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  • “Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Project Implementation Starts”

    “Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Project Implementation Starts”


     

    The much-anticipated Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) initiative is about to start on Wednesday. This project, spanning five years, will begin its implementation on August 30, 2023, which aligns with the 13th of August in the Nepali calendar. Today, the Ministry of Finance is organizing an event to officially announce this significant milestone.

    As per Article 7 of the agreement between the Nepali government and the American Cooperation Mission MCC, the effectiveness of the agreement depends on the date when MCC sends a letter to Nepal’s government. This letter confirms MCC’s readiness to carry out the agreement, provided that they are satisfied with the completion of necessary prerequisites.

     

  • “NEPSE Drops 2.82 Points to 1990.59; Market Cap at Rs. 29.79 Kharba”

    “NEPSE Drops 2.82 Points to 1990.59; Market Cap at Rs. 29.79 Kharba”


     

    During today’s trading session, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index concluded at 1,990.59 points, experiencing a slight decline of 0.14% or 2.82 points from yesterday’s closing. The day began with the index starting at 1,994.63 and hitting its highest point at 2,001.72 within the day. However, there was a dip to an intraday low of 1,985.10 before it eventually stabilized at the closing mark of 1,990.59.

     

  • “Last Chance to Secure Dividend from Siddhartha Capital’s Mutual Funds”

    “Last Chance to Secure Dividend from Siddhartha Capital’s Mutual Funds”


     

    Today marks the final trading day before the book closure date for Siddhartha Capital’s mutual funds’ dividend distribution. The book closure date is Bhadra 12, and investors holding units until today will be eligible for the cash dividend.

    During a Board of Directors meeting held on the 32nd day of Shrawan, Siddhartha Capital Limited decided to allocate a 5% cash dividend of Rs. 7.5 Crores for Siddhartha Equity Fund (SEF) and a 6.5% cash dividend (inclusive of tax) totaling Rs. 7.8 Crores for Siddhartha Investment Growth Scheme – 2 (SIGS2) for the fiscal year 2079/80, benefiting the unit holders.

  • “NEPSE Climbs 5.09 Points to Reach 1998.48; Kutheli Bukhari Hydro Sees Continued Positive Trends”

    “NEPSE Climbs 5.09 Points to Reach 1998.48; Kutheli Bukhari Hydro Sees Continued Positive Trends”


     

    In the trading session today, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index concluded at 1,998.48 points, marking a rise of 0.25% or 5.09 points in comparison to the previous day’s close.

    The trading day began with the index starting at 1,994.03 points. It reached its highest point during the day at 2,009.70 but also dipped to an intraday low of 1,989.37 before ultimately settling at the closing value of 1,998.48.

     

  • “Sunrise Capital Releases Mutual Fund NAV Report for Shrawan Month”

    “Sunrise Capital Releases Mutual Fund NAV Report for Shrawan Month”


     

    Sunrise First Mutual Fund (SFMF), a closed-end fund with a 10-year maturity, has released its monthly Net Asset Value (NAV) report for the month of Shrawan. The NAV for this period is Rs. 12.90, slightly lower than the previous month’s Rs. 12.92.

    Starting with an initial capital of Rs. 86 crores, SFMF has made investments of Rs. 59.7 crore in listed shares and Rs. 18.07 crore in bonds and debentures until the end of Shrawan. Additionally, it has put Rs. 3.91 crore into public issues, rights issues, and bonus shares, and holds Rs. 8 crore in fixed deposits. The fund’s bank balance is Rs. 21.29 crores.

    In terms of profits, SFMF has reported a net profit of Rs. 4.91 crore for the month of Shrawan, a decrease from the Rs. 11.49 crore net profit in the preceding month.

     

  • “Barahi Sedi Chooses NMB Capital as Issue Manager for 11.60 Lakh Unit Share Offering”

    “Barahi Sedi Chooses NMB Capital as Issue Manager for 11.60 Lakh Unit Share Offering”


     

    Barahi Sedi, a hotel under construction in Pokhara’s Lakeside area, has selected NMB Capital as the issue manager for its upcoming public share offering of 1.16 million ordinary shares. The agreement was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Mr. Dipesh Kumar Vaidya, the CEO of NMB Capital, and Mr. Biplab Paudel, the Managing Director of the hotel. The hotel is slated to be a 5-star establishment with 150 rooms, 11 service houses, and various amenities, set to launch in 2025 according to the media statement.

