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  • Because of the Liquor Industry’s Boom and Bust Period

    Because of the Liquor Industry’s Boom and Bust Period


     

    Vijay Distillery Private Limited (VDPL), which manufactures liquor brands such as Ruslan Vodka, generated Rs. 2085 million in sales revenue in 2022.

    The company’s revenue has decreased by Rs. 59.3 crores compared to FY 2021. For fiscal year 20/21, the company generated sales revenue of Rs. 2678 crore (Million). VDPL’s profit margin for FY2022 has been tempered by a drop in sales margin, a high debt level, an increase in interest rates amid reduced banking sector liquidity, and an increase in promotional expenses for recently released products.

  • Remittance inflows increased by 25.3% to Rs. 794.32 billion in the first eight months of fiscal year 2022/23.

    Remittance inflows increased by 25.3% to Rs. 794.32 billion in the first eight months of fiscal year 2022/23.


     

    Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Nepal’s central bank, has released the country’s current macroeconomic and financial situation based on eight months of data ending in mid-March 2022/23.

  • Imports and exports both fell in the first eight months of fiscal year 1979/80.

    Imports and exports both fell in the first eight months of fiscal year 1979/80.


    The first eight months of Nepal’s fiscal year 2079/80’s foreign trade statistics have been released. According to government data released on Wednesday, Nepal’s trade deficit fell by 17.86 percent to Rs. 9.53 Kharba from Rs. 11.60 Kharba the previous year.

    The trade deficit is the amount by which a country’s imports cost more than its exports.

    One of the major causes of the national economy’s downturn is the trade deficit. Nepal has been experiencing an imbalance in import and export factors.

     

  • NEPSE will be closed today in observance of Ghode Jatra.

    NEPSE will be closed today in observance of Ghode Jatra.


    The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), the country’s sole stock market, will be closed today (Chaitra 7, 2079) in observance of Ghode Jatra, a public holiday in Kathmandu valley. Normal trading in NEPSE will resume tomorrow (Chaitra 8, 2079) at 11:00 AM.

    The NEPSE index finished yesterday at 1,949.06, up 22.65 points from the previous trading day’s close.

  • Country’s economic indicators are in jeopardy, and 8% economic growth

    Country’s economic indicators are in jeopardy, and 8% economic growth


     

    According to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel, indicators of the country’s economy are in jeopardy due to negative global economic impacts and challenges stemming from domestic causes.

    He did, however, state that he is constantly working to resolve the country’s economic problems. He made this statement during today’s House of Representatives meeting while delivering a speech on the half-yearly budget report for fiscal year 2022/23

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  • Nepal Telecom – NTC 5G Trial Commences in Nepal

    Nepal Telecom – NTC 5G Trial Commences in Nepal


    Nepal Telecom (NTC), the country’s state-owned telecoms operator, has officially launched its long-awaited 5G trial to commemorate the company’s 19th anniversary. Nepal Telecom, the country’s state-owned telecom operator, had previously postponed 5G testing due to a lack of a device ecosystem. To commemorate its 19th anniversary, the telco tested its 5G cellular network in Babarmahal and Sundhara.

    Spectrum

    The network deployed in the Kathmandu districts of Sundhara and Babarmahal is using the 60 MHz spectrum in the 2600 MHz band given by the government. The 2600 MHz band provides a good balance of speed and coverage. According to a Nepalitelecom report, the trials are not available to the public and are conducted internally.

    The initial trials, which were supposed to begin in January 2023, have already begun one month later than projected. Nepal Telecom’s July 2021 trials were canceled when a change in administration hindered the requisite spectrum allocation.

    Sunil Paudel, MD of Nepal Telecom (NTC), has formally declared the launch of the long-awaited 5G experiment. However, no official launch date for 5G has been announced, however, officials have stated that it “should launch shortly.” Managing Director Sunil Paudel noted in a progress update on the company’s planned 5G rollout that Nepal Telecom (NT) has yet to evaluate the capabilities of its present mobile infrastructure to handle commercial 5G services in the future.

    Non-Standalone 5G (NSA)

    Nepal Telecom Corporation (NTC) will begin its 5G testing using Non-standalone (NSA) architecture and subsequently advance to Standalone architecture (SA). By changing the basic software, the NSA allows the operator to launch its 5G network on its existing 4G LTE infrastructure. The business has already developed two 5G-ready sites in Babarmahal and Sundhara. NTC is now testing available 5G devices on the network in Babarmahal and Sundhara, having installed the essential equipment at both locations.

