Today’s trading session witnessed 271 companies’ stocks being traded in 44,672 transactions, with a significant share volume of 6,271,777, totaling a turnover of Rs. 2.42 Arba. The Float index declined by 1.31%, reaching 147.32, and the Sensitive index also decreased by 1.28%, currently standing at 403.84.
The overall market capitalization amounted to Rs. 3.12 Trillion, with the float market capitalization at Rs. 1.105 Trillion.
Laxmi Capital Market Limited has decided to extend the deadline for their mutual fund scheme “Laxmi Value Fund-II” until the 19th of Shrawan. Initially, the issue was open from the 5th to the 9th of Shrawan, 2080, but due to a lack of sufficient applications, they have extended the closing date. The scheme offers 8 crore unit shares at a par value of Rs 10 per share, with 15% (1.20 crore units worth Rs. 12 crore) reserved for the fund sponsor Former Laxmi Bank Limited, and the remaining 6.80 crore units will be available to the general public from the 5th of Shrawan.
According to the Customs Department’s international trade statistics, Nepal experienced a significant decline in the number of mobile phones entering the country. In the previous financial year (2078/79), the value of mobile imports exceeded Rs. 38 Arba, but in the last year (2079/80), it dropped to just Rs. 26 Arba. The data shows that 39 lakh 35 thousand 367 mobile phones were imported, with a value of Rs. 26 Arba 51 crore 47 lakh 20 thousand, resulting in the government collecting revenue of Rs. 4.88 Arba 73 lakh 76 thousand from mobile phone imports.
Sanima Bank Ltd and Swisscontact/Nepal Agriculture Market Development Program Phase II have joined hands to strengthen Sanima Bank’s ability to support Agri-SMEs in Koshi Province. The main objective of this partnership is to provide financial assistance to Agro processing enterprises in the region and raise awareness about the available opportunities. They plan to leverage technology for smoother Agri loan processing, promote Agri loan products, conduct client orientation and business literacy programs, and enhance the skills of the bank’s staff to better serve the needs of Agri-enterprises efficiently.
NMB Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (NMBMF) has listed 6,55,862.862 unit bonus shares on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). In their 10th Annual General Meeting held on 15th Baisakh, the company approved a 10.5263% dividend for the fiscal year 2078/79. This dividend includes 10% bonus shares valued at Rs. 6.55 crores and a 0.5263% cash dividend (for tax purposes) worth Rs. 34.51 lakhs. These bonus shares have now been officially listed on NEPSE.
In the financial year 2079/80, the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) achieved a remarkable milestone by approving initial public offerings (IPOs) worth over 22 billion rupees. This surpasses the previous record set in the financial year 2077/78, when SEBON allowed IPOs worth 15 billion 18 crores. Chairman Ramesh Hamal led the effort, breaking the previous record set during Bhishma Raj Dhungana’s tenure.
NIC Asia Bank Limited (NICA) is offering 4,00,000 units of its promoter shares through an auction open to the qualified general public and institutions. The auction is taking place from the 9th Shrawan to the 18th Shrawan, 2080. Interested bidders can participate with a minimum bid rate of Rs. 375 per share, and the minimum bid quantity is 1000 units. While bidders can bid for the entire share offering, they must adhere to Nepal Rastra Bank’s regulations to avoid exceeding the specified quantity of shares per entity.
Manakamana Engineering Hydropower Limited is wrapping up its Initial Public Offering (IPO) for project-affected locals on the 9th of Shrawan. The IPO, which began on the 19th of Ashad, 2080, allocated 10% of the company’s issued capital, amounting to Rs. 8 Crores, to project-affected locals in Dolakha District. Additionally, there will be a public issue of 25% of the company’s capital, with 200,000 unit shares set aside for Nepalese citizens working abroad. The application period for the shares allocated to Nepalese citizens abroad ended on the 2nd of Shrawan, 2080.
Manakamana Smart Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (MKLB) has recently listed 67,329.11 unit bonus shares on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). The company held its 5th Annual General Meeting on Chaitra 16 and approved a 5% dividend amounting to Rs. 70.87 lakhs for the fiscal year 2078/79. During the 79th board meeting on Magh 16, they decided to distribute the dividend on the paid-up capital of Rs. 14.17 crores. The proposed dividend includes 4.75% bonus shares worth Rs. 67.32 lakhs and 0.25% cash dividend worth Rs. 3.54 lakhs.
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index had a rough trading session today, closing at 2,164.31 points, which was a decline of 36.19 points or 1.64% compared to yesterday’s close. The index started at 2,202.99 and reached its highest point at 2,206.46 during the day. However, it experienced a downward trend throughout the session, hitting a low of 2,162.55 before settling at 2,164.31 at the end of the day. This follows yesterday’s decline of 26.66 points, making it a challenging period for the market.
ICRA Nepal Limited has reaffirmed the issuer rating of Mid Solu Hydropower Limited as BB+, which means they have a moderate risk of default in timely servicing of financial obligations. The rating is an overall opinion on the creditworthiness of the company and not tied to any specific debt instrument.
National Life Insurance Company Limited (NLICL) has listed 37,12,345.50 unit bonus shares on NEPSE. This decision came after the company’s 35th AGM, where a 14.5% dividend for the fiscal year 2078/79 was approved. The dividend includes 8% bonus shares valued at approximately Rs. 37.12 crores and a 6.5% cash dividend (including tax) worth Rs. 30.16 crores. NLICL’s shares are now available for trading on NEPSE following this development.