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  • 7-Month Macroeconomic Highlights: Inflation is 7.88%.

    7-Month Macroeconomic Highlights: Inflation is 7.88%.


    According to the Nepal Rastra Bank, inflation remained at 7.88 percent year on year. During the mentioned period, the gross foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 10.50 billion, while total imports and exports decreased by 19.9 percent and 29 percent, respectively, and the trade deficit decreased by 18.7 percent.

    The outstanding concessional loan was Rs.210.96 billion as of mid-February 2023, with 148,295 borrowers. For selected commercial agriculture and livestock businesses, Rs.142.56 billion has been extended to 61,335 borrowers. Similarly, 84,105 women entrepreneurs have received loans totaling Rs.65.19 billion. A total of 2,855 borrowers have received concessional loans in other specified sector

     

  • Commercial Bank Fixed Deposit Interest Rates Remain Unchanged

    Commercial Bank Fixed Deposit Interest Rates Remain Unchanged


     

    The Nepal Bankers Association (NBA) has decided to lower the interest rate on savings while keeping the interest rate on fixed deposits unchanged.

    The meeting was attended by the CEOs and representatives of all commercial banks to review the interest rate beginning on Chaitra 1. Savings interest rates currently range from 6.42 percent to 8.4 percent. It has been decided to keep the rates between 6% and 8%.

  • Gold and silver prices fell for the third day in a row.

    Gold and silver prices fell for the third day in a row.


     

    The price of gold has decreased by Rs. 500 per tola today.

    According to the official website of the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, fine gold is being traded today at Rs. 101,000 per tola. In the last three days, the price of gold has decreased by Rs 1,800 per tola. The price of gold and silver has decreased for the third consecutive day i.e since Tuesday.

    Meanwhile, Tejabi gold is being traded at Rs. 100,500 today. In contrast, the rate was maintained yesterday at Rs. 100,000 per tola.

    On the sideline, silver has also lost Rs. 5 per tola. The lustrous white metal is being traded in the local market today at Rs. 1,220 per tola, compared to yesterday’s closing rate of Rs. 1,225 per tola.

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  • Salt Trading Corporation’s net profit increased by 47.39% in the second quarter, to Rs 14.86 per share.

    Salt Trading Corporation’s net profit increased by 47.39% in the second quarter, to Rs 14.86 per share.


    Salt Trading Corporation Limited (STC) has released its second-quarter report for fiscal year 2079/2080, which shows a 47.39% increase in net profit. The company’s net profit increased to Rs. 1.88 crores in Q2, 2079/2080 from Rs. 1.27 crores in the previous year’s corresponding quarter.

    The company’s sales revenue (revenue from operations) fell by 1.63% in the second quarter to Rs. 3.45 Arba, down from Rs. 3.51 Arba in the previous year’s corresponding quarter. In contrast, the company’s other income has decreased to Rs. 1.7 Crores from Rs. 3.7 Crores during the same period last year.

     

  • Decrease in Sales Revenue and Increase in Finance Cost Results 33.12% Decline in Net Profit of Supermai Hydropower for Q2

    Decrease in Sales Revenue and Increase in Finance Cost Results 33.12% Decline in Net Profit of Supermai Hydropower for Q2


    The second quarter (Q2) of the current FY 2079/80 had a net profit decline of 33.12% for Supermai Hydropower Limited (SMHL). From Rs. 7.50 crores in the same quarter last year, the earnings dropped to Rs. 5.0184 crores this quarter.

    This quarter’s net profit decreased as a result of a fall in sales income and an increase in finance expenses.

    In this quarter, the company generated total revenue of Rs. 13.93 crores, a reduction of 6.27% over the same quarter of the previous year.

    With a share capital of 40 crore rupees, it has a reserve fund of 5.30 crore rupees. Its net worth per share is Rs 113.26, and its yearly earnings per share are Rs 25.09.

  • Higher Impairment Charges Caused a 67.92% Drop in Kalika Laghubitta’s Net Profit

    Higher Impairment Charges Caused a 67.92% Drop in Kalika Laghubitta’s Net Profit


    Kalika Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha (KMCDB) released its second-quarter report for FY 2079/2080, which showed a 67.92% decrease in net profit. According to the company’s report, net profit fell to Rs. 2.69 crores from Rs. 8.40 crores in the previous year’s corresponding quarter.

    The decrease in growth profit is primarily due to impairment charges totaling Rs. 1.66 crores. Net interest income (core revenue) has also decreased by 9.23% to Rs. 13.7 crores from Rs. 15.16 crores in the same quarter last year.

     

  • A decrease in revenue and an increase in expenses resulted in a 36.41%

    A decrease in revenue and an increase in expenses resulted in a 36.41%


     

    Himalayan Distillery Limited (HDL) has reported its second-quarter report with a decline in net profit by 36.41%. The net profit decreased to Rs. 29.42 Crores in this quarter from Rs. 46.27 Crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

    In this quarter, HDL reported a decline in sales revenue by 18.00%. The revenue decreased to Rs. 2.76 Arba compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year. On the other hand, the other income of the company has increased by 473.32% coming up to Rs. 61.46 Lakhs.

