Recently, Nepal Oil Corporation raised the prices of petrol by Rs 9 and diesel and kerosene by Rs 7 due to increased prices from India. However, there’s some relief for consumers as the price of LP gas has been reduced by Rs 130 per cylinder. Currently, petrol is priced at Rs 170.50 per liter for the first class, Rs 172 for the second class, and Rs 173 for the third class.
China’s current economic situation is unique compared to past crises in other countries. Despite impressive growth in the last four decades, the country is facing a “recessionary growth” issue rather than a full-blown crisis. The main problem is a chronic lack of demand, even as the economy continues to grow. This is evident in the consumer price index, which is on the verge of deflation with stagnant prices, and the high youth unemployment rate of 21.3%. In simple terms, China is experiencing a situation where spending isn’t keeping up with available resources.
Today, the price of fine gold (per tola) has dropped by Rs. 600 compared to Tuesday’s trading price. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association (FENEGOSIDA), the current trading rate for fine gold is Rs. 1,12,400 per tola, down from the previous rate of Rs. 1,13,000 per tola.
The stock market plays a vital role in a country’s economy. It helps companies raise money for growth and job creation while offering investment opportunities for people and institutions. The market’s liquidity allows easy buying and selling of shares, indicating economic health and attracting investments. Proper regulation ensures transparency, good governance, and stability, supporting capital formation and economic growth. In short, a healthy stock market is crucial for a thriving economy.
In the last quarter of fiscal year 2079-80, the company witnessed a significant decline in both Net Operating Profit (core revenue) and Operating Profit, dropping by 24.52 percent and 79.04 percent, respectively. The core revenue shrank by nearly a quarter, reaching Rs. 20.23 crores. Additionally, the company faced Rs. 1.32 crore in impairment charges, impacting its overall profitability negatively.
NIC Asia Balanced Fund (NICBF), a 10-year close-end mutual fund scheme managed by NIC Asia Capital, has released its financial highlights for the month of Ashad. The Net Asset Value (NAV) for the period is Rs. 11.28, showing an increase from Rs. 10.96 a month ago.
At the beginning of the scheme, the total fund size was Rs. 75.50 crores, which included seed capital from the fund sponsor. NICBF has made investments of Rs. 39.22 crores in shares of listed companies and Rs. 21.77 crores in debentures. Additionally, it has invested Rs. 50.98 lakhs in non-listed shares, while maintaining a bank balance of Rs. 22.16 crores.
The scheme started with a total fund of Rs. 1.50 Arba and made various investments. It invested Rs. 1.17 Arba in listed shares and Rs. 2.98 crores in public issues, right shares, and bonus shares. Additionally, it invested Rs. 6.54 crore in bonds and debentures and Rs. 12.5 crore in fixed deposits. The scheme also has Rs. 19.55 crores in its bank balance. Up until the month of Ashad, the scheme posted a net profit of Rs. 7.62 Crores. In the previous month, it incurred a net loss of Rs. 3.11 Crores.
In banking and finance, risk weightage is a percentage assigned to assets or loans based on how risky they are. This percentage determines how much capital a bank needs to keep aside as a safety cushion in case of losses. Higher-risk assets get higher risk weightages, meaning more capital needs to be reserved for them. Lower-risk assets get lower risk weightages, requiring less capital. This calculation is vital for assessing a bank’s financial strength, known as the capital adequacy ratio.
SEBON (Securities Board of Nepal) Issues Directive to Listed Organizations for Full Compliance with Securities Law. The directive, consisting of four key points, aims to streamline information flow and stresses timely submission of data and details. SEBON observed non-compliance in the past and seeks improved adherence from organized organizations.
The Nepal Rastra Bank has released a circular implementing changes in the Monetary Policy 2080/81. In this circular, they clarified that share mortgage loans above Rs. 50 lakhs will now carry a 150 percent risk weight, instead of the previous limit of Rs. 25 lakhs. The 150 percent risk weight will continue to apply to share mortgage loans exceeding Rs. 50 lakhs.
Lumbini Bikas Bank Limited (LBBL) has released its fourth-quarter report for the recently ended financial year, showing a slight decrease in net profit by 3.88 percent compared to the same period in the previous year. In Q4 of FY 079-80, the company made a profit of Rs. 61.24 crores.
The most significant change in the report is the substantial increase in impairment charges for the company during the last quarter of FY 079-80, reaching Rs. 40.31 crores. This is in contrast to the Rs. 3.40 crores impairment charges incurred by the bank during the same quarter of FY 078-079.
Citizens Bank International Limited (CZBIL) has released its fourth-quarter report for the recent financial year, showing a Net Profit of Rs. 2.21 Arba. This represents a growth of 10.41 percent compared to the profits of the same quarter in the previous financial year 2078-79. The company’s core revenue stream, Net Interest Income, has risen by 17.30 percent to reach Rs. 5.85 Arba in the fourth quarter of FY 079-80. Additionally, the Operating profit of the company has increased by 13.42 percent, amounting to Rs. 3.07 Arba.