Category: Nepal Stock Exchange

  • NEPSE Records Modest Gain Amidst Stock Market Fluctuations: Sonapur Minerals Tops Turnover

    NEPSE Records Modest Gain Amidst Stock Market Fluctuations: Sonapur Minerals Tops Turnover


    The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index has recorded a modest gain of 2.60 points or 0.13% compared to the previous day’s closing, concluding at 1,988.04 points. In the preceding trading session, the index witnessed a more substantial increase of 36.86 points.

    The market commenced today with the index opening at 1990.36. It experienced fluctuations throughout the day, reaching an intraday low of 1,976.04 and reaching an intraday high of 2,017.22.

    During today’s trading activities, there were 292 different stocks involved in 81,451 transactions. The total volume of shares traded amounted to 12,095,539, resulting in a total turnover of Rs. 3.90 Arba. The market capitalization stood at Rs. 30.65 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 10.68 Kharba.

    Sonapur Minerals And Oil Limited (SONA) emerged as the stock with the highest turnover, reaching Rs. 14.67 crores and closing at a market price of Rs. 359. Additionally, Bottlers Nepal (Balaju) Limited (BNL) experienced a positive circuit of 10%, followed by Molung Hydropower Company Limited (MHCL) at 9.98%, and Ghalemdi Hydro Limited (GHL) at 9.96%.

    Conversely, Kutheli Bukhari Small Hydropower Limited (KBSH) and Super Mai Hydropower Limited (SMH) faced the highest losses, with declines of 5.69% and 5.01%, respectively.

    Examining sector indices, four sectors closed in the red. The “Development Bank Index” observed the highest gain of 1.15%, while the “Hotels And Tourism Index” incurred a loss of 1.62%.

  • “NEPSE Records Volatile Trading Day: High Turnover, Notable Gains, and Losses in Latest Market Update”

    “NEPSE Records Volatile Trading Day: High Turnover, Notable Gains, and Losses in Latest Market Update”


    The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index recorded a decline of 15.40 points, equivalent to 0.78%, settling at 1,948.57 points compared to the previous day’s closing.

    In the preceding trading session, the market had witnessed an impressive 6% surge, prompting multiple trading halts and leading to the early closure of the market for the entire day. The total turnover on NEPSE reached a noteworthy Rs 48.24 Crores, concluding at 1,963.98 points with a substantial triple-digit gain of 111.20 points.

    The day commenced with the index opening at 1989.54, touching an intraday low of 1,928.76, and reaching an intraday high of 1,989.71.

    Throughout the day’s trading activities, 303 different stocks were involved in 109,918 transactions. The volume of shares traded totaled 14,698,517, resulting in a total turnover of Rs. 4.84 Arba, marking the highest turnover recorded in the past 5 and a half months. Notably, the market capitalization stood at Rs. 30.04 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 10.49 Kharba.

    Sonapur Minerals And Oil Limited (SONA) emerged as the leader in turnover, reaching Rs. 25.15 crores and closing at a market price of Rs. 328.

    Additionally, Bottlers Nepal (Balaju) Limited (BNL), Samudayik Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SLBSL), and Dolti Power Company Limited (DOLTI) displayed the highest gains at 10%, followed by Hathway Investment Nepal Limited (HATHY) with a gain of 9.90%.

    Conversely, Samata Gharelu Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SMATA) recorded the most significant loss of 7.15% on the day.

    In terms of sector indices, four sector indices closed positively, with the “Mutual Fund Index” registering the highest gain at 2.16%. On the other hand, the “Development Bank Index” experienced the most substantial loss, declining by 2.09%.

  • SEBON Approves Inclusion of Sarbottam Cement’s IPO in Pipeline, Sets Stage for Rs. 1.29 Arba Offering

    SEBON Approves Inclusion of Sarbottam Cement’s IPO in Pipeline, Sets Stage for Rs. 1.29 Arba Offering


    Sarbottam Cement Ltd.’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) has been included in the Securities Board of Nepal’s (SEBON) IPO pipeline for approval. The company intends to issue 3,600,000 unit shares to both local and general investors, with the IPO expected to generate a total of Rs. 1.29 Arba. Priced at Rs. 360.90 per share for both local and general investors, Sarbottam Cement Ltd. plans to conduct the IPO through the book-building method. Global IME Capital Ltd. has been appointed as the issue manager, and the application was submitted to SEBON on Mangsir 18, 2080. ICRA Nepal has reaffirmed Sarbottam Cement Limited’s issuer rating at [ICRANP-IR] BBB+, along with the long-term rating of [ICRANP] LBBB+ and the short-term rating of [ICRANP] A2 for the company’s bank loan limits.