     

  • Mountain Energy Nepal Reports Net Profit of Rs 35.55 Crores for Q2

    Mountain Energy Nepal Reports Net Profit of Rs 35.55 Crores for Q2


    Mountain Energy Nepal Ltd reported a profit (after tax) of Rs. 35.55 crores in the second quarter. Profit decreased by 16.52% in this quarter. The profit in the previous corresponding quarter was Rs. 42.63 crores. Tadi Khola (5 MW) and Mistri Khola (42 MW) generate revenue from electricity sales, which are invoiced to Nepal Electricity Authority under the terms of the PPA until Poush end 2079.

     

  • Higher Operating and Interest Expenses Caused a 95.81% Drop in Ridi Power’s Net Profit Company to Issue 50% Right Shares

    Higher Operating and Interest Expenses Caused a 95.81% Drop in Ridi Power’s Net Profit Company to Issue 50% Right Shares


    Ridi Power Company Limited (RIDI) reported a 95.81% decrease in net profit in the second quarter (Q2) of the current fiscal year 2079/80. Profit declined to Rs. 1.96 crores in this quarter from Rs. 46.98 crores in the previous year’s equivalent quarter.

    In this quarter, the firm recorded total income of Rs. 18.92 crores, a 71.94% reduction from the previous year’s similar period.

    According to management, there has been no substantial change in the organization’s balance, income, or liquidity during this quarter. The operations are carried out in accordance with the company’s business plan. During this quarter period, as the company’s interest climbed, the income decreased, and it is projected that the profit will improve when the interest expenditure reduces in the future days, and the income will improve from the following quarter.

    It has a reserve resource of Rs. 50.25 crores and a share capital of Rs 1.10 Arba. For Fiscal Year 2078/79, the corporation additionally proposed 40% bonus shares worth Rs. 44,25,43,200 and a 2.10% cash dividend (including tax) of Rs 2,32,33,518. The firm has capitalized these extra dividends, resulting in an increased paid-up capital of Rs. 1.54 Arba.

    Furthermore, the business intends to issue 77,44,506 rights shares (1: 0.50 ratio right shares) to shareholders. Following SEBON clearance, this will be given from the paid-up capital of Rs. 1.54 Arba.

    Its annualized earnings per share are Rs 3.56, its net value per share is Rs 145.43, and its P/E ratio is 153.94.

  • Sahas Urja’s net profit fell 37.26% in the second quarter.

    Sahas Urja’s net profit fell 37.26% in the second quarter.


    Sahas Urja Limited’s net profit fell 37.26 percent in the second quarter of the current fiscal year 2079/80. The hydroelectric firm reported in its unaudited financial report for the second quarter published today that its net profit declined to Rs 21.59 crore in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2079/80 from Rs 34.42 crore in the comparable period of the previous fiscal year 2078/79.

    The share capital stands at Rs. 3.50 arba, with reserves at Rs. 2.31 arba. Its annualized EPS is Rs. 12.34, its net worth per share is Rs 166.13, and the firm is traded at a P/E ratio of 46.02 times.

    The 86 MW Solu Khola (Dudh Koshi) Hydropower Project is currently under construction by the business. Because Solu Khola is still in the process of internal testing, the money from energy sales has not yet begun, and the other income reported in the financial statement is unreal because it is earned using the NFRS system’s IFRIC 12: Service Concession Arrangement basis.

  • The revenue generated by Ankhukhola Hydropower has decreased by 10.43% to Rs. 12.23 crores.

    The revenue generated by Ankhukhola Hydropower has decreased by 10.43% to Rs. 12.23 crores.


    Ankhukhola Hydropower Company Limited (AKJCL) has released its Q2 financial report for fiscal year 2079/80, which shows a 29.43% decrease in net profit to Rs. 2.66 crores. During the previous fiscal year’s same quarter, the firm generated a net profit of Rs.3.77 crores.

    Total revenue during the second quarter was down 10.43% to Rs. 12.23 crores as compared to total revenue through the second quarter of FY 2078/079.

    On 8th Bhadra 2070, Ankhu Khola-1 (8.4 MW) was linked to the National Grid. The firm would receive a grant of Rs. 4.62 crore from the Nepal Government for its installed capacity of 8.4 MW. This money has not been included in revenue since it has not yet been received from the Nepal Government.

    Administrative and general expenditures climbed by 30.95% in the second quarter, while finance expenses reduced by 10.67% to Rs. 5.30 Crores.

    The company’s current paid-up capital is Rs.80 crore, with a negative reserve fund of Rs.21.20 crore. With this capital, the capital declared an EPS of Rs. 6.66 and a net value per share of Rs.73.50.

  • Finance Companies’ Net Profit Decreased in Q2; Discover the Performance of the Listed Finance Companies

    Finance Companies’ Net Profit Decreased in Q2; Discover the Performance of the Listed Finance Companies


    Finance companies are licensed by the central bank with the goal of providing various banking and financial services to the general public, as the reach of banking and financial services in Nepal remains limited.

    For the year 2022, NEPSE currently has 15 listed finance companies. To assist enthusiasts in the secondary market, an article has been prepared that compiles an analysis of all finance companies’ performance in the second quarter of FY 2079/2080 that can be useful for investment purposes. The industry average includes all 15 finance firms.