited overseeing the transparent and fair conduct of the auction proceedings.
Nepal Investment Mega Bank Limited (NIMB) is wrapping up the offering of 40,40,000 units of “10% NIMB Debenture 2090” to both the general public and institutions, starting from today, 4th Falgun, 2080. These debentures, with a maturity period of 10 years and a coupon rate of 10%, were available for application since the 1st Falgun, 2080.
Each unit of the debenture, priced at Rs. 1000, will see 60% or 24.24 lakh units subscribed via private placement. The remaining 16.16 lakh units, equivalent to Rs. 1.61 Arba, are open for public issuance, with an additional 5% or 80.80 thousand units allocated for mutual funds. In total, the issuance aims to raise Rs. 4.40 Arba.
Today, the price of gold has risen by Rs. 600 per tola compared to yesterday’s trading price. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association (FENEGOSIDA), fine gold is now being traded at Rs. 1,17,100 per tola, marking a Rs. 600 increase from yesterday’s price of Rs. 1,16,500 per tola. Similarly, Tejabi gold is available today at Rs. 1,16,800 per tola, showing an increase of Rs. 850 from yesterday’s price of Rs. 1,15,950 per tola.
The current promoter of Kumari Bank Limited (KBL) is offering 3,14,140 units of shares for auction to interested existing promoter shareholders, starting today. Bal Krishna Shrestha is selling these promoter shares, and those interested must submit their bids within 35 days from the publication date of this notice, which is the 4th of Falgun. Bids should be submitted at the bank’s central office in Tangal, Kathmandu, or at Kumari Capital Limited in Naxal, Nagpokhari, Kathmandu. If no bids are received from existing founder shareholders within the specified timeframe, the shares will later be available for auction to the general public.
Singati Hydro Energy Limited (SHEL) has commenced issuing a 1:1 ratio of right shares to its shareholders at a par value of Rs. 100 per share from today, the 2nd of Falgun, until the 22nd of Falgun, 2080. The hydropower company plans to distribute 100% right shares valued at Rs. 1.45 Arba, consisting of 14,500,000 (1:1) units, to its existing shareholders. Currently, SHEL’s paid-up capital stands at Rs. 1.45 Arba. Upon the adjustment of the proposed right shares, totaling 1.45 crore units, the company’s paid-up capital will double to Rs. 2.90 Arba.
The Securities Exchange Board of Nepal (SEBON) has recently included “Garima Samriddhi Yojana” in its latest list of mutual fund schemes under preliminary review. This scheme, proposed by Garima Capital, is a closed-end mutual fund with a fund size of Rs. 1 Arba, divided into 10 Crore units, each valued at Rs. 10. The application for approval was submitted to SEBON on Magh 28. Garima Bikas Bank Limited (GBBL) serves as the Fund Sponsor for this scheme.
The price of fine gold in Nepal has dropped by Rs. 1,200 per tola according to the latest update from the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association (FENEGOSIDA). Today’s trading rate for fine gold stands at Rs. 1,16,500 per tola, down from yesterday’s closing rate of Rs. 1,17,700 per tola. Similarly, Tejabi gold is now priced at Rs. 1,15,950 per tola, showing a decrease of Rs. 1,200 compared to yesterday’s closing price of Rs. 1,17,150 per tola.