    Additionally, the IPO proposal of Bikash Hydropower Company Ltd. has also been added to SEBON’s pipeline. The company has put forth a proposal to issue a total of 4,454,596 shares to both local and general investors, raising Rs. 44.54 crores. The application for this proposal was submitted on Mangsir 19, 2080, and Prabhu Capital Limited will serve as the issue manager for the public offering. ICRA Nepal has assigned an issuer rating of [ICRANP-IR] BB to Bikash Hydropower Company Limited (BHCL), indicating a moderate risk of default regarding the timely servicing of financial obligations. It’s important to note that this rating reflects a general assessment of the company’s creditworthiness and is not specific to any particular debt instrument.

  • “NEPSE Lists 18.55 Million Right Shares of Arun Kabeli Power Limited Following Successful Auction”

    “NEPSE Lists 18.55 Million Right Shares of Arun Kabeli Power Limited Following Successful Auction”


    Arun Kabeli Power Limited (AKPL) has successfully listed 18,552,105 units of right shares on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). The company had previously issued these shares in a 1:1 ratio, amounting to a total of 185,521,05 units, available for subscription to its shareholders between the 11th and 31st of Bhadra, 2080. However, only 165,372,88 units were allotted to eligible shareholders during this initial offering. Subsequently, the remaining 20,148,17 units of unsubscribed right shares were put up for auction, which took place from the 30th of Ashwin to the 14th of Kartik, 2080.

    Nabil Investment Banking Limited acted as the auction manager for AKPL during this process. Following the auction, the same 18,552,105 units of right shares are now officially listed on NEPSE. At the time of this report, the Last Traded Price (LTP) for AKPL stands at Rs. 171.10. This successful listing reflects the company’s efforts to engage its shareholders and capitalize on the market through the auctioning of unsubscribed shares, ultimately contributing to its market presence and value.

  • Chilime Hydropower Company Proposes 15% Dividend and Announces AGM for Fiscal Year 2079/80

    Chilime Hydropower Company Proposes 15% Dividend and Announces AGM for Fiscal Year 2079/80


    Chilime Hydropower Company Limited (CHCL) has recommended a dividend of 15% and scheduled its 27th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Poush 20, 2080.

    During the 423rd meeting of the board of directors on Mangsir 22, the proposal included a 15% dividend for the fiscal year 2079/80. The proposed distribution comprises 10% bonus shares amounting to Rs. 72.58 Crores and a 5% cash dividend of Rs. 36.29 Crores. The company’s current paid-up capital stands at Rs. 7.25 Arba.

    To facilitate dividend distribution and the AGM, the company has set the book closure date for Poush 08. Shareholders holding positions on or before this date will be eligible for the dividend payout and can participate in the AGM.

    As of the latest update, the Last Traded Price (LTP) of CHCL shares is Rs. 479.

  • Himalayan Reinsurance Successfully Allocates IPO Shares to Nepalese Citizens Working Abroad

    Himalayan Reinsurance Successfully Allocates IPO Shares to Nepalese Citizens Working Abroad


    Himalayan Reinsurance Limited has successfully allocated IPO shares to Nepalese citizens working abroad, marking the completion of the allotment process on 24th Mangsir, 2080. The company, with a total issued capital of Rs. 10 Arba, allocated 30% or 3,00,00,000 unit shares for the public, including Nepalese citizens working abroad and the general public. In the specific category for Nepalese citizens working abroad, 10% or 30,00,000 unit shares were issued at a rate of Rs. 206 per share (Rs. 100 face value + Rs. 106 premium price) from December 4th to 18th Mangsir.

    The allotment module received a total of 32,056 applications for 4,338,650 units. Valid applications ranged from 10 to 170 units, with applicants in this range receiving their requested allocations in full. For those applying for 180 to 19,500 units, 170 units were allotted per applicant, and a lottery process determined an additional 10 units for 2,651 applicants.

    NMB Capital Limited served as the appointed issue manager, allowing applicants to place bids for a minimum of 10 units and a maximum of 300,000 units. Going forward, Himalayan Reinsurance Limited will issue the remaining 2,49,00,000 units for the general public from 27th Mangsir to 1st Poush, 2080, at a rate of Rs. 206 per share.

    The prominent promoters of Himalayan Reinsurance include key business conglomerates and significant financial institutions such as Golchha Group, Shanker Group, Infinity Holdings, Lucky Group, Ramesh Corp, Shiv Shakti Group, Himalayan Infrastructure Fund Ltd., Shalimar Investment, Saffron CK Investments, Vaishnav Enterprises, Murarka Group, K L Dugar Group, M V Dugar Group, R H Group, M S Corp, IME Group, Prem Gurung and Group, Ashlesha Enterprises, Allied Continental, and Balaji Marbles.

