Today, the price of fine gold in the domestic market has dropped by Rs. 700 per tola, while the price of tejabi gold has fallen by Rs. 650 compared to yesterday’s rates. According to the official website of the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, fine gold is currently being traded at Rs. 109,800 per tola, whereas yesterday it was priced at Rs. 110,500 per tola. Similarly, tejabi gold is being traded at Rs. 109,300 today, whereas it was priced at Rs. 109,950 per tola yesterday.
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Nepal’s Trade Deficit Reaches Rs 1337 Billion in 11 Months
In the 11 months of the fiscal year 2080/081 BS, Nepal’s trade deficit has reached Rs 1337.39 billion. According to the data released by the Department of Customs, imports amounted to approximately Rs 1481 billion, while exports stood at Rs 143.58 billion until the end of the month Jestha. However, it is important to note that the volume of foreign trade in the country has decreased in the current fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year.
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Sana Kisan Bikas Laghubitta and RMDC Laghubitta Joint Transaction Begins on Ashad 24
Sana Kisan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SKBBL) and RMDC Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (RMDC), both licensed financial institutions in Nepal, have successfully completed their merger process. The merger was approved through a special resolution passed separately by the Annual General Meetings (AGMs) of both companies. The swap ratio of 1:0.87 was endorsed, meaning that shareholders who previously owned 100 shares of RMDC Microfinance would now receive 87 shares of the merged entity. Furthermore, the merger has obtained final permission from regulatory bodies including the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), and the Office of the Registrar of Companies, as per the official letter received.
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Surge in Electric Vehicle Imports Impacts Government Revenue in Jestha
The import of electric vehicles in the month of Jestha saw a significant rise, with 3,800 units being imported. This increase in import numbers was observed as businesses are increasingly turning to electric vehicles due to challenges in importing petroleum vehicles. The customs department provided statistics indicating that the import consisted of electric cars, vans, and jeeps. In addition, during the same month, the export amount reached Rs. 11.23 Arba.
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Ghorahi Cement Optimistic about IPO Resumption after SEBON Investigation
.Ghorahi Cement Industry Limited has expressed its belief that the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) will restart the process of issuing initial public offerings (IPOs) after conducting a thorough investigation. In a press release, the company addressed the dissemination of false information aimed at tarnishing its reputation in relation to its IPO issuance. The company firmly stated its commitment to transparently addressing and clarifying any allegations made against it.
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NEPSE Weekly Summary: 0.66% Gain with Technical Analysis, Sector Comparison, and Major Highlights
The Nepse index ended the week at 2,055.53, gaining 13.46 points or 0.66%. Last week, it closed at 2,042.07, with a gain of 5.28% compared to the previous week. Throughout the week, the index fluctuated between a high of 2,116.89 and a low of 2,038.24, experiencing a total volatility of 78.65 points. In the previous week, the index had a higher volatility of 125.23 points.
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Existing Promoter of Himalayan Bank Limited Initiates Auction of 21,86,575 Shares for Promoter Shareholders
The current promoter of Himalayan Bank Limited (HBL) has initiated an auction process for 21,86,575 units of shares. This auction is exclusively available to existing promoter shareholders and commenced on the 7th of Jestha, 2080.
The auction specifically targets existing promoters, who have the opportunity to submit their bids within a period of 35 days starting from the publication date of the notice, which is also the 7th of Jestha. Shareholders interested in participating in the auction are required to submit their bids at the central office of the bank, situated in Kamaladi, Kathmandu.
In the event that no bids are received from existing founder shareholders within the designated timeframe, the shares will be subsequently auctioned to the general public. This ensures that if the existing promoters do not partake in the auction, the opportunity to acquire the shares will be extended to a broader audience.
The auction process provides a mechanism for existing promoters of Himalayan Bank Limited to potentially increase their ownership stake in the bank. Additionally, it opens up the possibility for new shareholders, including the general public, to invest in the bank and participate in its growth and development.
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Iwa Khola Hydropower Project Faces Disruption in Commercial Electricity Production Due to Flood Damage
The Iwa Khola Hydropower Project, with a capacity of 9.9 MW and operated by Ridi Power Company Limited (RIDI), is currently facing disruptions in its commercial electricity production. The interruption is a result of damages caused by recent floods in the area.
RIDI released a press statement informing that both units of the Iwa Khola Hydropower Project have ceased commercial electricity production since Ashad 1st, 2080, due to the flood-induced damages. The floodwaters have caused significant harm to the project’s headworks, headrace pipe, equipment at the powerhouse, and other infrastructure.
This incident is part of a larger issue affecting several hydropower projects in Nepal. According to the Independent Power Producers’ Association – Nepal (IPPAN), a total of 13 hydropower projects, including the Iwa Khola Hydropower Project, have suffered damages during the floods on Ashad 1st and 2nd. These affected projects collectively have a capacity of 150 MW.
The damages inflicted by the floods have resulted in a setback for the operation of the Iwa Khola Hydropower Project and other affected projects. Efforts will be required to repair and restore the damaged infrastructure before the resumption of commercial electricity production can take place.
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“Vijaya Laghubitta Lists 20% Bonus Shares on NEPSE”
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.
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Ghorahi IPO Blocked Money: Release Subject to Investigation Committee Report
The application fee that was held during the IPO process of Ghorahi Cement Industry Limited will be returned once the investigation committee completes its report. Tej Prasad Devkota, the Deputy Executive Director and Information Officer of SEBON, confirmed that the committee was recently established to investigate the matter.
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“Nepal Republic Media IPO Allotment Concludes: 352,593 Applicants Receive 10 Units Each”
Nepal Republic Media Limited is conducting its IPO allotment on Monday, 11th Ashad, 2080. The allotment program will be held at Mega Capital Markets Limited in Kamaladi, Kathmandu, at 4 pm.
The company has issued a total capital of Rs. 96.75 crores. Out of this, 43,53,000 unit shares worth Rs. 43.53 crores were reserved for the general public, which accounts for 44.99% of the issued capital. Among the shares allocated to the public, 10% (4,35,300 units) were offered to Nepalese citizens working abroad, 4% (174,120 units) were set aside for the company’s employees, and 5% (217,650 units) were allocated to mutual funds. The remaining 35,25,930 units were made available to the general public.
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“Nepse Sees Marginal 0.23% Gain as Hotel and Tourism Index Surges”
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.