Category: Articles & Updates

  • Gold Prices Reach Near All-Time High in Nepalese Market

    Gold Prices Reach Near All-Time High in Nepalese Market


    Gold prices are on the rise in the Nepalese market once again. Today, fine gold gained Rs. 1800 per tola while tejabi gold rose by Rs. 1750 per tola from yesterday’s price. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association’s official website, fine gold is being traded today at Rs. 110,600 per tola, while tejabi gold is being traded at Rs. 110,050 per tola.

    This increase in gold prices comes after the precious metal reached an all-time high in the Nepalese market on 5th April 2023, with fine gold trading at Rs. 111,000 per tola and tejabi gold trading at Rs. 110,450 per tola. Currently, the international price of gold is at USD $2,015.60 per ounce, with silver being traded at $25.24 per ounce.

    On the other hand, silver prices have also risen in the Nepalese market, gaining Rs. 20 per tola. The white metal is being traded today at Rs. 1,425 per tola compared to yesterday’s closing rate of Rs. 1,405 per tola.

    The increase in gold prices can be attributed to various global factors such as inflation fears, economic uncertainties, and geopolitical tensions. In August 2020, gold reached an all-time high of $2074.88 per ounce in the international market, further highlighting its significance as a safe-haven asset. Despite the fluctuation in gold prices, it remains an attractive investment option for many people, especially during times of economic volatility.

  • Upper Solu Hydro Electric Company Reports Net Profit of 1.08 Crores in Q3; Financial Expenses Increased By Huge Margin of 244.73%

    Upper Solu Hydro Electric Company Reports Net Profit of 1.08 Crores in Q3; Financial Expenses Increased By Huge Margin of 244.73%


    Upper Solu Hydro Electric Company Limited (USHEC) has released its unaudited third-quarter report for FY 2079/2080, reporting a net profit of Rs. 1.08 Crores, indicating a 78.98% decline from the relevant period of the previous fiscal year. The company’s paid-up capital remains at Rs. 1.35 Arba, and it has a negative reserve of Rs 3.64 Crores. Additionally, USHEC generated electricity sales worth Rs. 53.39 Crores in Q3 of FY 79/80, while finance expenses increased significantly by 244.73%, amounting to Rs. 30.73 Crores, affecting the company’s profitability for the period. The management analysis states that electricity was produced entirely from the organization’s project during the quarter period, and electricity was sold from the 132 KV transmission line, but reduced water flow in the river resulted in lower income than previous quarters. The company’s annualized EPS stood at Rs. 1.07, and its net worth per share was Rs. 97.30.

  • Allotment of 12 Crore Units of Siddhartha Investment Growth Scheme 3 Concludes; Only 67.15% Units Subscribed

    Allotment of 12 Crore Units of Siddhartha Investment Growth Scheme 3 Concludes; Only 67.15% Units Subscribed


    Siddhartha Capital Limited recently concluded the issuance of its closed-end mutual fund scheme, “Siddhartha Investment Growth Scheme 3”. The issue consisted of 12 crore unit shares with a par value of Rs. 10 per unit. The fund promoter, Siddhartha Bank Limited, was allocated 10% (1.2 crore units) of the shares, while the fund manager, Siddhartha Capital, was allocated 5% (60 lakh units). The remaining 10.20 crore units were issued to the general public. The scheme, which has a maturity period of 10 years, is the sixth mutual fund scheme offered by Siddhartha Capital. On Baisakh 17, 80,580,000 units were allotted to valid applicants, resulting in a total scheme size of Rs. 80.58 Crores.

  • “National Hydro Power reports Q3 net loss of Rs. 2.29 Crores due to increased interest expenses; announces plans to issue 50% right shares”

    “National Hydro Power reports Q3 net loss of Rs. 2.29 Crores due to increased interest expenses; announces plans to issue 50% right shares”


    In the third quarter (Q3) of the current fiscal year 2079/80, National Hydro Power Company Limited (NHPC) reported a net loss of Rs. 2.29 Crores, compared to a profit of Rs. 3.27 Crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The company’s total revenue till the end of Q3 was Rs. 2.91 crores. However, NHPC’s administrative expenses declined by 6.97%, while financial expenses increased significantly by 125.40%, affecting the company’s profitability for this quarter.

    NHPC’s reserves and surplus currently stand at Rs. 83.03 Lakhs, with share capital at Rs. 1.64 Arba. The hydropower company plans to issue 50% right shares worth Rs. 82.21 Crores to its existing shareholders, which will increase the paid-up capital to Rs. 2.46 Arba after approval by SEBON.

    NHPC is also involved in the Lower Erkhuwa Hydropower Project in Bhojpur District, Province 1, which is expected to start generating 80 GWh of energy annually within 2023 and generate about N. Rs. 450 million in revenue. Additionally, the company is leading the study of the Likhu hydropower project, which is being promoted after concluding an agreement regarding holding of 75% shares in Bright Energy Solutions.

    NHPC’s annualized earning per share is currently at Rs. -1.86, while the net worth per share is at Rs. 100.50. The company’s Q3 report shows a decrease in reserves and surplus by 75.90%, property, plant, and equipment (NET) increasing by 0.51%, and a decline in total income (power sales) by 19.41%. The Q3 market price for NHPC was at 239.

