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  • Development banks have decided to lower the interest rate on fixed deposits 

    Development banks have decided to lower the interest rate on fixed deposits 


    During its conference, the Development Bankers Association, an association of Development Bank CEOs, also resolved to drop the interest rate. The committee members have agreed to reduce the deposit interest rate by 1%.

    According to development banks, the interest rate on personal term deposits will now be 10.6 percent rather than 11.6 percent. Similarly, the interest rate on institutional term deposits has been reduced to 8.60 percent. It was also decided to reduce the savings interest rate by 0.60 percentage points. The lower interest rate will take effect on the first

     

  • The Insurance Authority Issues Licenses to Two More Micro-Insurance Companies

    The Insurance Authority Issues Licenses to Two More Micro-Insurance Companies


     

    The Nepal Insurance Authority has licensed two more microinsurance businesses.

    At its meeting on Tuesday, the authority’s board of directors voted to provide licenses to two more micro insurance companies. The authorities have given licenses to Protective Micro Insurance Ltd Nepal and Crest Micro Life Insurance Ltd.

  • The capital market downturn has resulted in a significant reduction in Hathway Investment Nepal’s profitability.

    The capital market downturn has resulted in a significant reduction in Hathway Investment Nepal’s profitability.


    Hathway Investment Nepal Limited (Hathway), Nepal’s first private-equity investment firm, generated Rs. 1277 million in operating income (OI) in fiscal year 2022. For FY 23, the company has projected an operating income of around Rs. 116 million.

    ICRA Ratings has assigned a long-term rating of LBBB to Hathway for long-term loans totaling Rs. 147.7 million and an A3 rating to the short-term fund totaling Rs. 852.3 million.

     

  • Because of the Liquor Industry’s Boom and Bust Period

    Because of the Liquor Industry’s Boom and Bust Period


     

    Vijay Distillery Private Limited (VDPL), which manufactures liquor brands such as Ruslan Vodka, generated Rs. 2085 million in sales revenue in 2022.

    The company’s revenue has decreased by Rs. 59.3 crores compared to FY 2021. For fiscal year 20/21, the company generated sales revenue of Rs. 2678 crore (Million). VDPL’s profit margin for FY2022 has been tempered by a drop in sales margin, a high debt level, an increase in interest rates amid reduced banking sector liquidity, and an increase in promotional expenses for recently released products.

  • Remittance inflows increased by 25.3% to Rs. 794.32 billion in the first eight months of fiscal year 2022/23.

    Remittance inflows increased by 25.3% to Rs. 794.32 billion in the first eight months of fiscal year 2022/23.


     

    Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Nepal’s central bank, has released the country’s current macroeconomic and financial situation based on eight months of data ending in mid-March 2022/23.

  • Himalaya Urja Bikas Company Receives Electricity Regulatory Commission Approval to Issue 100% Right Shares

    Himalaya Urja Bikas Company Receives Electricity Regulatory Commission Approval to Issue 100% Right Shares


     

    Himalaya Urja Bikas Company Limited (HURJA) has been granted permission by the Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) to issue rights shares to the general public.

    The Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the distribution of right shares in a 1:1 ratio. The company proposed issuing right shares in a 1:2 ratio, or 200% of the company’s paid-up capital, at the board of directors meeting on Poush 05. The same agenda was approved at the company’s 22nd AGM, but it was subject to ERC approval. However, the board has now approved the issuance of the right shares in a 1:1 or 100% ratio rather than 1:2 or 200%.

     

  • The Insurance Authority has issued a list of new arrangements and instructions to microinsurance companies.

    The Insurance Authority has issued a list of new arrangements and instructions to microinsurance companies.


     

    The Insurance Authority has recently prioritized working with micro-insurance companies. The authority recently granted licenses to seven new microinsurance companies.

    Previously, the Nepal Insurance Authority issued a notice inviting applications from companies interested in operating a micro-insurance company in Nepal. Similarly, three micro life insurance companies and four micro non-life insurance companies were chosen to conduct micro insurance activities in Nepal.

  • Mirmire Laghubitta (MMFDB) and Nerude Laghubitta (NLBBL) Call for Baisakh 10 SGM to Approve Merger

    Mirmire Laghubitta (MMFDB) and Nerude Laghubitta (NLBBL) Call for Baisakh 10 SGM to Approve Merger


     

    The Special General Meeting (SGM) of Mirmire Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (MMFDB) and Nerude Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (NLBBL) has been scheduled for 10th Baisakh, 2080. The MMFDB meeting will be held at Hotel Sarathi in Dhulikhel, while the NLBBL meeting will be held at Udhyog Sangathan Morang in Biratnagar. The MMFDB meeting will begin at 12:30 PM that day, while the NLBBL meeting will begin at 11 AM.

  • “Siddhartha Investment Growth Scheme 3” Public Offering

    “Siddhartha Investment Growth Scheme 3” Public Offering


    Siddhartha Capital Limited is launching the closed-end mutual fund scheme “Siddhartha Investment Growth Scheme 3” today, on the 26th Chaitra, and will close on the 29th Chaitra, 2079. If the issue is not fully subscribed by the early closing date, it may be extended until Baisakh 10.

    10%, or 1.2 crore units worth Rs. 12 crores, have been allocated to the fund promoter Siddhartha Bank Limited, while 5%, or 60 lakh units, have been allocated to the fund manager Siddhartha Capital. As a result, the remaining 10.20 crore units will be made available to the gen

     

  • Through its new extension counter, Nepal Investment Mega Bank now serves Belbari in Morang.

    Through its new extension counter, Nepal Investment Mega Bank now serves Belbari in Morang.


     

    On Chaitra 24, 2079, Nepal Investment Mega Bank opened its new extension counter at Belbari nagarpalika-9 Dangihat in Morang.

    According to a media statement, the latest facility was jointly inaugurated by Koshi province head of the bank Mr. Rajeev Gajurel and Nagarpalika mayor Mr. Dil Prasad Rai during a program.

    The bank’s network currently includes 296 branches and 51 extension counters.

     

  • Ganapati Laghubitta calls the 6th AGM and approves all financial reports.

    Ganapati Laghubitta calls the 6th AGM and approves all financial reports.


     

    Ganapati Laghubitta held its 6th AGM on Chaitra 25, 2079, under the chairmanship of Ms. Archana Pradhan.

     

    According to the media statement, the AGM approved all fiscal and other reports presented by microfinance officials.

  • Mutual Fund Scheme of Global IME Capital "

    Mutual Fund Scheme of Global IME Capital "


     

    The Securities Exchange Board of Nepal (SEBON) has recently added “Global IME Samunnat Yojana -II” to its latest list of mutual fund scheme pipeline status.

    The Global IME Samunnat Yojana-II will have a fund size of Rs. 1.2 Arba divided into 12 Crore units with a par value of Rs.10 each. On Chaitra 19, the application was submitted to SEBON. The mutual fund scheme’s fund manager is Global IME Capital. Global IME Bank, on the other hand, is the scheme’s Fund Sponsor.