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  • Salt Trading Corporation Limited (STC) Reports Nearly Doubled Net Profit in Third-Quarter Results

    Salt Trading Corporation Limited (STC) Reports Nearly Doubled Net Profit in Third-Quarter Results


    Swabhimaan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SMFBS) has recently distributed 20% bonus shares directly to the DEMAT accounts of its shareholders. The company encouraged its shareholders to dematerialize their shares in order to receive the bonus shares smoothly.

    During the 6th Annual General Meeting held on the 11th of Chaitra, the shareholders of SMFBS approved a dividend of 21.0526% amounting to Rs. 2.56 Crores for the fiscal year 2078/79. In a subsequent board of directors meeting on Magh 11, it was decided to distribute the dividend on the paid-up capital of Rs. 12.17 Crores. The proposed distribution plan included 20% bonus shares and 1.0526% cash dividend (for tax purposes).

    Following these decisions, the bonus shares have now been deposited directly to the DEMAT accounts of the shareholders. This simplifies the process for shareholders to receive and manage their bonus shares electronically, without the need for physical share certificates.

    By distributing the bonus shares to DEMAT accounts, SMFBS aims to facilitate a more efficient and secure method of shareholding for its investors. It encourages shareholders to embrace the dematerialization process and enjoy the benefits of holding their shares in electronic form.

    Overall, the distribution of 20% bonus shares to the DEMAT accounts of shareholders reflects SMFBS’s commitment to rewarding its investors and promoting the modernization of shareholding practices. It provides shareholders with the opportunity to conveniently manage their bonus shares and participate in the company’s growth and future prospects.

  • rabhu Life Insurance Limited Revises Dividend Proposal for FY 2077/78 in Response to Regulatory Requirement

    rabhu Life Insurance Limited Revises Dividend Proposal for FY 2077/78 in Response to Regulatory Requirement


    Prabhu Life Insurance Limited (PLI) has made changes to its dividend proposal for the fiscal year 2077/78. Initially, they had planned to distribute a dividend of 10.526%, consisting of 10% bonus shares and 0.526% cash dividend from their paid-up capital of Rs. 2 Arba. However, the Nepal Insurance Authority required the company to revise its proposal, leading to a new plan. The revised proposal includes the distribution of 9.8% bonus shares worth Rs. 19.60 crores and 0.5158% cash dividend worth Rs. 1.03 crores on the paid-up capital of Rs. 2 Arba. Currently, the company’s closing price is Rs. 401.10.

  • NIC Asia Bank Leads Trading Volume, NIBL Growth Fund Surges, and SALICO Faces Loss: Market Highlights

    NIC Asia Bank Leads Trading Volume, NIBL Growth Fund Surges, and SALICO Faces Loss: Market Highlights


    NIC Asia Bank Limited (NICA) had the highest trading volume of Rs. 3.04 crores and closed at a market price of Rs. 694.60 per share. The shares of PRVU had the highest trading activity.

    NIBL Growth Fund (NIBLGF) experienced the highest gain of 9.88% during the day.

    On the other hand, Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co. Limited (SALICO) recorded the highest loss of 6.45% today.

    Among the sector indices, only four closed in positive territory, with the “Manufacturing and Processing” sector gaining the highest at 0.52%. The “Non-Life Insurance” sector had the highest decline, losing 0.62% today.

  • Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company (SALICO) Lists 26,226,382 Shares After Merger of SIC and LGIL

    Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company (SALICO) Lists 26,226,382 Shares After Merger of SIC and LGIL


    Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company Limited (SALICO) has listed 26,226,382 shares on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) following a successful merger between Lumbini General Insurance Limited (LGIL) and Sagarmatha Insurance Company Limited (SIC).

    The merger agreement between SIC and LGIL was signed on 30 Ashad, 2079. The swap ratio for the merger was set at 100:80, resulting in a 20% decrease in the number of LGIL shareholders. After the merger, the total listed shares of SIC and LGIL combined amounted to 26,226,382 units.

