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  • Nepal Stock Exchange: Small Dip, Some Gains, and Sector Highlights

    Nepal Stock Exchange: Small Dip, Some Gains, and Sector Highlights


    The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index concluded with a marginal loss of 0.40 points or 0.01% compared to the previous day, settling at 2,098.29 points. In the preceding trading session, the index had faced a more substantial loss of 31.49 points. The day commenced with the index opening at 2,096.99 and fluctuated throughout, hitting an intraday low of 2,087.22 and reaching a peak at 2,112.15.

    During today’s trading activities, 310 different stocks were traded in a total of 117,566 transactions. The volume of shares exchanged amounted to 11,801,360, with a total turnover of Rs. 4.29 Arba. The market capitalization was recorded at Rs. 32.95 Kharba, while the float market capitalization stood at Rs. 11.36 Kharba.

    Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (HRL) led in turnover, achieving Rs. 55.09 crore and concluding the day with a market price of Rs. 659. Meanwhile, Chandragiri Hills Limited (CGH) experienced the highest gain of 10%, followed closely by Nepal Lube Oil Limited (NLO) with a gain of 9.99%. On the other hand, Mid Solu Hydropower Limited (MSHL) faced the most significant loss of 6.20%.

    In terms of sector indices, six sectors closed positively today. The “Hotel & Tourism Index” stood out with the highest gain of 4.74%, while the “Trading Index” witnessed a loss of 0.86%.

  • Nepal Life Insurance: No Dividend Distribution for FY 2078/79

    Nepal Life Insurance: No Dividend Distribution for FY 2078/79


     

    Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited (NLIC) announces its decision to forgo the distribution of dividends for the Fiscal Year 2078/79, following the resolution made during its 367th Board Meeting held on Magh 7, 2080. The company, subject to approval from the regulatory authority, Nepal Insurance Authority, and the impending Annual General Meeting, has opted not to distribute dividends to its shareholders based on the profit earned during the specified fiscal year. This strategic decision reflects NLIC’s commitment to financial prudence and aligns with regulatory considerations, ensuring transparency and responsible financial management.

     

  • Infinity Laghubitta’s AML/CFT and Quality Growth Training: Empowering Employees for Excellence

    Infinity Laghubitta’s AML/CFT and Quality Growth Training: Empowering Employees for Excellence


    Infinity Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited demonstrates its commitment to excellence and regulatory compliance by conducting AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism) & Quality Growth Training for all branch office employees in Bara, Parsa, and Rautahat within the Madhesh Province. Under the leadership of Mr. Gyanishwor Panta, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and program chair, the training adheres to the guidelines of the Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2064, and focuses on achieving Quality Growth. Recognizing the crucial role of field employees in microfinance institutions, Mr. Panta highlighted the significance of such training sessions in elevating the overall quality standards of the microfinance sector. Infinity Laghubitta remains dedicated to fostering a culture of integrity and continuous improvement within its operations.

     

  • Shangri-la Development Bank Promoter Shares Auction Commences Today!

    Shangri-la Development Bank Promoter Shares Auction Commences Today!


     

    Shangri-la Development Bank Limited (SADBL) presents a unique investment opportunity as its existing promoters initiate the auction of 1,76,040 units of shares to both the general public and institutions starting from the 8th of Magh, 2080. In this exclusive offering, Nawaraj Bajagain is set to sell 5,030 units, while Iman Bahadur Gurung plans to divest 1,71,010 units of promoter shares to interested individuals. This auction provides potential investors with a chance to acquire shares in a well-established bank, and interested parties are invited to submit their bids within the next 15 days from the publication date of this notice. Don’t miss out on this limited-time opportunity to become a part of Shangri-la Development Bank’s growth and success.

  • Nepal Investment Mega Bank Q2 Report: 13.62% Net Profit Decline Amid Strong Financial Position

    Nepal Investment Mega Bank Q2 Report: 13.62% Net Profit Decline Amid Strong Financial Position


    Nepal Investment Mega Bank Limited (NIMB) has recently disclosed its financial performance for the second quarter of fiscal year 2080/81, indicating a 13.62% decrease in net profit, which now stands at Rs 1.08 Arba.

    Despite the decline in net profit, the bank remains in a strong financial position with a total paid-up capital of Rs. 34.12 Arba and reserves amounting to Rs. 26.07 Arba. It is important to note the negative retained earnings at Rs 1.95 Arba.

