Vijaya Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (VLBS) has recently listed 6,40,000 unit bonus shares on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). During their 10th Annual General Meeting held on 28th Chaitra, the company approved a dividend of 21.0526%, totaling Rs. 6.73 Crores, for the fiscal year 2078/79. The board of directors, in a meeting on Magh 10, decided to distribute this dividend based on the paid-up capital of Rs. 32 Crores. As part of the dividend, 20% bonus shares valued at Rs. 6.40 Crores and a 1.0526% cash dividend (for tax purposes) amounting to slightly over Rs. 33.68 lakhs were proposed. These bonus shares are now available for trading on the NEPSE. Yesterday, VLBS closed at a price of Rs. 647.
Today, the NEPSE index, which represents the stock market performance in Nepal, closed at 2,055.53 points. It gained 4.75 points compared to the previous trading day, resulting in a 0.23% increase. Yesterday, the index had experienced a loss of 14.05 points.
The trading day started with the index opening at 2,054.62 points. Throughout the day, it reached its highest point at 2,074.38 and the lowest point at 2,042.28. Finally, it settled at 2,055.53 points when the trading session ended.
During the day, there were 276 different stocks traded, and these transactions amounted to 56,556 trades. In total, 8,008,246 shares were exchanged, with a total turnover amount of Rs. 3.44 Arba. However, this turnover was slightly lower than the previous trading day’s turnover of Rs. 3.49 Arba.
Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank Limited (KSBBL) has recently listed 13,85,876.4667 unit bonus shares on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). The bank approved a dividend of 4.64% during its 16th Annual General Meeting. The dividend will be distributed from the bank’s paid-up capital of Rs. 3.14 Arba. They have proposed to distribute 4.41% bonus shares valued at Rs. 13.85 crores and 0.23% cash dividend worth Rs. 72.94 lakhs. These bonus shares are now available for trading on NEPSE. The Last Traded Price (LTP) of KSBBL shares is currently Rs. 322.60.
The merger between Gurans Life Insurance Company Ltd. (GLICL), Prime Life Insurance Company Limited (PLIC), and Union Life Insurance Company Limited (ULI) has resulted in the creation of Himalayan Life Insurance Limited (HLI). The merger agreement was signed on Ashad 29, 2079, with a swap ratio of 1:1:1. After the merger, a total of 80,203,837 shares of HLI have been listed on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), making it the largest merger in the country’s life insurance sector. The individual shares of GLICL, ULI, and PLIC were 25,365,630 units, 23,428,550 units, and 31,409,657 units respectively.
The NEPSE index experienced a decline today, closing at 2,050.78 points, which reflects a loss of 14.05 points from the previous trading day. This translates to a decrease of 0.68% in the index value. Yesterday, the index had also experienced a decline of 26.56 points.
During today’s trading session, the index opened at 2,067.21 points and reached its highest point of the day at 2,082.97. However, it also dropped to a low of 2,043.84 before settling at the closing value of 2,050.78.
In terms of trading activity, there were 271 scrips (individual securities) exchanged through 59,813 transactions. The total number of shares traded was 8,651,164, amounting to a turnover of Rs. 3.49 Arba. It’s worth noting that today’s turnover is lower than the turnover of Rs. 4.11 Arba observed in the previous trading day.
Today, the NEPSE index finished at 2,064.83, dropping 26.56 points compared to the previous trading day’s close. This loss amounts to 1.27%. Yesterday, the index had lost 2.94 points. The index began today’s trading at 2,093.56 and reached its highest point of the day at 2,117.30. However, it also experienced a dip, hitting a low of 2,057.03 before settling at 2,064.83 for the closing.
The NEPSE index concluded the trading day at 2,091.39 points, experiencing a slight decline of 2.94 points from the previous day’s closing. This translates to a loss of 0.14%. In contrast, the index had recorded a significant gain of 52.26 points in the previous session.
At the start of the trading day, the index opened at 2,097.53 points and reached its highest point at 2,107.60. However, it also dipped to a low of 2,075.21 before ultimately settling at 2,091.39 at the closing bell.
A total of 276 different stocks were traded, with a considerable number of 69,168 transactions taking place. Throughout these trades, a significant volume of shares, totaling 12,975,168, were exchanged, resulting in a turnover amount of Rs. 4.74 Arba. This represents a decrease in turnover compared to the previous trading day, which recorded a turnover of Rs. 4.86 Arba.