    Following the successful merger, SIC and LGIL began conducting joint operations under the name Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company Limited (SALICO) starting from Falgun 29, 2079. Consequently, the listed shares will be traded under the symbol “SALICO.”

    The opening price range for the initial transactions has been set at Rs. 599.12.

  • Nepalese Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index experiences decline in trading with all sector indices closing red

    Nepalese Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index experiences decline in trading with all sector indices closing red


    The Nepalese Stock Exchange (NEPSE) experienced a decline today, with the index closing at 1,850.61, a decrease of 1.02% or 19.12 points from the previous trading day’s closing. The index had gained 12.73 points yesterday but suffered a loss today. The trading day opened at 1,870.41, and the intraday high was 1,872.22, while the intraday low was 1,848.80, closing at 1,850.61.

    During today’s trading, a total of 263 scrips were traded via 23,051 transactions, with 2,015,959 shares exchanged for a turnover of Rs. 60.81 crores. This was lower than the previous day’s turnover of Rs. 73.26 crores. Shivam Cements Ltd (SHIVM) had the most shares traded and the highest turnover of Rs. 3.22 crores, with a market price of Rs. 400 per share. Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ANLB) had the highest gain of 8.22% for the day, while NMB Debenture 8.50% – 2087/88 (NMBD87/88) suffered the highest loss of 8.83% for the day.

    All sector indices experienced a decline, with “Hydropower” experiencing the highest loss of 2.04%, while “Mutual Fund” had the least decline of 0.05%. Overall, the NEPSE index had a relatively tough trading day, with a decline in the index and the majority of the sector indices experiencing losses.

  • NEPSE index gains 0.69% with all sector indices closing green

    NEPSE index gains 0.69% with all sector indices closing green


    The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index gained 12.73 points today, closing at 1,869.73, which is a 0.69% increase from the last trading day. The index had a low of 1,846.67 and a high of 1,875.26 during the day, opening at 1,856.97. The trading volume was 276 scrips traded via 20,655 transactions, with a total of 2,533,714 shares exchanged, amounting to Rs. 73.26 Crores in turnover, higher than the previous day’s turnover of Rs. 62.02 Crores.

    NABIL Bank Limited Promotor Share (NABILP) was the most traded stock and had the highest turnover of Rs. 4.5 crores, closing at a market price of Rs. 474 per share. NIBL Growth Fund (NIBLGF) gained the highest 9.86% for the day, while NMB Debenture 8.50% – 2087/88 (NMBD87/88) lost the highest 5.85%.

    All sector indices closed in the green, with “Non-Life Insurance” gaining the highest 1.55%, and “Investment” gaining the least 0.32% today.

  • GBLBS Reports Net Profit of Rs. 5.9 Crores in Q3 of FY 2079/2080 with Decreased Net Interest Income and Non-Performing Loans

    GBLBS Reports Net Profit of Rs. 5.9 Crores in Q3 of FY 2079/2080 with Decreased Net Interest Income and Non-Performing Loans


     

    Grameen Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (GBLBS) has reported a net profit of Rs. 5.9 Crores in the third quarter of FY 2079/2080, marking a 79.19% decrease compared to the same quarter in the previous year. The company’s net interest income decreased by 26.48% to Rs. 67.31 Crores, while its borrowings decreased by 16.70% to Rs. 5.70 Arba and deposits decreased by 4.55% to Rs. 3.75 Arba. The company’s loans and advances also decreased by 10.03% to Rs. 12.71 Arba in this quarter. Non-performing loans increased to 7.94% from 4.23% in the corresponding quarter, while annualized earnings per share (EPS) stands at Rs. 8.01 and net worth per share is Rs. 235.87.