    During the same period, the bank’s total deposits reached an impressive Rs 3.89 Kharba, while loans and advances to customers totaled Rs 3.12 Kharba. An encouraging aspect was the substantial 80.20% increase in Net Interest Income, reaching Rs. 7.54 Arba. However, the financial report also highlighted significant expenditures, including personnel expenses of Rs. 1.73 Arba and impairment charges of Rs. 2.86 Arba.

    In terms of key financial metrics for the second quarter, NIMB reported an annualized Earnings Per Share (EPS) of Rs 10.56, and the net worth per share stood at Rs 170.68. Nonetheless, concerns arose as the Non-Performing Loans (NPL) spiked to 4.75%. Additionally, the bank revealed a negative distributable profit of Rs. 1.95 Arba.

  • Gold Prices Rise by Rs. 400, Silver Dips Rs. 5 per Tola in Nepal

    Gold Prices Rise by Rs. 400, Silver Dips Rs. 5 per Tola in Nepal


    Gold continues to display its allure with a daily price surge of Rs. 400 per tola, while silver, on the other hand, experiences a marginal decline of Rs. 5 per tola. As reported by the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association (FENEGOSIDA), the current trading value for fine gold stands at Rs. 118,400 per tola, indicating a Rs. 400 increase from the closing price of Rs. 118,000 per tola on Friday.

    Similarly, Tejabi gold is now priced at Rs. 117,850 per tola, reflecting a Rs. 400 increment from the Friday rate of Rs. 117,450 per tola. In contrast to gold’s upward movement, silver observes a slight decrease of Rs. 5 per tola, with the current market rate settling at Rs. 1,390 per tola, as opposed to Friday’s closing rate of Rs. 1,395 per tola.

  • Muktinath Bikas Bank Q2 FY 2080/81: 32.93% Net Profit Drop

    Muktinath Bikas Bank Q2 FY 2080/81: 32.93% Net Profit Drop


    Muktinath Bikas Bank Limited (MNBBL) has disclosed its second-quarter report for the fiscal year 2080/81, revealing a notable 32.93% decrease in net profit, dropping from Rs. 62.62 Crores in Q2 FY 2079/80 to Rs. 42 Crores in Q2 FY 2080/81. Concurrently, the bank reported a negative distributable profit after PL Appropriation and Regulatory Adjustments, amounting to Rs. 31.72 Crores during the same quarter.

    In terms of deposits, customer deposits underwent a 3.55% reduction, settling at Rs. 1.12 Kharba. However, loans and advances to customers saw a 1.95% upswing, reaching Rs. 96.29 Arba. Despite these fluctuations, the bank’s core business income, represented by Net Interest Income, demonstrated a positive trend, experiencing a 2.12% increase to Rs. 2.08 Arba compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

    MNBBL’s financial structure comprises a paid-up capital of Rs. 7.04 Arba and Rs. 2.92 Arba in reserves and surplus. The annualized earnings per share (EPS) for the bank stood at Rs. 11.24, accompanied by a Net worth per share of Rs. 137.03.

    A notable aspect is the company’s trading position, characterized by a Price/Earnings (P/E) multiple of 34.22 times. Additionally, the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of the bank stands at 11.25%. However, there is a noteworthy increase in the Non-performing loan (NPL) ratio, which climbed to 2.51%.

  • NEPSE Down By 25.63 Points To Close at 2,130.18 Levels; Total Turnover Stood At Rs 7.67 Arba

    NEPSE Down By 25.63 Points To Close at 2,130.18 Levels; Total Turnover Stood At Rs 7.67 Arba


    The NEPSE Index in Nepal witnessed a decline of 25.63 points, equivalent to 1.18% from the previous day’s closing, concluding at 2,130.18 points. The preceding trading session had incurred a loss of 7.24 points for the index. The market commenced today with an opening index of 2,156.52, reaching an intraday low of 2,123.86, and attaining an intraday high of 2,165.67.

    Throughout the day’s trading activities, there were 308 different stocks involved in 166,983 transactions, resulting in a trading volume of 22,820,279 shares and a total turnover of Rs. 7.67 Arba. The market capitalization stood at Rs. 33.45 Kharba, while the float market capitalization was Rs. 11.54 Kharba.

    Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (HRL) took the lead in terms of turnover, totaling Rs. 56.79 crore and concluding the day with a market price of Rs. 682. In terms of gainers, Ankhu Khola Jalvidhyut Company Ltd (AKJCL) and Samaj Laghubittya Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SAMAJ) exhibited the highest gains of 9.97%, followed by Himalayan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (HLBSL) with a gain of 9.94%. Conversely, CEDB Hydropower Development Company Limited (CHDC) suffered the highest loss of 8.27%.

    Regarding sector indices, two sectors closed positively today. The “Others Index” observed the highest gain of 1.38%, while the “Development Bank Index” experienced a loss of 2.61%.

  • Laxmi Sunrise Bank Q2 Report: Modest Profit Dip Amidst Impressive Growth and NPL Concerns

    Laxmi Sunrise Bank Q2 Report: Modest Profit Dip Amidst Impressive Growth and NPL Concerns


    Laxmi Sunrise Bank Limited (LSL) has shared its financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2080/81, reporting a small 1.66% decrease in net profit to Rs. 1.05 Arba compared to the same period last fiscal year when it earned Rs. 1.07 Arba.

    The bank showcased positive growth with a remarkable 104.66% increase in net interest income, reaching Rs. 5.65 Arba, and operating profits rising to Rs. 1.44 Arba for the corresponding period. However, loans and advances saw a slight 0.07% decrease, while customer deposits increased by almost 4.84% to Rs. 3.1 Kharba. Notably, impairment charges surged significantly by 376.87%, totaling Rs. 2.73 Arba in Q2 of FY 2080/81.

    For the fiscal year, LSL reported an annualized earnings per share (EPS) of Rs. 9.14, and the net worth per share was Rs. 166.62. A concern arises as Non-Performing Loans (NPL) saw a substantial 199.36% increase, reaching 4.67% in the second quarter, a significant jump from the 1.56% recorded in the same period last fiscal year.

    LSL reported negative distributable profits of Rs. 81.18 Crores, while maintaining a paid-up capital of Rs. 23.18 Arba and reserves and surplus amounting to Rs. 16.26 Arba in Q2 of FY 2080/81. Specific figures show an increase of 7.00% in paid-up capital to Rs. 23,187,155.00, a decline of 146.97% in retained earnings to -811,864.00, and a 9.67% increase in reserves to 16,260,042.00. Deposits rose by 4.84% to Rs. 310,591,321.00, and loans and advances experienced a marginal decrease of 0.07% to Rs. 247,691,314.00. Net Interest Income increased significantly by 104.66% to Rs. 5,658,331.00. Personnel expenses and impairment charges were reported at Rs. 1,802,336.00 and Rs. 2,732,609.00, respectively.

    The operating profit for the quarter was Rs. 1,445,052.00, reflecting a 3.22% decrease, and the net profit stood at Rs. 1,059,210.00, representing a 1.66% decline. The capital adequacy ratio is reported at 12.67%, showing a slight decrease from the previous year. The Cost of Fund decreased by 14.59% to 7.61%. The NPL percentage increased significantly by 199.36%, reaching 4.67%. The Qtr end PE Ratio stands at 19.06 times.

  • Citizens Bank Q2 Report: Profits Dip 6.96%, Challenges Emerge

    Citizens Bank Q2 Report: Profits Dip 6.96%, Challenges Emerge


    Citizens Bank International Limited (CZBIL) has disclosed its financial performance for the second quarter of fiscal year 2080/81, revealing a 6.96% decline in net profit to Rs 78.27 Crores. The bank’s total paid-up capital is reported at Rs. 14.20 Arba, with reserves amounting to Rs. 6.77 Arba. However, retained earnings have recorded a negative value of Rs 21.3 Crores.

    During the mentioned quarter, the bank experienced a significant increase in total deposits, reaching Rs 1.75 Kharba, while loans and advances to customers reached Rs 1.48 Kharba. Despite a marginal 0.21% decrease, the Net Interest Income remained substantial at Rs. 2.83 Arba. However, the bank faced challenges with personnel expenses amounting to Rs. 93.01 Crores and impairment charges of Rs. 85.95 Crores.