SHIVAM CEMENTS LTD (SHIVM) stood out with the highest turnover of Rs. 29.82 crores, closing at a market price of Rs. 563.50 per share. The shares of HIDCLP also saw notable trading activity.
Six stocks experienced an upward trend and hit the positive circuit for the day, reflecting a significant increase in their market value. On the other hand, Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (UNLB) witnessed a substantial loss of 10% during today’s trading.
Among the various sector indices, only five closed in the green, with the “Finance” sector showing the highest gain of 5.22%. However, the “Non-Life Insurance” sector recorded the highest loss of 2.48% for the day.
Asian Life Insurance Company Limited (ALICL) has successfully listed 24,71,894.42 unit bonus shares on the NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange). The company’s 15th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on the 18th of Baisakh, approved an 8.947% dividend for the fiscal year 2078/79. Subsequently, in a meeting of the board of directors held on Falgun 30, it was decided to distribute 8.50% bonus shares valued at Rs. 24.71 crores and a 0.447% cash dividend (for tax purposes) valued at a little over Rs. 1.30 crores. These dividends were proposed from the paid-up capital of Rs. 2.90 Arba.
Following the listing, the bonus shares of ALICL are now available for trading on the NEPSE. As of the current market data, the Last Traded Price (LTP) of ALICL stands at Rs. 695. Investors and traders can actively participate in the buying and selling of these shares in the stock market.
The listing of the bonus shares on the NEPSE provides an opportunity for investors to benefit from the additional shares distributed by Asian Life Insurance Company Limited. It allows shareholders to enhance their ownership in the company and potentially realize gains as the company progresses.
Today, the NEPSE index, which represents the stock market in Nepal, concluded at a closing value of 2,094.33 points. It experienced a significant increase of 52.26 points from the previous trading day, representing a gain of 2.56%. In comparison, on Thursday, the index had gained 5.00 points. The trading day started with an opening value of 2,045.06 points and reached its lowest point at 2,037.90 points before eventually closing at the highest point of 2,094.33 points.
A total of 280 different stocks were traded today, with a notable number of 70,647 transactions taking place. Throughout these trades, a significant amount of shares, totaling 12,095,966, were exchanged, resulting in a turnover amount of Rs. 4.86 Arba. This represents a higher turnover compared to the previous trading day, which had a turnover of Rs. 3.16 Arba.
The stock that saw the most trading activity and had the highest turnover was SHIVAM CEMENTS LTD (SHIVM), with shares amounting to Rs. 36.64 crores being traded. The closing market price for SHIVM shares stood at Rs. 585 per share.
Furthermore, seven stocks experienced a gain of 10% each and reached the positive circuit for the day, indicating a significant increase in their market value. On the other hand, Shuvam Power Limited (SPL) recorded the highest loss of 5.58% during today’s trading.
Among the various sectors, only one sector closed in the negative territory, namely “Banking,” which experienced a decrease of 0.29%. Conversely, the “Life Insurance” sector gained the highest percentage increase of 6.38% during today’s trading.
The Nepse index experienced significant growth this week, closing at 2,042.07 points, a gain of 102.46 points or 5.28%. Last week, the index closed at 1,939.61 points, showing a 3.93% increase from the previous week.
Throughout the week, the index demonstrated volatility, reaching a high of 2,066.99 points and a low of 1,941.76 points. This indicates a fluctuation of 125.23 points, compared to 84.84 points in the previous week. Technical analysis suggests a bullish trend in both the short-term and mid-term.
The highest intraday gain occurred on Sunday, with a remarkable increase of 40.48 points and a turnover of Rs 3.45 Arba. The total turnover for the week amounted to Rs 18.64 Arba.
Kalika Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (KMCDB) has successfully listed 5,94,463.2816 units of bonus shares on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE).
During the company’s 13th Annual General Meeting held on 29th Chaitra, it was decided to distribute a 20% dividend for the fiscal year 2078/79. The board of directors proposed a distribution of 19% bonus shares worth Rs. 5.94 Crores and a 1% cash dividend (for tax purposes) worth Rs. 31.28 Lakhs on the paid-up capital of Rs. 31.28 Crores.
These bonus shares have now been officially listed on the NEPSE platform. As of the previous trading day, KMCDB’s closing price stood at Rs. 709.
This listing of bonus shares provides an opportunity for shareholders to trade and benefit from the company’s performance. It reflects the company’s commitment to enhancing shareholder value and rewarding its investors through dividend distribution and stock market participation.