  • “Federal: First Reinsurance Broker in Nepal to Achieve ISO 9001:2015 Certification”

    “Federal: First Reinsurance Broker in Nepal to Achieve ISO 9001:2015 Certification”


    During an official event at FRBL’s headquarters in Kathmandu on August 27, 2023, Mr. Prakash Poudel, the Country Director of United Registrar of Systems (URS), presented the certification to FRBL’s chairman, Mr. Mahesh Kumar Agrawal. The occasion was attended by FRBL’s Board members, leadership team, staff, and URS Nepal representatives. Mr. Poudel congratulated FRBL for achieving the ISO 9001:2015 certification, highlighting its role in ensuring effective operations, streamlined processes, and customer satisfaction.

    Mr. Subarna Paudel, the Managing Director of FRBL, expressed gratitude for the collaborative efforts of FRBL’s management and URS Nepal. He described the ISO 9001:2015 certification as a significant milestone, validating their dedication to excellence and their commitment to providing exceptional reinsurance broker services to clients.

     

  • “NEPSE Ends with Slight 0.25% Loss at 1,993.42; Turnover at Rs. 86.51 Crores”

    “NEPSE Ends with Slight 0.25% Loss at 1,993.42; Turnover at Rs. 86.51 Crores”


     

    In today’s trading session, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index concluded at 1,993.42 points, experiencing a decline of 0.25% or 5.05 points compared to the previous day’s closing. The index had shown a gain of 5.09 points the day before.

    The trading day began with the index starting at 1,999.01 points. It reached its highest point during the day at 2,002.81 but also dipped to an intraday low of 1,988.51 before ultimately settling at the closing value of 1,993.42.

    Throughout today’s trading, a total of 280 different company shares were traded in 38,666 transactions. The trading volume was substantial, totaling 3,895,236 shares, which translated to a turnover of Rs. 86.51 Crores. The overall market capitalization amounted to Rs. 29.84 Kharba, and the float market capitalization was Rs. 10.50 Kharba.

     

  • “176,402 Promoter Shares of MLBBL Converted to Public Shares, Changing Ratio to 51:49”

    “176,402 Promoter Shares of MLBBL Converted to Public Shares, Changing Ratio to 51:49”


     

    Mithila Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (MLBBL) has changed its ownership structure by converting 176,402 promoter shares into public shares. This adjustment has shifted the ownership ratio from 60:40 to 51:49, with promoters now holding 51% of the company’s shares, and the public holding 49%. Currently, MLBBL has a total of 1,960,028 shares listed on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). The company’s recent closing price was Rs. 830.

     

  • “CDSC Launches SMS Alerts for Right Share Notifications”

    “CDSC Launches SMS Alerts for Right Share Notifications”


     

    CDSC, in partnership with associated firms, has begun informing investors about the launch of rights shares through mobile messages, starting today (Bhadra 12th), to meet investor demands. The first batch of notifications has been sent to 38,327 out of 70,000 investors of Synergy Power Development Limited (SPDL). CDSC plans to send messages to the rest as well. However, the process is hindered by incorrect contact numbers (some not nine-digit) and even landline numbers provided by certain investors, posing difficulties in message delivery.

     

  • “Kumari Capital’s Mutual Fund Schemes Experience NAV Decline After Losses in Baisakh”

    “Kumari Capital’s Mutual Fund Schemes Experience NAV Decline After Losses in Baisakh”


     

    “Kumari Capital Releases NAV Report for KEF, KDBY, and KSLY in Shrawan 2080”

    Kumari Capital has disclosed the Net Asset Value (NAV) reports for Kumari Equity Fund (KEF), Kumari Dhanabriddhi Yojana (KDBY), and Kumari Sunaulo Lagani Yojana (KSLY) for the month of Shrawan, 2080.

    In this period, Kumari Equity Fund (KEF) exhibits a fund size of Rs. 1 billion. The NAV for Shrawan is recorded at Rs. 10.81, as opposed to the previous month’s Rs. 11.03. The fund’s investments include Rs. 71.34 crore in listed company shares, Rs. 1.28 crore in public offerings like right shares and bonus shares, along with Rs. 15.87 crores in bonds/debentures and Rs. 2 crores in fixed deposits.

  • “Vision Lumbini Urja IPO: Shares Offered to Kaski Locals and Nepalese Abroad from Bhadra 19”

    “Vision Lumbini Urja IPO: Shares Offered to Kaski Locals and Nepalese Abroad from Bhadra 19”


     

    Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited has released a formal offer letter for its Initial Public Offering (IPO), targeting individuals affected by the project in Kaski District and Nepalese citizens employed overseas.

    The IPO subscription window, specifically tailored for local residents and Nepalese citizens working abroad, will be accessible from the 19th of Bhadra to the 2nd of Ashwin in the year 2080. It’s important to note that in the case of Kaski District residents, if the subscription remains undersubscribed by the initial closing date, the offering period may extend until the 17th of Ashwin. However, for Nepalese citizens working abroad, the IPO offering will not be prolonged beyond the initial closing date.