Tag: Deposits

  • Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta Reports 32.87% Q2 Net Profit Decline, Core Revenue Slump, and Slight Deposit Rise

    Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta Reports 32.87% Q2 Net Profit Decline, Core Revenue Slump, and Slight Deposit Rise


    In its latest second-quarter report for the fiscal year 2080/2081, Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (JBLB) reported a significant 32.87% decrease in net profit. The net profit for this quarter fell to Rs. 17.76 crore, down from Rs. 26.47 crore in the same period last year.

    Despite the decline in net profit, the company saw a slight 0.10% increase in deposits, reaching Rs. 10.04 Arba. However, there was a 7.61% decrease in loans and advances, which amounted to Rs. 24.53 Arba in this quarter.

     

  • Madhesh Province’s Financial Sector Witnesses Robust Growth: 13.25% Surge in Deposits and 4.68% Rise in Loans

    Madhesh Province’s Financial Sector Witnesses Robust Growth: 13.25% Surge in Deposits and 4.68% Rise in Loans


    The financial sector in Madhesh province is undergoing a notable expansion, as evidenced by the annual report on regional economic activity presented by the Nepal Rastra Bank for the fiscal year 2079/80. The report discloses a substantial 13.25% surge in total deposits and a 4.68% increase in loans, reflecting a positive trend in the banking landscape.

    According to the report, banks and financial institutions in Madhesh province have witnessed a significant rise in total deposits, reaching Rs. 2 kharba 96 arba 50 crore. This marks a noteworthy increase of 13.25% compared to the previous fiscal year. In contrast, the corresponding period in the preceding year saw a 5.35% growth, amounting to Rs. 2 kharba 61 arba 81 crore.

    The fiscal year’s review also indicates a 4.68% growth in loans extended by banks and financial institutions in Madhesh province, totaling Rs. 4 kharba 50 arba 21 crores. Although this represents a positive trajectory, the growth in loans during the same period of the previous year was more substantial at 16.70%, totaling Rs. 4 kharba, 30 arba, and 9 crore.

    Furthermore, the report highlights an increase in the total number of branches of banks and financial institutions, including microfinance entities, licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank in Madhesh Province. The current count stands at 1,745 branches during the year under review, reflecting growth from the 1,607 branches that were operational in the province during the corresponding period in the previous year.

  • Hi, can any of my Nepali friend can explain me how taxes are imposed on fixed deposits?

    Hi, can any of my Nepali friend can explain me how taxes are imposed on fixed deposits?


    Just curious about it, if anyone can help


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  • Hi guys, If my company based out of India invest in Nepal fixed deposits then we should be paying 5% TDS from interest earned. So we will not be paying any additional corporate tax in Nepal?

    Hi guys, If my company based out of India invest in Nepal fixed deposits then we should be paying 5% TDS from interest earned. So we will not be paying any additional corporate tax in Nepal?


    If anyone having knowledge in corporate law can help. That would be very helpful.


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  • “Government Permits 60% of Local-Level Funds as Bank Deposits”

    “Government Permits 60% of Local-Level Funds as Bank Deposits”


     

    The government is planning to allow 60 percent of the funds accumulated at the local level to be recognized as deposits. The Ministry of Finance has made this decision and is set to send a letter to the Nepal Rastra Bank on Friday. The Nepal Rastra Bank, starting today, is preparing to issue directives that will enable banks to consider 60 percent of the funds held at the local level as deposits.

    In the month of Asar, there was approximately 1 kharba 10 Arba in the reserve fund at the local level, with 66 percent of that amount totaling about 66 arba. As a result of this decision, it is anticipated that deposits in commercial banks will increase by more than 60 arba. This move aims to boost the liquidity and financial stability of local governments and commercial banks.

  • Development banks have decided to lower the interest rate on fixed deposits 

    Development banks have decided to lower the interest rate on fixed deposits 


    During its conference, the Development Bankers Association, an association of Development Bank CEOs, also resolved to drop the interest rate. The committee members have agreed to reduce the deposit interest rate by 1%.

    According to development banks, the interest rate on personal term deposits will now be 10.6 percent rather than 11.6 percent. Similarly, the interest rate on institutional term deposits has been reduced to 8.60 percent. It was also decided to reduce the savings interest rate by 0.60 percentage points. The lower interest rate will take effect on the first

     

  • Falgun NAV Report Is Published By Mega Mutual Fund 1; NAV Is Rs 8.25

    Falgun NAV Report Is Published By Mega Mutual Fund 1; NAV Is Rs 8.25


    The “Mega Mutual Fund 1 (MMF1)” NAV report for the month of Falgun has been released.

    “Mega Mutual Fund 1” is a closed-end fund with a 10-year maturity period. The fund size for the initial issue was Rs. 1.25 Arba.

    The fund has invested Rs. 83.86 crores in Falgun’s listed shares. Non-listed shares were worth Rs. 3.66 crores, and fixed deposits were worth Rs. 10 crores. The fund has bank deposits worth Rs. 3.30 crores and other assets worth Rs. 2.39 crores.

     

  • All 5 NIC Asia Capital Mutual Fund Schemes have published the Falgun Month NAV Report.

    All 5 NIC Asia Capital Mutual Fund Schemes have published the Falgun Month NAV Report.


     

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    The financial highlights for the month of Falgun have been published by NIC Asia Balanced Fund (NICBF), a 10-year close-end mutual fund scheme managed by NIC Asia Capital. The period’s NAV was Rs. 10.73, which was lower than the previous month’s NAV of Rs. 11.26.

    The scheme started with a Rs. 75.50 crore fund, including seed capital from the fund sponsor. The scheme has spent Rs. 43.10 crores on listed company shares and Rs. 19.52 crores on debentures. Non-listed shares are worth Rs. 1.34 crores. The amount invested in fixed deposits is Rs. 9 crores, and the bank balance is Rs. 4.38 crores.

     

  • 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%.

  • Total Deposits Went Up Rs. 14 Billion in End Week of Magh, Lending Risen by Rs. 3 Billion

    Total Deposits Went Up Rs. 14 Billion in End Week of Magh, Lending Risen by Rs. 3 Billion


    The Nepal Bankers’ Association (NBA) has published a comprehensive study on deposit and lending trends in Nepal’s commercial banks. This information is current as of the end of Magh in 2079. Until Falgun 01, the CD ratio was 86.24.

    The total amount of deposits increased by Rs. 14 billion (Arba) in the fourth week of Magh month, reaching Rs. 4741 billion. Deposits totaling Rs. 4630 billion have been made in rupees, with the remaining Rs. 111 billion in foreign currency. The total deposits at the start of Magh were Rs. 4708 billion.

  • Chhimek Laghubitta Core Business Revenue Rises By 28.13% in Q2

    Chhimek Laghubitta Core Business Revenue Rises By 28.13% in Q2


    Chhimek Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (CBBL) published the second-quarter report of FY 2079/2080 with a rise in Net Profit by 11.56%. As per the report published by the mChhimek Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (CBBL) reported an 11.56% increase in Net Profit in the second quarter of FY 2079/2080. According to the microfinance company’s report, net profit increased to Rs. 55.60 crore from Rs. 49.84 crore in the previous year’s corresponding quarter. The company’s borrowings fell by 2.69% to Rs. 4.64 Arba from Rs. 4.77 Arba in the previous year’s corresponding quarter. The company’s deposits increased by 9.41% to Rs 29.56 Arba. In this quarter, the company’s loans and advances increased by only 1.39% to 33.53 Arba.icro finance company, the net profit increased to Rs. 55.60 Crores as compared to Rs. 49.84 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.