India and Nepal have made a significant agreement for India to purchase 200 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Nepal during the rainy season. The deal will last for five years and is seen as an important step in their long-term electricity trade. Unlike the previous method of selling electricity through a competitive market, this new agreement will provide a steady and reliable supply of power to India.
Samata Gharelu Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SMATA) recently listed 5,14,116.29 unit bonus shares on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). During its 9th Annual General Meeting held on the 11th of Chaitra, the company approved an 18% dividend amounting to Rs. 6.16 Crores for the fiscal year 2078/79. Furthermore, in a board meeting on Magh 20, it was decided to distribute 15% bonus shares worth Rs. 5.14 crore and a 3% cash dividend worth Rs. 1.02 crore from the company’s paid-up capital of Rs. 34.27 Crores. These bonus shares are now available for trading on NEPSE.
“Manakamana Engineering Hydropower Limited Announces IPO for Locals and Nepalese Citizens Abroad”
Manakamana Engineering Hydropower Limited has released an offer letter for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) specifically targeting project-affected locals from Dolakha District and Nepalese citizens working abroad. The IPO will be open for subscription from the 19th of Ashad to the 2nd of Shrawan, 2080. It is important to note that if the issue is not fully subscribed by the early closing date, it may be extended until Shrawan 17 for the locals of Dolakha District. However, the early closing date will remain fixed for Nepalese citizens working abroad, and no extension will be granted beyond that date.
“Him Star Urja Company Limited’s IPO Proposal Under SEBON Review”
Him Star Urja Company Limited has submitted a proposal to SEBON, the capital market regulator, for an initial public offering (IPO). The company plans to issue 1,119,000 shares, which will generate a capital of Rs. 11.19 crores. The application was submitted on Jestha 31, 2080. NIC Asia Capital has been appointed as the issue manager for the public offering.
Dibyashwari Hydropower Company Limited (DHPL) recently held a Board of Directors (BOD) meeting where they proposed to issue 100% right shares to their shareholders. Currently, DHPL has 2,640,000 unit shares listed in the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) and a paid-up capital of Rs. 26.40 Crores. With the issuance of the proposed right shares, the company’s paid-up capital will increase to Rs. 52.8 Crores. DHPL intends to utilize the funds raised from this issuance to clear the loans it has taken from banks.
The IPO allotment of Nepal Republic Media Limited has been completed today at Hotel Aloft in Chhaya Center, Thamel, Kathmandu. Nepal Republic Media Limited had issued 35,25,930 units worth Rs 35.25 crores as an IPO for the general public from Jestha 26-30, 2080.
CARE Ratings Nepal Limited (CRNL) has been notified by the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) that the action process, which was initiated based on a request for explanation made five and a half months ago, is currently underway. The SEBON’s Board of Directors (BODs) had requested an explanation from CARE Ratings Nepal during their meeting on 24th Poush, 2079, regarding why their license should not be suspended. As CARE Ratings Nepal did not respond to the request, the process of suspending their license was initiated. The suspension was prompted by allegations of providing a credit rating to Ghorahi Cement in a situation involving a conflict of interest.
Jyoti Bikash Bank Limited (JBBL) is offering 168,496 units of promoter shares for sale through a public auction. The auction is open to individual investors, companies, and institutions, and will take place from the 10th to the 17th of Ashad, 2080. The minimum bid rate is set at Rs. 126, and the minimum bid quantity for the promoter shares is 1,000 units. While bidders can bid for the entire issue, they must adhere to the Nepal Rastra Bank’s regulation, which specifies a maximum quantity of shares per entity that should not be exceeded.
Today, the price of fine gold in the domestic market has dropped by Rs. 700 per tola, while the price of tejabi gold has fallen by Rs. 650 compared to yesterday’s rates. According to the official website of the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, fine gold is currently being traded at Rs. 109,800 per tola, whereas yesterday it was priced at Rs. 110,500 per tola. Similarly, tejabi gold is being traded at Rs. 109,300 today, whereas it was priced at Rs. 109,950 per tola yesterday.
In the 11 months of the fiscal year 2080/081 BS, Nepal’s trade deficit has reached Rs 1337.39 billion. According to the data released by the Department of Customs, imports amounted to approximately Rs 1481 billion, while exports stood at Rs 143.58 billion until the end of the month Jestha. However, it is important to note that the volume of foreign trade in the country has decreased in the current fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year.
Sana Kisan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SKBBL) and RMDC Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (RMDC), both licensed financial institutions in Nepal, have successfully completed their merger process. The merger was approved through a special resolution passed separately by the Annual General Meetings (AGMs) of both companies. The swap ratio of 1:0.87 was endorsed, meaning that shareholders who previously owned 100 shares of RMDC Microfinance would now receive 87 shares of the merged entity. Furthermore, the merger has obtained final permission from regulatory bodies including the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), and the Office of the Registrar of Companies, as per the official letter received.
The import of electric vehicles in the month of Jestha saw a significant rise, with 3,800 units being imported. This increase in import numbers was observed as businesses are increasingly turning to electric vehicles due to challenges in importing petroleum vehicles. The customs department provided statistics indicating that the import consisted of electric cars, vans, and jeeps. In addition, during the same month, the export amount reached Rs. 11.23 Arba.