Prabhu Capital has entered into an agreement with Total Physical Fitness Centre to offer customers a 28% discount and a complimentary sauna coupon. This exclusive deal can be accessed by clients of the merchant bank by providing their demat service number. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formalized during a ceremony, involving Prabhu Capital’s CEO Mr. Aasis Gauchan and Total Physical Fitness Centre’s MD Mr. Suman Pandit, according to a media statement.
In today’s trading, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index ended at 2,011.14 points, dropping by 1.08% compared to yesterday. It started at 2,033.2 and reached a high of 2,034.88, but went down to 2,008.03 before settling at the closing value.
During the trading session, 269 stocks were traded in 43,591 transactions, with a significant total share volume of 4,459,459, equivalent to Rs. 1.44 Arba. The market’s capitalization was Rs. 30.10 Kharba, and the floating market capitalization was Rs. 10.63 Kharba.
The allocation of IPO shares for Manakamana Engineering Hydropower Limited has been completed today at the B.O.K Capital Markets Limited premises in Kathmandu. The hydropower company offered 2,276,620 shares at a face value of Rs 100 each to the public for subscription from the 28th to the 31st of Shrawan, 2080.
Initially, the company had issued 800,000 shares worth Rs. 8 crores to people affected by the project in Dolakha District. However, only 183,380 shares, which accounts for 22.92%, were allotted to eligible applicants. As a result, the remaining 616,620 unsold shares from the project-affected locals’ quota have been combined with 2,000,000 shares (25% of the total issued capital, reserved for the general public), resulting in a total of 2,616,620 shares available for the general public.
Garima Bikas Bank has introduced two new loan programs: Garima Easy Home and SME loans, both with a competitive interest rate of 11.99%. Borrowers can benefit from a fixed interest rate of 11.99% over a seven-year term under these new schemes.
The bank’s extensive network consists of 121 branches and 50 ATM outlets, providing convenient access to its services.
The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has recently approved licenses for five new brokerage firms. Sajilo Broker Company Ltd, Roadshow Securities Ltd, and Beni Securities Pvt. Ltd have been granted licenses for limited stock broking services, while Himalayan Securities Ltd and Sunny Securities Company Ltd. have been approved as full operating brokerage service providers. These licenses were awarded based on the evaluation of meeting required infrastructure criteria. Earlier, SEBON had issued preliminary licenses or letters of intent to 43 companies in three separate phases.
During the fiscal year 2079/80, Siddhartha Capital Limited has proposed cash dividends for unitholders of Siddhartha Equity Fund (SEF) and Siddhartha Investment Growth Scheme – 2 (SIGS2), amounting to 5% and 6.5% (including tax) respectively. However, no dividend will be distributed to unitholders of Siddhartha Investment Growth Scheme 3 (SIGS3) during the same period. The decision was made during a board meeting held on the 32nd of Shrawan, with a total cash dividend of Rs. 7.5 Crores for SEF and Rs. 7.8 Crores for SIGS2.
SEED Energy Limited, a company supported by SEED Investment Private Limited, has joined forces with Nepal’s renowned merchant bank, NMB Capital Limited. This exciting collaboration marks a significant step as SEED Energy gets ready to introduce its ordinary shares to the public through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This move is part of SEED Energy’s expansion into diverse economic sectors, including Hydropower, Infrastructure Manufacturing, and Hotels.
Mr. Pankaj Chandra Shrestha, Chairman of SEED Energy, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We’re excited to share that SEED Energy is gearing up for an IPO of its ordinary shares, and we’re delighted to partner with NMB Capital as our trusted advisor for the IPO process. NMB Capital’s expertise will greatly assist us as we journey toward this important milestone. This collaboration underscores our commitment to delivering value to all our stakeholders.”
Nepal Rastra Bank has reported that inflation was around 7.74 percent year-on-year. The country’s foreign exchange reserves were at USD 11.74 billion. However, both imports and exports saw declines, with imports dropping by 16.1 percent and exports decreasing by 21.4 percent. This is in contrast to the previous year when imports had increased by 24.7 percent and exports had risen by 41.7 percent.
In terms of loans, an amount of Rs. 197.06 billion was given out to 145,778 borrowers in mid-July 2023. Among these borrowers, Rs. 135.76 billion was provided to 60,350 individuals involved in commercial agriculture and livestock businesses. Additionally, Rs. 58.38 billion was extended to support 82,718 women entrepreneurs. The remaining Rs. 2.91 billion was allocated to 2,710 borrowers falling under other categories of concessional loans.
Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Limited has released an offer letter to introduce its 100% rights shares. As per the publicly disclosed offer letter, the company plans to accept applications for these right shares at a 1:1 ratio, or 100%, from the 18th of Bhadra to the 7th of Ashwin, 2080.
The hydropower firm intends to distribute 105,900,000 units of right shares, totaling Rs. 10.59 Arba, to its existing shareholders. This issuance will lead to a subsequent increase in the company’s paid-up capital to Rs. 21.18 Arba following the adjustment of the proposed right shares.
A recent technical issue has temporarily affected the CASBA/Meroshare application’s settlement procedures. This problem has caused delays in the settlement processes. The team is actively working to fix the issue, and further information will be provided once the matter is resolved.
The “Himalayan 80-20” mutual fund scheme is backed by Himalayan Bank and overseen by Himalayan Capital. This marks the debut mutual fund for Himalayan Capital.
Himalayan Bank Limited, founded in 1993 as a partnership with Pakistan’s Habib Bank Limited, has been a prominent force in Nepal’s banking sector. The bank has consistently led by introducing novel banking services, including the first Premium Savings Account, HBL Proprietary Card, Millionaire Deposit Scheme, ATMs, and Tele-banking. From its inception, the bank has prioritized innovation and customer contentment. Its journey began at Thamel, Kathmandu’s Employees Provident Fund Building, also known as Sanchayakosh Building.
A recent multi-party agreement has been established to enable electricity supply from Nepal to Bangladesh. The agreement involves Nepal, India, and Bangladesh, and is considered a preliminary step. The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation has disclosed that the initial phase will see Bangladesh purchasing 40 megawatts of electricity from Nepal.