RSDC Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha (RSDC) has released its third-quarter report for FY 2079/2080, which shows an 8.81% decrease in Net Profit. According to the company’s report, net profit fell to Rs. 8.69 crores from Rs. 9.43 crores in the previous year’s similar period.
The company’s distributable profit after PL Appropriation and Regulatory Adjustments was Rs 5.63 crores in the third quarter.
On the other hand, the company’s borrowings climbed by 32.42% to Rs. 5.93 Arba, up from Rs. 4.47 Arba in the same quarter last year. In this quarter, the company’s loans and advances to cooperatives climbed by 24.60% to Rs. 6.71 Arba.
Chhyangdi Hydropower Company Limited has changed the right share rates from 150% to 100%.
According to regulatory guidelines, the 93rd meeting of the board of directors of Chhyangdi Hydropower Company Ltd (CHL) convened on Tuesday Chaitra 21, 2079 agreed to issue 100% right shares on a paid-up capital of Rs. 38.67 Crores.
Earlier, the business sought to issue right shares in the ratio of 150% of the paid-up capital, i.e. 1:1.5, after gaining regulatory permission. Yet, the decision was submitted for approval at the company’s annual general meeting.
The Securities Exchange Board of Nepal (SEBON) has approved Three Star Hydropower Limited’s proposed initial public offering (IPO) on Chaitra 17.
The company will now issue 1,231,250 equity shares with NPR 100 par value each. The issue is worth Rs. 12.31 crore. This is equivalent to 25% of the company’s issued capital. After the IPO, the company’s total paid-up capital would be Rs 49.25 crores.
Today’s gold price has risen by Rs. 1000 per tola.
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association’s official website, fine gold is currently trading at Rs. 109,000 per tola. Yesterday, the rate remained unchanged at Rs. 108,000 per tola. Meanwhile, Tejabi gold is currently trading at Rs. 108,500. In contrast, the rate was kept at Rs. 107,500 per tola yesterday.
After a successful merger between Siddhartha Insurance Limited (SIL) and Premier Insurance Company (Nepal) Limited (PIC), 28,065,499 shares of Siddhartha Premier Insurance Limited (SPIL) were listed on NEPSE.
On the 27th of Ashad, 2079, SIL and PIC inked a merger agreement. The corporation had agreed to a merger with a swap ratio of 1:1. SIL’s paid-up capital was Rs. 1,403,920,000. PIC’s paid-up capital was Rs. 1,402,629,900 at the time. The newly combined firm “Siddhartha Premier Insurance Ltd” has a total paid-up capital of Rs. 2.8 Arba.Following a successful merger, SIL and PIC began the joint transaction as Siddhartha Premier Insurance Limited (SPIL) on Falgun 17, 2079. As a result, the listed shares will begin trading under the ticker “SPIL.”
From today, 14th Chaitra, 2079, the promoter shareholder of Siddhartha Bank Limited (SBL) is auctioning 114,813 units of shares to existing promoter owners.
SBL unit promoter shares worth 114,813 will be auctioned off. Only existing promoters are entitled to bid on the auction within 35 days after its publication, on the 14th Chaitra. Shareholders should submit their bids to the bank’s headquarters office in Hattisar, Kathmandu.
If no offers are received from existing founding owners by the deadline, the shares will be auctioned off to the general public.
You need to renew your driving license in Nepal every 5 years and it can be done through any Transport Management office.
Even though there are only a few steps to license renewal in Nepal, it almost takes 2 to 3 hours.
As offices are closed on weekends and so is the DOTM Nepal most of us need to take half a day or take leave from work just to renew our license.
This is also one of the main reasons why people get fined and have to pay late renewal fees.
Service
Driving License Renewal in Nepal
Issued By
Department of Transport Management
Validity
5 Years
Renewal Fee
Rs 1500
Fine After
90 days or more
Payment Methods
Cash
Application Mode
Offline
Official website
https://www.dotm.gov.np/
To renew your driving license in Nepal you will need to visit the Department of Transport Management office and follow the process below.
