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  • Analysis of Nepal Rastra Bank’s Third Quarter Monetary Policy Review for Fiscal Year 2079/80

    Analysis of Nepal Rastra Bank’s Third Quarter Monetary Policy Review for Fiscal Year 2079/80


    The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has recently published its third quarterly review of the monetary policy for the fiscal year 2079/80. The primary objectives of the NRB, as outlined in the Nepal Rastra Bank Act of 2058, are to ensure price and exchange stability for the overall economic stability and long-term growth of the country.

    Considering the prevailing economic and financial conditions, the NRB has formulated and implemented the necessary monetary policies to achieve these objectives. Adhering to the rule of reviewing the economic and financial situation on a quarterly basis, the focus of this review is on the third quarter of the current fiscal year.

  • Sanima Mai Hydropower reports 20.40% decline in net profit in Q3 of FY 2079/80

    Sanima Mai Hydropower reports 20.40% decline in net profit in Q3 of FY 2079/80


    Sanima Mai Hydropower Company Limited (SHPC) has reported a decline in net profit by 20.40% in the third quarter (Q3) of FY 2079/80. The company’s net profit decreased to Rs. 35.82 crores in this quarter from Rs. 45 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The decline in net profit is due to a decrease in revenue from the Sale of Electricity, which decreased by 16.16% compared to the corresponding previous year’s quarter ending. The decreased revenue is attributed to the end of the Posted Rate Facility Agreement for Mai Hydropower Project (15.6 MW) and unfavorable hydrological conditions during this quarter.

    The company has invested around Rs. 3.62 Arba in associates, which have increased by 196.12% in this quarter. SHPC has investments in various associates companies, including Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower Ltd, Mathillo Mailun Khola Jalvidhyut Hydropower Ltd, Bavari Construction Pvt. Ltd, and Sanima Jum Hydropower.

    SHPC has a share capital of Rs. 3.08 Arba, and the retained earnings are Rs. 1.11 Arba, with other reserves of Rs. 2.39 Arba. The company has recognized other comprehensive gain of NPR. 2,388,872,000 resulting from the fair value measurement of shares invested in Swet Ganga Hydropower and Construction Ltd. and Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower Ltd. (Listed Associate Companies) as on third-quarter end, 2079. The gain has been shown under other reserves as Fair Value Reserve.

    The annualized EPS stands at Rs. 15.46, and the net worth per share at Rs. 213.81, with the company’s P/E standing at 21.80 times.

  • Citizen Investment Trust reports 26.15% increase in net profit for Q3 FY 2079/80

    Citizen Investment Trust reports 26.15% increase in net profit for Q3 FY 2079/80


    Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) has released its unaudited report for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2079-2080, showing a significant increase in net profit. The company recorded a net profit of Rs. 77.79 crores, marking a 26.15% increase from the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

    During this quarter, CIT made investments amounting to Rs. 2.12 Kharba, which is a 13.02% increase compared to the relevant quarter of the previous year. According to the report published by the company, the paid-up capital currently stands at Rs. 4.25 Arba. However, the share premium of the company decreased by 77.56% and now stands at Rs. 28.38 crores.

    The earnings per share (EPS) for CIT during this quarter was Rs. 24.40 on an annualized basis. Additionally, the company reported a Return on Investment (ROI) of 9.67% and a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 85.65 times for the third quarter of FY 2079/80. Overall, this unaudited report suggests that CIT has performed well in this quarter, with notable growth in net profit and investments.