    ICRA Nepal has reaffirmed an issuer rating of [ICRANP-IR] A- for Himalayan Reinsurance Limited, signifying an adequate level of safety regarding the timely servicing of financial obligations and indicating low credit risk for the company.

  • Swabalamban Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SWBBL) Wraps Up Dividend Offer Today

    Swabalamban Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SWBBL) Wraps Up Dividend Offer Today


    Investors have until today to seize the opportunity for a 13.01% dividend from Swabalamban Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SWBBL), as the company has declared its 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 4th Poush, 2080.

    During the 418th board of directors meeting convened on Ashwin 30, it was decided to allocate the dividend on the paid-up capital of Rs. 1.29 Arba. The proposed dividend includes a 12.3599% bonus shares amounting to Rs. 15.95 crores and a 0.6505% cash dividend (inclusive of tax) totaling Rs. 83.94 lakh.

    To be eligible for the dividend payout and attendance at the AGM, shareholders must maintain their status until the book closure on 22nd Mangsir 2080.

  • Himalayan Reinsurance Limited Announces IPO for 2.49 Million Units with Robust Promoter Support

    Himalayan Reinsurance Limited Announces IPO for 2.49 Million Units with Robust Promoter Support


    Himalayan Reinsurance Limited is set to launch its initial public offering (IPO) with the issuance of 2,49,00,000 unit shares starting from 27th Mangsir, 2080. The early closing date for this IPO is on the 1st Poush, with the possibility of extension up to the 11th Poush, 2080, if the subscription is not fully met. Out of the total 3,00,00,000 units, 10% (30,00,000 units) have been allocated to Nepalese citizens working abroad, 2% (6,00,000 units) for the company’s employees, and 5% (15,00,000 units) for mutual funds. The remaining 2,49,00,000 units are reserved for the general public, priced at Rs. 206 per share (Rs. 100 face value + Rs. 106 premium).

    NMB Capital Limited is designated as the issue manager, and interested investors can apply for a minimum of 10 units and a maximum of 3,00,000 units. ICRA Nepal has affirmed an issuer rating of [ICRANP-IR] A- to Himalayan Reinsurance Limited, indicating a satisfactory level of safety in terms of timely financial obligation servicing, signifying a low credit risk.

    Himalayan Reinsurance Limited, established in 2021, is Nepal’s second reinsurance company and operates in both the Life and Non-Life insurance sectors. The company’s IPO involves prominent promoters, including Golchha Group, Shanker Group, Infinity Holdings, Lucky Group, Ramesh Corp, Shiv Shakti Group, and other influential business entities. The IPO represents a significant milestone for the company and provides an opportunity for the public to participate in its growth.

     

  • NEPSE Index Surges 0.63%, Registers Significant Gains with Notable Turnover

    NEPSE Index Surges 0.63%, Registers Significant Gains with Notable Turnover


    The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index recorded a significant increase of 11.73 points, equivalent to 0.63%, compared to the previous day’s closing, concluding at 1,852.77 points. In the preceding trading session, the index had witnessed a gain of 3.33 points.

    The day commenced with the index opening at 1840.42, marking an intraday low of 1,834.64 and reaching a peak at 1,861.22 during the course of trading.

    Throughout the day’s trading activities, a total of 299 different stocks were involved in 53,146 transactions. The trading volume reached 9,505,608 shares, leading to a total turnover of Rs. 2.79 Arba. The overall market capitalization was reported at Rs. 28.56 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 9.96 Kharba.

    The stock with the highest turnover was Nepal Reinsurance Company Limited Promoter Share (NRICP), reaching a notable Rs. 86.83 crores.

    Among individual stocks, Trishuli Jal Vidhyut Company Limited (TVCL) demonstrated the highest gain at 10%, closely followed by Samaj Laghubittya Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SAMAJ) with a gain of 9.97%.

    However, Global IME Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. (GILB) experienced the most substantial loss, declining by 7.81% during the day.

    In terms of sector indices, with the exception of the “Trading Index,” all other sector indices concluded in positive territory. The “Non-Life Insurance Index” emerged as the top gainer, registering a gain of 2.11%. Conversely, the “Trading Index” witnessed a loss of 0.50%.

  • “Nepal Insurance Company Announces 75th AGM with Dividend Approval and Key Agenda Items”

    “Nepal Insurance Company Announces 75th AGM with Dividend Approval and Key Agenda Items”


    Nepal Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has scheduled its 75th Annual General Meeting (AGM) to take place on the 13th of Poush, 2080. The venue for the meeting is set at Nepal Pragya Pratisthan, Kamaladi, Kathmandu, with proceedings commencing at 11 am.

