The stock market plays a vital role in a country’s economy. It helps companies raise money for growth and job creation while offering investment opportunities for people and institutions. The market’s liquidity allows easy buying and selling of shares, indicating economic health and attracting investments. Proper regulation ensures transparency, good governance, and stability, supporting capital formation and economic growth. In short, a healthy stock market is crucial for a thriving economy.
In the last quarter of fiscal year 2079-80, the company witnessed a significant decline in both Net Operating Profit (core revenue) and Operating Profit, dropping by 24.52 percent and 79.04 percent, respectively. The core revenue shrank by nearly a quarter, reaching Rs. 20.23 crores. Additionally, the company faced Rs. 1.32 crore in impairment charges, impacting its overall profitability negatively.
BoK Capital Market will allocate the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Manakamana Engineering Hydropower on Shrawan 16, 2080. The company offered 8 lakh unit shares to project-affected locals and 2 lakh unit shares to migrant Nepalese workers, as stated in the media release.
On Tuesday, the Nepal Stock Index (NEPSE) experienced a decline, losing 28.59 points or 1.35 percent compared to the previous day’s closing. The trading session started with an opening value of 2,106.18 and reached its highest point of 2,124.32. However, it faced downward momentum and hit a low of 2,070.33 before finally closing at 2,077.58.
Nabil Equity Fund (NEF) has released its monthly Net Asset Value (NAV) report for the month of Ashad. The latest NAV is Rs. 10.82, showing an increase from the previous month’s Rs. 10.37. The fund, which started with a size of Rs. 1.25 Arba, has allocated Rs. 75.86 crores in shares of listed companies and Rs. 1.4 crores in non-listed shares. Additionally, it has invested Rs. 37.5 crore in fixed deposit schemes and Rs. 11.02 crore in debentures. NEF also holds Rs. 8.37 crores in bank balance.
The Nepal Chamber of Commerce has expressed concerns to Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Saran Mahat regarding a recent provision by SEBON (Securities Board of Nepal). The provision restricts promoters from selling their stock for a year even after leaving the company’s Board of Directors. The Chamber considers this policy impractical and demotivating for capital mobilization. In a media statement, they have urged the Finance Minister to take quick action to address and resolve this issue.
Laxmi Capital Market Limited has announced that it will distribute dividends to its mutual fund scheme, Laxmi Unnati Kosh (LUK), for the financial year 2079-80. The company’s Board of Directors decided to provide a 9.5 percent cash dividend to the unit holders, which includes taxes.
Today, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index closed at 2,106.18 points, showing a 0.27% increase from yesterday’s close. The index started at 2,097.85, went as low as 2,094.06, and reached a high of 2,126.57 during the day’s trading. It ended on a positive note, gaining 5.84 points after experiencing a decline of 26.14 points yesterday.
The stock market, or share market, is crucial for a country’s economic development. It helps companies raise funds, invest in growth, and create jobs. It also offers investment opportunities for individuals and institutions to share in company growth and wealth. The market’s liquidity allows easy buying and selling of shares, acting as an indicator of economic health and attracting both local and foreign investments. Proper regulation ensures transparency, corporate governance, and economic stability. Overall, a healthy stock market supports capital formation, investment, and economic growth, making it vital for a thriving economy.
Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Limited (UPPER) will be offering 100% right shares to its existing shareholders. The company will issue 105,900,000 units of right shares at a 1:1 ratio. Shareholders who hold shares until Shrawan 25 will be eligible for the rights offering. The company’s paid-up capital, currently at Rs. 10.59 Arba, will double to Rs. 21.18 Arba after the issuance of the proposed right shares.
“Closing Today: Citizen Life Insurance IPO for Nepalese Citizens Abroad. The life insurance company’s IPO offering 11,25,000 unit shares to Nepalese citizens working abroad concludes on the 14th Shrawan. The total issued capital of the company stands at Rs. 3.75 Arba, with 30% of it, equivalent to 1,12,50,000 unit shares, being made available to the public, including Nepalese citizens abroad and the general public. Out of this, 10% (11,25,000 unit shares) is reserved for citizens working abroad, 5% (562,500 units) for the company’s employees, and another 5% (562,500 units) for mutual funds. The remaining 90,00,000 units will be offered to the general public at a later date.”
Bhagawati Hydropower Development Company Limited is wrapping up its IPO for project-affected locals today, the 14th Shrawan. The company issued a total capital of Rs. 57.20 Crores, with 10% (572,065 unit shares) allocated to locals in the Kaski District. Additionally, 15% of the capital (858,097 unit shares) will be offered to the general public later. Out of this, 10% (85,810 unit shares) were set aside for Nepalese citizens working abroad, and their issue closed on the 7th Shrawan, 2080.