Articles & Updates
“China’s Economy Grapples with Unprecedented Demand Challenge”
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 […]
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“Gold Price Drops Rs. 600 per Tola on Wednesday”
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.
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NEPSE in 2079-80: Highlights of the Good and Bad
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 […]
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“Himalayan Laghubitta’s Q4 Sees Shrunken Operating Profit and Net Profit Due to Core Business Revenue Decline.”
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 […]
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“NIC Asia Capital’s Mutual Funds Show NAV Growth and Increased Profit in Ashad”
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 […]
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“Siddhartha Capital’s NAV Report for Ashad”
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 […]
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“CBFIN Urges Risk Weightage Reduction and Policy Changes in Nepal’s Financial Sector”
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. […]
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“SEBON Instructs Listed Organizations on Securities Law Compliance”
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.
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“Nepal Rastra Bank Updates Risk Weightage for Share Mortgage Loans”
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 […]
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“LBB L’s Q4 Net Profit Dips, Impairment Charges Soar”
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 […]
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