Today marks the final opportunity for eligibility in the rights offering of Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Limited (UPPER).
The company plans to distribute 100% right shares by releasing 105,900,000 (1:1) units of right shares to its current shareholders. Currently, the company’s paid-up capital stands at Rs. 10.59 Arba. With the implementation of the intended right share, the company’s paid-up capital will surge to Rs. 21.18 Arba.
Nepal Telecom has announced that they have experienced a loss of around 10 lakh rupees due to missing recharge cards. These cards, valued at 50 rupees each, vanished while being transported from Kathmandu to Bhairahwa. The incident was revealed by Nepal Telecom’s Wireless Services Directorate located at Babarmahal.
During a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, a significant decision was made to approve the Cyber Security Policy 2080. This step, confirmed by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, sets the stage for the upcoming Cyber Security Bill. The government aims to create a secure and advanced cyber environment in the country with this policy.
With this policy in place, the Ministry expects to play a crucial role in strengthening the nation’s information and technology systems. They plan to achieve this through various methods and workforce development. This includes establishing strong laws and institutions, increasing public awareness, and promoting skill-building. Before being officially adopted, the policy draft received input and feedback from various stakeholders.
A Letter of Credit (LC) is a crucial financial tool in global trade that ensures a secure exchange of goods and payments between international buyers and sellers. Functioning as a guarantee from the buyer’s bank, the LC assures the seller of payment upon meeting specified conditions, including delivering goods and providing necessary documents. This system offers protection to both parties by reducing risks linked to non-payment and non-delivery, playing a vital role in enabling reliable cross-border transactions.
Nepal Rastra Bank has taken steps to streamline import processes, aiming to simplify trade activities. In a recent comprehensive announcement, the central bank has increased the limit for Letters of Credit (LCs) used for importing goods.
Nepal SBI Bank Limited (SBI) has decided to extend the public offering period for the “9% Nepal SBI Bank Debenture 2089.” The initial opening of the offering took place on the 18th of Shrawan, 2080, and the original closing date was today, the 22nd of Shrawan. As the offering has not garnered complete subscription, the deadline has now been pushed back to the 31st of Shrawan.
In this offering, a total of 20 lakh units are up for grabs, each priced at Rs. 1000. Among these, 12 lakh units (60% of the total) will be allocated through private placement, while the remaining 8 lakh units, valued at Rs. 80 Crores, are available for public subscription. Of this public portion, 5% is set aside for mutual funds. The issuance aims to raise a total of Rs. 2 Arba.
Global IME Bank Limited (GBIME) has released its fourth quarter report for the fiscal year 2079-80, revealing a significant rise in Net Profit to Rs. 7.25 Arba, marking a 46.26 percent increase from the previous year’s Rs. 4.95 Arba during the same period. The bank has seen notable growth in both Net Interest Income and Operating Profit, which have surged by 66.37 percent and 40.57 percent, respectively. GBIME achieved a total core business revenue of Rs. 17.11 Arba in FY 2079-80, contributing to an Operating Profit of Rs. 10.10 Arba up to the same period.
Sanima Bank Limited (SANIMA) has released its fourth-quarter report for the fiscal year 2079-80, showcasing an impressive 25 percent rise in Net Profits. By the end of FY 2079-80, the bank achieved a significant milestone, earning Rs. 2.61 Arba, a substantial increase compared to the Rs. 1.24 Arba earned in the same quarter of FY 2078-79.
The bank has seen remarkable growth in both Net Interest Income and Operating Profits, experiencing a substantial 39.50 percent and 27.96 percent increase, respectively. In the final quarter of FY 2079-80, Sanima Bank generated Rs. 6.48 Arba in core business revenue and Rs. 3.78 Arba in operating profit.
Siddhartha Bank Limited (SBL) has released its fourth-quarter report for the fiscal year 2079-80, revealing a steady growth in its Net Profits, increasing by nearly 10 percent. In the last quarter of FY 2079-80, the bank’s profits reached Rs. 3.19 billion, a rise from the previous year’s Rs. 2.90 billion in the same period.
The bank has also seen positive developments in its Net Interest Income and Operating profits, which have increased by 23.97 percent and 9.83 percent, respectively. The core business revenue for the bank in the last quarter of FY 2079-80 reached Rs. 8.17 billion, compared to the previous Rs. 4.68 billion.
Kumari Bank Limited’s current owners are selling 757,699 units of their shares through an auction, starting from the 19th of Shrawan to the 1st of Bhadra, 2080. Anyone who qualifies can participate, including the general public and institutions. The minimum bid price is Rs. 105 per share, and the smallest bid amount is 1000 units of shares. While bidders can bid for all the shares, they must follow Nepal Rastra Bank’s rule and not exceed a specific quantity of shares per entity.
Best Finance Company Limited (BFC) has released its fourth-quarter report for the fiscal year 2079-80, revealing a significant 76.87 percent decrease in its Net Profits compared to the same period last year. In the last quarter of FY 2079-80, the company’s earnings were only Rs. 3.86 crores, a sharp drop from the Rs. 16.72 crores earned in the corresponding quarter of FY 2078-79.
While there’s a slight improvement in the Net Interest Income, which is the company’s core revenue, it amounts to Rs. 13.09 crores for the final quarter of FY 2079-80. On the other hand, the company’s Operating Profit has seen a substantial decline of 73.34 percent, reaching a total of Rs. 5.58 crores by the end of FY 2079-80.
The National Hydro Power Company Limited (NHPC) is concluding the issuance of its ongoing 10:5 ratio right shares today, 18th Shrawan, 2080. The issue was open since 29th Ashad. Eligible investors are reminded to apply for the right shares before the end of banking hours today. After the issuance of 82,21,459.7178 units of right shares, which accounts for 50% of the current paid-up capital of Rs. 1.64 Arba, the company’s paid-up capital will increase to Rs. 2.46 Arba.
NHathway Investment Nepal Limited is concluding the issuance of 292,500 unit IPO shares exclusively to Nepalese citizens working abroad today, which falls on the 18th of Shrawan. The IPO offering commenced on the 4th of Shrawan, 2080. The company’s total issued capital amounts to Rs. 1.17 Arba, with 12.5% (29,25,000 unit shares) being made available to the public, including Nepalese citizens abroad and the general public. Notably, 10% of this total issue, which is 292,500 unit shares, has been specifically allocated for Nepalese citizens working abroad, and the subscription for these shares will conclude today.