  • Becoming an Investor in Nepal

    Becoming an Investor in Nepal


    Before we get into how to become an investor in Nepal, it’s important to understand who an investor is. An investor is someone who puts money into something with the hope of profiting in the future. A return is the benefit derived from such an investment. Investors are always on the lookout for high-yielding investment opportunities.

    What distinguishes an investor from others?

    Based on a book written by Robert Kiyosaki Rich Dad Poor Dad, people can be divided into four distinct categories in terms of generating income. They are:

    1. Employee (Salary-based) are those who work for others in order to meet their needs. They are paid at the end of the month for their work. Job holders are included in this category. Employees benefit from security because they know they will be paid at the end of the month. The main disadvantage of being an employee is the lack of freedom.

    2. Self-employed are individuals who work for themselves. They have more freedom than salaried employees, but they must work like salaried employees to meet their demands.

    3. Businessmen are the owners of the company Business owners hire others to work for them. They create products and services in order to make money.

    4. Investors invest in businesses and stocks for profit.

    According to the book, in order to become wealthy, you must be either a businessman or an investor, or both.

    Investing characteristics

    Not all of your money can be considered an investment. There are a few factors that distinguish between spending and investing. The following are the two most important characteristics that every investor should possess:

    1. Safety of principal

    The principal is your machine, which can print money for you. It is in your best interest to keep your machine in good working order. When you lose your principal, you can’t make money off of it. As a result, the safety of the principal should be your top priority.

    2. Adequate return

    When you put your money into a good business, you get something in return. Your return can take the form of cash, shares, or stocks. What you should remember is that your principal earns you some level of return. You should not expect a return on your investment that is exponential or even out of the realm of possibility. Investing with a non-realistic expectation of return is gambling. Never put your principal at risk. It is all you have.

    Benefits of being an investor

    1. Beating inflation

    Inflation is a term used to describe the gradual decline in the purchasing power of money. A popular saying goes, “A dollar today is worth more than a dollar tomorrow.” As an investor, you have the ability to outperform inflation and keep your money’s value constant. You should always keep an eye on inflation and strive to outperform it. Your investment return should always be greater than your country’s inflation rate.

    2. Own businesses of different types

    It is yet another advantage of being an investor. You can own as many and as varied businesses as you want. What you should have are some investing principles that you can use before you start investing. After you’ve established your investing principle, the world is yours to explore.

    A popular investing field in Nepal

    There are three main popular fields of investing in Nepal. They are:

    Land and Real estate

    Real estate is and has always been the best investment opportunity. Real estate investment generates income from two sources: renting and selling real estate. It can be both active and passive investment. You can actively buy and sell properties, or you can simply invest in real estate and let time do the work of calculating your income. You can always expect your property’s value to rise over time. In the meantime, you can use the money you earn from renting to cover your day-to-day expenses.

    Interest yielding deposits

    Banks in Nepal offer competitive interest rates on fixed deposit savings. You can protect your principal by using fixed-deposit schemes offered by commercial banks or development banks in Nepal. While cooperative companies in Nepal have high rates of return, they have a bad reputation for fraud or scams. It is not a good idea to put all of your money in cooperatives.

    In Nepal, there is also peer-to-peer lending. It pays a higher interest rate on your money than institutions, but it also carries a higher risk.

    Interest-bearing deposits are one of the best passive income ideas in Nepal, regardless of where you choose to invest.

    Nepal Stock Exchange

    Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) is the country’s sole stock exchange. If you are new to this, you can read the NEPSE beginner’s guide. Investing in stocks provides you with two significant benefits. You can be a shareholder in any company you want, and you will receive an annual return. Alternatively, you can sell your stocks if the price rises. Stock investing, like real estate investing, allows you to be either an active trader or a passive investor. Stock investing can begin with as little as 100 rupees. Stocks could be the next best small business in Nepal for you.

    Furthermore, the best investment you can make is in yourself. Always seek to broaden your knowledge. Read books, websites, and news to stay current. One thing that all of the best investors have in common is that they are voracious readers. As the saying goes, the more you learn, the more you earn.