    Among the various items on the agenda, the AGM will seek approval for a 10.5263% dividend for the fiscal year 2079/80. The decision to distribute this dividend was made during the 8th meeting of the board of directors held on Mangsir 9, 2080. The proposed dividend includes a 0.5263% cash dividend amounting to Rs. 78.67 lakhs and a 10% bonus shares allocation valued at Rs. 14.94 Crores. As of the latest available data, the existing paid-up capital of NICL stands at Rs. 1.49 Arba.

    Additionally, the AGM will cover agendas such as the endorsement of the auditor’s report, inclusive of profit and loss statements, financial reports, and cash flow reports. The meeting will also address the appointment of an auditor for the fiscal year 2080/81 and seek approval for the appointment of directors.

    The book closure date for the AGM is set on Mangsir 28. Shareholders holding positions before this date are entitled to the dividend payout and are eligible to participate in the AGM.

  • Nepal Warehousing Company IPO Allotment Records Overwhelming Response and Substantial Oversubscription

    Nepal Warehousing Company IPO Allotment Records Overwhelming Response and Substantial Oversubscription


    The IPO allotment for Nepal Warehousing Company Limited concluded today at the headquarters of the issue manager, Himalayan Capital Limited, located in Kathmandu.

    Nepal Warehousing Company Limited had issued 11,41,250 units of IPO shares at a par value of Rs. 100 to the general public from the 10th to the 13th of Mangsir, 2080. Out of the total 13,75,000 units offered, 10% (1,37,500 units) were allocated to Nepalese citizens working abroad, 2% (27,500 units) were set aside for the company’s employees, and 5% (68,750 units) were designated for mutual funds. The remaining 11,41,250 units were made available for the general public.

    The IPO garnered substantial interest, receiving applications from 11,91,988 valid applicants who collectively applied for 1,26,56,720 units. The oversubscription rate exceeded 11.09 times. In the allotment process, 1,14,125 applicants were allotted 10 units each through a lottery system, while the remaining 10,77,863 applicants did not receive any allotment. Mutual funds were allotted 68,750 units, and 27,500 units were allocated to the company’s employees. However, 3,661 applicants who applied for 48,730 units were disqualified.

    The IPO result can be accessed through platforms such as CDSC IPO Result, MeroShare, and Himalayan Capital Limited.

    ICRA Nepal has reaffirmed the issuer rating of [ICRANP-IR] BB- to Nepal Warehousing Company Limited, indicating a moderate risk of default concerning the timely servicing of financial obligations.

    Nepal Warehousing Company was established under the Company Act, 2063 of Nepal, with the primary objective of addressing the warehousing needs of farmers, traders, millers, and businessmen involved in grain trade for commercial and industrial purposes. The company aims to mitigate post-harvest losses, maintain product quality, and provide a suitable environment for long-term grain storage. To achieve this, the company has installed high-quality silos with a capacity of 55,000 MT at three different locations in provinces 1, 2, and Lumbini.

  • NEPSE Index Rebounds with a 0.18% Gain After Previous Session’s Decline

    NEPSE Index Rebounds with a 0.18% Gain After Previous Session’s Decline


    The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index closed with a gain of 3.33 points, equivalent to 0.18%, compared to the previous day’s closing, settling at 1,841.04 points. This follows a loss of 10.10 points recorded in the preceding trading session.

    The trading day commenced with the index opening at 1837.24, hitting an intraday low of 1,830.31, and reaching an intraday high of 1,841.80.

    Throughout today’s trading, 293 different stocks were exchanged in 34,971 transactions. The volume of shares traded amounted to 3,755,124, leading to a total turnover of Rs. 1.14 Arba. The market capitalization stood at Rs. 28.38 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 9.90 Kharba.

    Reliable Nepal Life Insurance Limited (RNLI) recorded the highest turnover, reaching Rs. 73.44 crores, and closed at a market price of Rs. 488.10.

    Similarly, Global IME Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. (GILB) exhibited the highest gain of 10%, followed by Vijaya Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. (VLBS) with a gain of 8.07%.

    Conversely, Singati Hydro Energy Limited (SHEL) faced the highest loss of 9.13% during today’s trading.

    Regarding sector indices, 5 sector indices concluded in negative territory, with the Manufacturing and Processing index registering the most significant loss at 0.70%. Meanwhile, the Life Insurance Index recorded the highest gain, increasing by 1.21 percent.