Receive token and EDL print
Provide Biometrics
Pass medical checkup
Calculate your fees
Payment
Receive receipt (Wait for license print)
As you already know Nepal has started implementing smart driving licenses including an option to upgrade for existing license holders.
This has hugely impacted DOTM’s printing and distribution timing, some are still waiting for their license after a year, so you might have to wait a little longer to receive your driver’s license.
But you will receive a receipt that can be used as a replacement until you receive your original renewed license.
Documents required to renew a driving license are
Citizenship original and photocopy
License original and photocopy
Step-by-Step Guide process to renew License in Nepal 2023
1. Receive token and EDL print
The first step is to take a token number for your license renewal, this is the waiting list. And receive your EDL print (license information) from room 101.
The room number might be different for different cities and offices.
2. Provide Biometrics
The second step is to give or verify your digital biometrics, if you have given your biometrics to DOTM then they will verify your digital fingerprint and if your information matches. You will be sent to the next step.
3. Medical checkup
The third step is to pass your medical, which is usually an eyesight and color blindness test. They will check if you can see properly or not.
If you fail this test then you might need to wear glasses and come back later.
4. Calculate your license fees
The fourth step is to calculate how much you need to pay to renew your license. This depends on your license type and if you are paying on time or not.
If you have to pay for renewal before 90 days of expiry then you do not have to pay a fine but if this exceeds then you will be fined. Check the table below for fines and fees.
5. Payment
The fifth step is to pay your fees, you need to fill out a bank voucher and deposit it.
6. Receive a receipt
After paying you need to wait for the receipt. After it is ready they will call you by name and give it to you.
You will receive two receipts. One is payment and the other (Pink) can be used as a license.
After this, you can go home, and to check your license print status you can check their official website.
About License Renewal fees in Nepal
The Department of Transport Management charges renewal fees to all Nepalese license holders after the expiry date.
As of 2023 Driving license renewal charges in Nepal start from Rs 1500 for two-wheelers, 2000 for small vehicles such as Cars and Jeeps, 2500 for heavy vehicles, and the highest will be Rs 3000.
These renewal fees are divided into categories of vehicles see the image below for more information.
How much is the fine for an expired license in Nepal?
The validity of your license in Nepal is of 5 years only and if you want to keep using it then you need to renew it accordingly.
If you fail to renew your license on time then you will have to pay a fine as high as 500% plus your actual renewal fees.
If you fail to renew your license within 90 days of expiry, you will be charged 100% until the first year and will keep on adding 100% as the year passes by.
How much is the fine for an expired license in Nepal?
You need to pay a fine of 100% to 500% in Nepal if you fail to renew your license on time.
After how many months will I have to pay fines for an expired license in Nepal?
The Department of Transport Management starts charging fines for driver’s licenses after 3 months or 90 days of their expiry.
Frequently Asked Questions on License Renewal
How much does it cost to renew a license in Nepal in 2023?
The entry fee for renewing a license in Nepal is Rs 1500, excluding other charges such as photocopies, photos, stamps, and application charges.
The cost of renewal depends on what type of license you own such as Bike, Car, and Big vehicle.
What happens if a driving license is expired?
If your license is expired, then you cannot drive in public spaces. Unless you renew your license and pay the government the renewal fee. Also if you are caught driving without a license then you will be fined and might get other punishments as well.
How to renew a driving license in Nepal?
Visit DOTM and follow the steps below to renew a license in Nepal.
1. Receive token and EDL print
2. Provide Biometrics
3. Pass medical checkup
4. Calculate your fees
5. Payment
6. Receive receipt (Wait for license print)
Can I renew my driving license online in Nepal?
Yes, you can renew your driving license online, visit the DOTM’s official website dotm.gov.np for more information and the application process.
Where can I renew my license in Kathmandu?
You can renew your license from The Department of Transport Management office in Kathmandu.
Where can I renew my license in Pokhara?