    In terms of financial metrics, the second quarter reported an annualized EPS of Rs 11.02, and the net worth per share stood at Rs 146.20. However, CZBIL grapples with a spike in Non-Performing Loans (NPL) to 4.07%. Additionally, the revelation of a negative distributable profit of Rs. 21.30 Crores adds a significant dimension to CZBIL’s financial narrative during this period.

    Examining specific figures, the paid-up capital remained constant at Rs. 14,200,974.01, and reserves witnessed a 14.52% increase to 6,774,208.15. Deposits showed a notable 4.13% rise to Rs 175,808,073.73, while loans and advances increased by 6.06% to Rs 148,304,167.36. Net Interest Income experienced a marginal decrease of 0.21% but remained substantial at Rs. 2.83 Arba. Personnel expenses and impairment charges were reported at Rs. 930.18 Crores and Rs. 859.50 Crores, respectively.

    The operating profit for the quarter was Rs 1,086,454.06, reflecting an 8.85% decrease, and the net profit stood at Rs 782,784.84, representing a 6.96% decline. Furthermore, the disclosure of a negative distributable profit of Rs. 21.30 Crores underscores the financial challenges faced by CZBIL. The capital adequacy ratio is reported at 13.00%, showing an increase from the previous year. The Cost of Fund decreased by 15.73% to 7.77%. The NPL percentage increased significantly by 36.12%, reaching 4.07%. The Qtr end PE Ratio stands at 15.61 times, and the Qtr End Market Price is reported at 172.1.

  • MBL Promoter Shares Auction Launched

    MBL Promoter Shares Auction Launched


    Surendra Mahato has initiated the auction of 1,12,32,492 units of promoter shares from Machhapuchchhre Bank Limited (MBL). The auction period spans from the 5th to the 15th of Magh, 2080.

    A total of 1,12,32,492 promoter shares of MBL are up for auction, open to interested shareholders, including the general public and institutions. The auction allows bidding with a minimum rate of Rs. 113, and the minimum bid quantity for promoter shares is set at 1,00,000 units. Interested participants can submit their bids at Machhapuchchhre Capital Limited, located at Baghdurbar, JDA Complex, Kathmandu.

    As of the latest available information, MBL concluded trading at Rs. 204.00 on the previous day. Simultaneously, MBLPO recorded a Last Traded Price (LTP) of Rs. 136.00 as of May 10, 2023.

  • NIMB Ace Capital Extends ‘NIBL Stable Fund’ Deadline Due to Low Initial Applications

    NIMB Ace Capital Extends ‘NIBL Stable Fund’ Deadline Due to Low Initial Applications


    NIMB Ace Capital Limited has decided to extend the deadline for the “NIBL Stable Fund” mutual fund scheme to the general public and institutions until the 16th of Magh, 2080. Originally set to close on the 5th Magh, 2080, the extension was prompted by the scheme’s insufficient applications. Out of a total of 10 crore unit shares, 1% (10 lakh units worth Rs. 1 crore) has been allocated to the scheme manager NIMB Ace Capital Limited, 14% (1.4 crore units worth Rs. 14 crore) to the fund sponsor Nepal Investment Mega Bank Limited, and the remaining 8.5 crore units worth Rs. 85 crore are open for subscription from the general public. The “NIBL Stable Fund” operates as a closed-end fund, allowing applicants to apply for a minimum of 100 units and a maximum of 1,00,00,000 units.

    As per the information from the Central Depository System and Clearing Limited (CDSC), the scheme has received applications from 20,264 individuals, amounting to 2,38,16,750 units worth Rs. 23.81 Crore, as of 5 pm yesterday. Currently, “NIBL Mutual Fund” operates four closed-end schemes – “NIBL Pragati Fund,” “NIBL Samriddhi Fund-II,” “NIBL Growth Fund,” and “Mega Mutual Fund 1” – along with one open-ended Mutual Fund Scheme, “NIBL Sahabhagita Fund.” The first scheme under NIBL Mutual Fund, NIBL Samriddhi Fund-I, has successfully completed its operation after 7 years, distributing total cash dividends of 98.50% to unit-holders, equivalent to an approximately 18% effective rate per annum. Notably, NIBL Mutual Fund has introduced the first-ever open-ended mutual fund scheme in Nepal, “NIBL Sahabhagita Fund,” following the Mutual Fund Regulation 2067.