    Lastly…

    It is not easy to become an investor. To become a good investor in Nepal and other countries, a certain set of principles and hard work are required. However, it is not as difficult as learning rocket science. Anyone can become a good investor with careful planning and dedication. There are a few things you should never forget and a few things you should never forget. Best wishes for your investment.

  • Is cryptocurrency legal in Nepal?

    Is cryptocurrency legal in Nepal?


    So far, cryptocurrencies are illegal in a few countries, whereas the rest of the world either sees it as fitting to utilise these ‘monies’, or keeps them in a grey area of financial law. Similarly, though most countries in the world do not criminalise cryptocurrencies, they have yet to define their usage as monies or commodities, thus making varied classifications all over the world.

    Is cryptocurrency legal in Nepal? 10

    Nepal Rastra Bank has already made it clear in its notice dated August 13, 2017, that all transactions related to or regarding Bitcoins are illegal. But it allied Bitcoins to “Foreign Exchanges”, though cryptocurrencies have no foreign central authority to regulate them. This is where the confusion is. Bitcoin is a decentralised digital currency that is traded from one individual to the other, not through banks. It has no issuing or regulating country, and these bitcoins are converted into US dollars simply because dollars are used as an international exchange rate.

  • Mero Kitta launched – An online digital map print service

    Mero Kitta launched – An online digital map print service


    Landowners no longer need to go to the survey office to get a printed map for the purpose of building a home, constructing buildings, or buying and selling after the launch of ‘Mero Kitta.’

    The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives, and Poverty Alleviation’s Department of Surveying and Mapping has begun offering online services as of today.

    At a formal ceremony held at the survey department on Thursday, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli switched on automated software related to land administration, officially launching the device.

    With the aim of providing services online, the department has launched Nepal Land Information System (NeLIS) and Mero Kitta today.

    Through the ‘Nepal Land Information System,’ the government will provide map printing, field book printing, and other services to clients right from their homes.

    According to the government, the program was started to make survey office services more technologically friendly, hassle-free, efficient, fast, and successful.

    The government, according to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, has been concentrating on attracting new investment and technology.

    “Both offices are identical. Prime Minister Oli said, “We have changed the way we operate.”

    The Mero Kitta program, according to Shivamaya Tumbahangphe, Land Management, Cooperative and Poverty Alleviation, has been launched to eliminate delays at the Land Revenue and Survey Office.

    He explained that the Land Revenue and Survey Office’s decision to implement a paperless program is in line with the government’s Digital Nepal initiative.

    Teknarayan Pandey, Secretary at the Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives, and Poverty Alleviation, stated that the online service was launched to eliminate the requirement of queuing in the real estate sector.

    Secretary Pandey said, “The current migration trend must resolve the problem of providing clients with services from every local Land Revenue and Survey Office.” “Real estate transactions can be completed over the internet.”

    He explained that for digital verification, you must often be present, otherwise it would be done online.

    18 of the 126 survey offices around the country are yet to go online.

    According to the government, all offices will be able to provide online services and conduct business by the end of the year.

    According to Pandey, the ministry has begun work on making it possible to view the entire history of land on the internet.

    Institutional transactions, banks, and even small businesses can conduct business online, according to him.

    Prakash Joshi, Director General of the Survey Department, said that the service would be available in the survey offices of Kalanki, Dilli Bazaar, and Bhaktapur starting today. It will be available in the offices of Chabahil, Lalitpur, Manmaiju, Tokha, and Saankhu within a day or two.

    blankWhat is Mero Kitta? How to get Mero Kitta service?

    Mero Kitta is a web application that allows you to access some of the services offered by survey offices through the internet from anywhere.

    Map printing, plot register printing, field book printing, and field drawing application can all be achieved with the Mero Kitta method. To use the Mero Kitta scheme, clients must have a land ownership certificate and citizenship.

    To get the service, ordinary users must go to Mero Kitta’s website and fill out an online application in the specified format. The OTP code is sent to the registered mobile number after the application is submitted. For the duration of the service, the code is needed.

    After verifying the service details with the offices, all information about the revenue sum to be billed is collected via SMS.

    Clients must have a mobile number and an OTP on the connect IPS platform in order to pay the revenue sum. Payment can also be made via banks using an online voucher provided by the system.

    Following payment, a digital copy of the map will be imported from the offices, and details will be sent to the smartphone. To obtain the chart, the client must download it within seven days using the registered mobile number and the office’s OTP.