You can renew your Driving license from DOTM which is located in the Transport Management Office: Driving License, Prithivi Chowk, Pokhara
Do I need to pay fines for an expired license in Nepal?
You have 3 months or 90 days after your license expires, after this period you will be fined 100% for the first year.
What is the maximum validity of a license in Nepal?
In Nepal, the maximum validity of a Driving License in Nepal is of 5 years.
What document do I need to renew my license in Nepal?
Documents you need to renew your license in Nepal are a citizenship certificate, an expired driving license, and photographs.
Can I renew my license early in Nepal?
Yes, you can renew your driving license early in Nepal.
How to check the status of driving license renewal in Nepal
It is easy to check the status of your license, you can check it on your driver’s license. It has all the information including the expiry date.
How to renew a driving license that has expired more than 90 days in Nepal
You can renew your driving license as usual but as it has exceeded more than 90 days, you will be charged a 100% fine for it.
The Securities Exchange Board of Nepal (SEBON) has added Api Power Company Limited (API) right shares to its preliminary review pipeline.
The hydropower company intends to issue 40% right shares worth Rs. 1.65 Arba to its existing shareholders in the form of 16,533,137 (1:0.40) units of right shares. API’s current paid-up capital, after adjusting for 7.5% bonus shares, is Rs. 4.13 Arba. As a result, following the issuance of the right share in the ratio of 1:0.40, the company’s paid-up capital will be increased to Rs. 5.78 Arba.
Mr. Deepak Khanal, chair of Deprosc Laghubitta, presided over the company’s 21st AGM.
For the previous fiscal year, the AGM approved 10% bonus shares and 11.052632% cash dividends for its shareholders. According to the media statement, the company’s paid-up capital will increase to Rs 1.52 arba after the bonus shares.
For the first eight months of the current fiscal year 2079/80, the government’s budget deficit exceeded Rs. 1.56 Kharba. By the end of Falgun, the government had spent 7.79 Kharba of its budget, but had only collected 6.22 Kharba in total revenue.
Meanwhile, only 22.15% of capital expenditure (CAPEX) is used until the end of Falgun’s fiscal year 2079/80.
The government’s capital expenditure is the money spent on the development of physical assets. In Nepal, the capital budget is funded by balancing domestic revenue after the recurrent budget, grants, and loans have been met. According to the Financial Comptroller General Office, only Rs. 84.25 Arba of the capital budget has been spent out of the targeted budget of Rs. 3.80 Kharba.
Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (JBLB) has reduced the dividend rate for fiscal year 2078/79 from 37.3684% to 33.15%.
The 72nd meeting of the board of directors, held on Falgun 06, resolved to give a dividend of Rs. 1.03 Arba on the paid-up capital. A cash dividend of 9.3684% and 28% bonus shares had been recommended.
The dividend was to be paid only after clearance from Nepal Rastra Bank and approval from the company’s future AGM. The dividend has been changed in accordance with Nepal Rastra Bank’s directives. As a result, a new dividend rate of 26% Bonus dividend and 7.15% cash dividend has been recommended.
Consequently, the bonus shares are valued at Rs. 26.89 crores, while the cash dividend is valued at Rs. 7.39 crores.
For the fiscal year 2078/79, Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (JBLB) has proposed a dividend of 37.3684%.
The 72nd meeting of the board of directors, held on Falgun 06, decided to distribute a dividend of Rs. 1.03 Arba on the paid-up capital. A cash dividend of 9.3684% and 28% bonus shares have been proposed. Thus, the bonus shares are valued at Rs. 28.95 crores, while the cash dividend is valued at Rs. 9.68 crores. For the tax amount on bonus shares, a cash dividend has been proposed.
The dividend will be paid only after approval from Nepal Rastra Bank and approval from the company’s upcoming AGM. Last week, JBLB closed at Rs. 2,711.
Last year, the company paid a 73.68% dividend, including 70% bonus shares, for fiscal year 2077/78.
