Today, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) delivered membership certificates to seven new brokers who recently met the necessary requirements and obtained final approval. The certificates were presented by Manager Lila Dhar Subedi at the NEPSE Office in Bhadrakali. Additionally, the new brokers were assigned operation numbers ranging from 61 to 67.
The Board of Directors (BOD) meeting of the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) held this morning was unable to finalize the membership of seven new brokerage companies. The meeting, as confirmed by Company Secretary and Information Officer Murahari Parajuli, did not reach a decision on the discussed agendas.
.Today, the NEPSE index ended at 2,049.44, experiencing a decline of 39.26 points compared to the previous trading day. This translates to a loss of 1.88%. Yesterday, the index had gained 12.73 points. The trading day started with an opening of 2,090.38 and reached a high of 2,101.59 during intraday trading. However, it also dropped to a low of 2,046.55 before closing at 2,049.44. In total, there were 277 scrips traded through 53,103 transactions, with a turnover of Rs. 3.07 Arba, which is higher than the turnover of Rs. 2.57 Arba on the previous trading day.
SEBON Adds “9% Nabil Debenture 2087” to Pipeline with Rs 3 Arba Size
SEBON, the Securities Board of Nepal, has included “9% Nabil Debenture 2087” in its pipeline. The debenture has a total size of Rs 3 Arba. Nabil Bank Limited will issue 30 lakh units of debenture at Rs 1000 per unit. Out of these, 12 lakh units are reserved for the general public, while the remaining 18 lakh units are for private placement. The debenture will provide a 9% interest rate for a duration of 7 years.
According to Giriraj Dahal, Head of Supervision at NEPSE, ten new brokerage houses have been granted preliminary licenses by the Nepal Stock Exchange. Dahal also mentioned that KBL Securities Limited has not applied for membership at NEPSE.
The Board of Directors of Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has planned a meeting for Wednesday morning. The meeting will cover important topics such as granting final approval to seven broker companies and deciding on the operational details of the NEPSE-30 index. Murahari Parajuli, the Company Secretary and Information Officer at NEPSE, confirmed these agendas during a phone interview with Sharesansar.
Today, the NEPSE index, which measures the performance of the Nepalese stock market, closed at 2,088.70 points. It gained 12.73 points compared to the previous trading day, resulting in a 0.61% increase. Yesterday, the index had experienced a loss of 21.32 points.
The trading day started with an opening index value of 2,079.42. Throughout the day, the index reached its highest point at 2,104.38 and its lowest point at 2,067.22 before settling at 2,088.70 at the end of trading.
A total of 282 different scrips were traded, and there were 46,731 transactions. In terms of shares, a total of 6,450,934 were exchanged, equivalent to a turnover of Rs. 2.57 Arba. However, this turnover amount is lower than the previous trading day’s turnover of Rs. 4.05 Arba.
The NEPSE index had a downward trend and closed at 2,075.97 points, experiencing a loss of 21.32 points or 1.02% from the previous day. It had dropped significantly by 53.70 points in the preceding session.
Despite starting on a hopeful note at 2,096.72 points, the index faced fluctuations throughout the day. It reached a high of 2,113.74 points but also dipped to a low of 2,069.60 points before settling at the closing figure.
Trading activity remained active, with 276 scrips traded through 64,868 transactions. A total of 9,418,952 shares were traded, resulting in a turnover of Rs. 4.05 Arba. Although lower than the previous day’s turnover of Rs. 5.08 Arba, the market maintained a reasonable level of liquidity.
Himalayan Life Insurance Limited (HLI) was the most actively traded stock, with a turnover of Rs. 23.94 crores and a market price of Rs. 532 per share.
Laxmi Equity Fund (LEMF) experienced the most significant decrease, losing 8.95% of its value.
Among the sector indices, only the “Hotel and Tourism” sector had gains, growing by 2.07%. On the other hand, the “Life Insurance” sector saw the largest decline of 1.83%. This indicates varying performance across sectors, with the Hotel and Tourism sector showing strength while the Life Insurance sector faced setbacks.
The NEPSE index had a positive day as it closed at 2,186.36, gaining 56.94 points compared to the previous trading day. This signifies a gain of 2.67%. Yesterday, the index had also gained 11.69 points. The trading session began at 2,132.61 and reached its lowest point at 2,132.48. However, it quickly rebounded and reached a high of 2,186.68 before settling at 2,186.36 at the end of the day.
During the day, there were 275 scrips that were traded through 80,398 transactions. A total of 13,107,080 shares were exchanged, amounting to a turnover of Rs. 5.47 Arba. This turnover is higher than the previous trading day’s turnover of Rs. 5.31 Arba.
The government has announced a public holiday on Thursday to celebrate Bakrid (Eid-ul-Adha). The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a press release stating that in accordance with the information published in the Nepal gazette, the holiday is granted to observe Bakrid on Ashad 14, 2080. On this day, all public offices, including the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), will be closed.
Samata Gharelu Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SMATA) recently listed 5,14,116.29 unit bonus shares on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). During its 9th Annual General Meeting held on the 11th of Chaitra, the company approved an 18% dividend amounting to Rs. 6.16 Crores for the fiscal year 2078/79. Furthermore, in a board meeting on Magh 20, it was decided to distribute 15% bonus shares worth Rs. 5.14 crore and a 3% cash dividend worth Rs. 1.02 crore from the company’s paid-up capital of Rs. 34.27 Crores. These bonus shares are now available for trading on NEPSE.