     

  • NMB Laghubitta convenes endorses 10% bonus shares for its shareholders

    NMB Laghubitta convenes endorses 10% bonus shares for its shareholders


    NMB Laghubitta has held its 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 28, 2023, chaired by Sanjib Subba. During the meeting, the shareholders approved a 10% bonus share dividend worth Rs. 6.55 crore for the previous fiscal year. Additionally, the AGM granted the board the authority to pursue any merger or acquisition opportunities with other suitable institutions in the future. A media statement confirmed the decisions made during the AGM.

  • “Himalaya Urja Bikas Company Limited reschedules 22nd AGM with new agenda items”

    “Himalaya Urja Bikas Company Limited reschedules 22nd AGM with new agenda items”


    Himalaya Urja Bikas Company Limited (HURJA) has announced that its 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) will now be held on 9th Jestha, 2080. The meeting was originally scheduled for 29th Poush, 2079, but was rescheduled. The AGM will take place at Arpan Banquet in Nayabaneshwor, Kathmandu, starting at 11 am on the specified day.

    The agendas for the AGM include endorsing the annual report for the fiscal year 2078/79 prepared by the board of directors, approving the auditor’s report for the same period, appointing an auditor for the fiscal year 2079/80, and approving their compensation. The meeting will also appoint Mr. Suman Sharma Chaulagain as a Director and propose to increase the authorized and issued capital of the company to Rs. 2.5 Arba. The company will also endorse 1:1 (100%) right shares from the paid-up capital of Rs. 99 Crores and manage capital received after issuance of rights shares.

    Investors who held shares of HURJA before the book closure date of Poush 18 will be able to attend the AGM.

     

  • Global IME Balanced Fund 1 and Mega Mutual Fund 1 Release Last Month’s NAV Report

    Global IME Balanced Fund 1 and Mega Mutual Fund 1 Release Last Month’s NAV Report


     

    The “Global IME Balanced Fund – 1 (GIBF1)” NAV report for Chaitra has been released.

    The “Global IME Balanced Fund – 1” is a closed-end fund with a 10-year maturity horizon. The fund size of Global IME Balanced Fund – 1 is Rs. 1.02 Arba.

     

  • Citizens Mutual Fund 1 Reports NAV and Net Profit Increase in Chaitra

    Citizens Mutual Fund 1 Reports NAV and Net Profit Increase in Chaitra


    Citizens Mutual Fund-1 (CMF1), a 7-year closed-end mutual fund scheme, has released its monthly report for Chaitra 2079.

    According to the report, a mutual fund’s Net Assets Value (NAV) fell slightly from Rs. 9.18 to Rs. 9.19. The program, which began with a sum of Rs. 82 crores, has invested Rs. 48.38 crores in listed company shares and Rs. 4.91 crores in non-listed company shares. This program invested Rs. 3 crores in fixed-income assets, Rs. 15.86 crores in debentures, and Rs. 3.4 crores in bank balance.

     

  • Today’s gold price falls by Rs. 500 per tola, while silver falls by Rs. 5.

    Today’s gold price falls by Rs. 500 per tola, while silver falls by Rs. 5.


    Today’s gold price has dropped by Rs. 500 per tola.

    According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association’s official website, fine gold is now trading for Rs. 109,100 per tola. Yesterday, the tariff remained unchanged at Rs. 109,600 per tola. Meanwhile, Tejabi gold is currently trading at Rs. 108,600. In contrast, the cost was kept at Rs. 109,100 per tola yesterday.

     

  • Chitwan will host the 7th Chitwan International Industrial Fair beginning on Baisakh 22.

    Chitwan will host the 7th Chitwan International Industrial Fair beginning on Baisakh 22.


     

    CNI Chitwan, in collaboration with other government and non-government organizations, will host the 7th International Chitwan Industrial Fair 2080 on Baisakh 22, 23, and 24, 2080 at the Chitwan Exhibition Hall in Bharatpur.

     

  • Supermai Hydropower earns a profit of Rs. 4.825 crores in the third quarter.

    Supermai Hydropower earns a profit of Rs. 4.825 crores in the third quarter.


     

    Supermai Hydropower Limited (SMH) reported a 41.20% decrease in net profit in the third quarter (Q3) of the current fiscal year 2079/80. Profit declined to Rs. 4.835 crores in this quarter from Rs. 8.22 crores in the previous year’s equivalent quarter.

     

  • Support Laghubitta’s Q3: Net Profit decreased by 42.33% to Rs 63.32 Lakhs, NPL decreased by 3.25%, and EPS decreased by 8.86%.

    Support Laghubitta’s Q3: Net Profit decreased by 42.33% to Rs 63.32 Lakhs, NPL decreased by 3.25%, and EPS decreased by 8.86%.


    Support Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SMB) has issued its unaudited financial report for Q3 of FY 2078/79, with a net profit of Rs 63.32 Lakhs, a decrease of 42.88%. Microfinance had a net profit of Rs 1.75 crore in the prior year’s similar quarter.

    It has received Rs 28.78 Crore in deposits, Rs 98.04 Crore in borrowings, and Rs 1.39 Arba in loans. The company’s paid-up capital is Rs 9.52 crore, and it has a reserve of Rs 3.65 crore.

    Net interest income was Rs 4.52 crore in the third quarter, down from Rs 5.42 crore in the previous year’s equivalent quarter. Operating earnings fall 65.7% to Rs 60.35 Lakhs.