  • Upper Solu Hydro Electric Company Reports Net Profit of 1.08 Crores in Q3; Financial Expenses Increased By Huge Margin of 244.73%

    Upper Solu Hydro Electric Company Reports Net Profit of 1.08 Crores in Q3; Financial Expenses Increased By Huge Margin of 244.73%


    Upper Solu Hydro Electric Company Limited (USHEC) has released its unaudited third-quarter report for FY 2079/2080, reporting a net profit of Rs. 1.08 Crores, indicating a 78.98% decline from the relevant period of the previous fiscal year. The company’s paid-up capital remains at Rs. 1.35 Arba, and it has a negative reserve of Rs 3.64 Crores. Additionally, USHEC generated electricity sales worth Rs. 53.39 Crores in Q3 of FY 79/80, while finance expenses increased significantly by 244.73%, amounting to Rs. 30.73 Crores, affecting the company’s profitability for the period. The management analysis states that electricity was produced entirely from the organization’s project during the quarter period, and electricity was sold from the 132 KV transmission line, but reduced water flow in the river resulted in lower income than previous quarters. The company’s annualized EPS stood at Rs. 1.07, and its net worth per share was Rs. 97.30.

  • Allotment of 12 Crore Units of Siddhartha Investment Growth Scheme 3 Concludes; Only 67.15% Units Subscribed

    Allotment of 12 Crore Units of Siddhartha Investment Growth Scheme 3 Concludes; Only 67.15% Units Subscribed


    Siddhartha Capital Limited recently concluded the issuance of its closed-end mutual fund scheme, “Siddhartha Investment Growth Scheme 3”. The issue consisted of 12 crore unit shares with a par value of Rs. 10 per unit. The fund promoter, Siddhartha Bank Limited, was allocated 10% (1.2 crore units) of the shares, while the fund manager, Siddhartha Capital, was allocated 5% (60 lakh units). The remaining 10.20 crore units were issued to the general public. The scheme, which has a maturity period of 10 years, is the sixth mutual fund scheme offered by Siddhartha Capital. On Baisakh 17, 80,580,000 units were allotted to valid applicants, resulting in a total scheme size of Rs. 80.58 Crores.

  • Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta reports a decline in Q3 net profit by 27.64%

    Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta reports a decline in Q3 net profit by 27.64%


    Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (AATMA) has reported a 27.64% decrease in net profit for Q3 of FY 2079/2080 compared to the same quarter of the previous fiscal year, according to its unaudited financial report. The company’s net profit declined to Rs. 4.46 crores from Rs. 6.1 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The decline in net profit is due to a decrease in net interest income by 17.19% and an increase in impairment charges by 437.70%, which caused the operating profit to decrease by 43.09%. AATMA’s borrowing stands at Rs. 8.53 Arba, while its loans declined by 11.38% to Rs. 1.27 Arba. The company recently issued an IPO of 1,69,755 units worth Rs. 1.69 crore to the public.

  • 6.5% Bonus Shares of Guheshowori Merchant Banking Listed in NEPSE

    6.5% Bonus Shares of Guheshowori Merchant Banking Listed in NEPSE


    Guheshowori Merchant Banking and Finance Limited (GMFIL) has recently listed 6,17,760 unit bonus shares on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). The company had held its 21st Annual General Meeting on 27th Magh, where a dividend of 6.84% was approved for the fiscal year 2078/79. The board of directors had decided to distribute the dividend on the paid-up capital of Rs. 95.04 Crores, which included 6.50% bonus shares worth Rs 6.17 Crores and a 0.34% cash dividend worth Rs 32.51 Lakh (including tax on bonus shares). These same bonus shares are now available for trading on the NEPSE, and as of now, the company’s Last Traded Price (LTP) stands at Rs. 303.10.

  • Citizens Mutual Fund 1 Reports NAV and Net Profit Increase in Chaitra

    Citizens Mutual Fund 1 Reports NAV and Net Profit Increase in Chaitra


    Citizens Mutual Fund-1 (CMF1), a 7-year closed-end mutual fund scheme, has released its monthly report for Chaitra 2079.

    According to the report, a mutual fund’s Net Assets Value (NAV) fell slightly from Rs. 9.18 to Rs. 9.19. The program, which began with a sum of Rs. 82 crores, has invested Rs. 48.38 crores in listed company shares and Rs. 4.91 crores in non-listed company shares. This program invested Rs. 3 crores in fixed-income assets, Rs. 15.86 crores in debentures, and Rs. 3.4 crores in bank balance.