Tag: Development

  • Rawa Energy Development Limited closes IPO for project-affected locals in Nepal

    Rawa Energy Development Limited closes IPO for project-affected locals in Nepal


    Rawa Energy Development Limited is a public limited company that was initially incorporated as a private limited company on August 16, 2009. It was later converted into a public limited company on June 28, 2019. The company is engaged in setting up Hydroelectric Projects (HEP) in Nepal, and it is promoted by business persons who have long experience in the hydropower and other sectors.

    The company has a 3 MW Upper Rawa Khola Small Hydropower Project (URKHP) located in Khotang District. The project has been in commercial operation since September 20, 2020, and it was constructed under the BOOT (Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer) mechanism. The project has been providing power to the national grid and has been contributing to the development of the region.

    Rawa Energy Development Limited is closing the issue of its IPO for project-affected locals today, which was opened on 23rd Chaitra, 2079. The issued capital of the company is Rs. 28 Crores, out of which 10% i.e. 2,80,000 unit shares worth Rs. 2.8 crores have been allocated to project-affected locals of Khotang District. The remaining 20% of the company’s issued capital, i.e., 560,000 unit shares, will be issued later for the general public. Of this public issue, 10% of the shares totaling 56,000 units shares were allocated for Nepalese citizens working abroad, the issue of which closed on 7th Baisakh, 2080.

    The minimum application quantity for project-affected locals is 10 units, while the maximum quantity is 10,000 units. Prabhu Capital Limited has been appointed as the issue manager for the IPO, and the promoter-public share ratio will be 70:30 after this IPO.

    CARE Ratings Nepal Limited (CRNL) has assigned an issuer rating of ‘CARE-NP BB (Is)’ to Rawa Energy Development Limited. This rating suggests that issuers with this rating have a moderate risk of default regarding the timely servicing of financial obligations in Nepal.

     

  • NEPSE Bonus Shares of Garima Bikas Bank and Arun Valley Hydropower Development Company

    NEPSE Bonus Shares of Garima Bikas Bank and Arun Valley Hydropower Development Company


    NEPSE has listed 59,68,135.55 unit bonus shares of Garima Bikas Bank Limited (GBBL).

    On Poush 22, the bank had its 16th AGM and approved a 14.5% dividend of Rs. 66.56 crores for fiscal year 2078/79. On Kartik 24, 2079, the board of directors voted to pay a 14.5% dividend on the paid-up capital of Rs. 4.59 Arba. There was a proposal for 13% bonus shares worth Rs. 59.68 crores and a 1.50% cash dividend (including tax) worth Rs 6.88 crores. NEPSE now lists the same bonus shares.

     

  • NRB’s 8.87% Development Bond 2085 ‘Chha’ has been listed on the NEPSE.

    NRB’s 8.87% Development Bond 2085 ‘Chha’ has been listed on the NEPSE.


    The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has announced the listing of a new government bond, 8.87% Development Bond 2085 ‘Chha’.

    Nepal Rastra Bank issued the government bond. The 8.87% Development Bond 2085 ‘Chha’, with a face value of Rs. 10 Arba and a maturity period of 6 years, was issued on Chaitra 22, 2079.

    As a result, the bond will maturity on December 22, 2085.

  • Karnali Development Bank reports a net profit of Rs 1.7 crores in the third quarter.

    Karnali Development Bank reports a net profit of Rs 1.7 crores in the third quarter.


    Karnali Development Bank Limited (KRBL) has released its unaudited quarterly report for the fiscal year 2079/80’s third quarter.

    The firm recorded a net profit of Rs. 1.7 crores, compared to a net loss of Rs. 1.92 crores in the same period last year.

    When compared to the same quarter last year, the company’s deposits fell by 2.11% to Rs.4.40 Arba, while loans and advances increased by 2.84% to Rs.3.39 Arba. The company’s CAR is now 10.20%, down from 11.12% earlier.

    The bank has Rs. 50.28 crore in paid-up capital. At this capital, the bank’s EPS is Rs. 4.60, and its net worth is Rs. 118.20.

  • Federal Reinsurance Brokers Limited enters an agreement with the Banking Finance and Insurance Institute of Nepal to strengthen the insurance sector’s capability.

    Federal Reinsurance Brokers Limited enters an agreement with the Banking Finance and Insurance Institute of Nepal to strengthen the insurance sector’s capability.


     

    On April 13, 2023, Federal Reinsurance Brokers Limited and Banking Finance and Insurance Institute of Nepal Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form a long-term strategic alliance in the areas of training, research, and consulting for the insurance sector’s capacity development. Ms. Alpana Sharma, Company Secretary, and Mr. Saurav Baral, Research Analyst of FRBL, and Ms. Nishu Bhagat, Manager, and Mr. Matiram Paudel, Account and Admin Officer of BFIN, signed the Memorandum of Understanding.

     

  • Bhugol Energy Development IPO Allotment Completes; 1,34,699 Applicants Receive 10 Units Each, Lucky 3 Applicants Receive 1 Unit Extra

    Bhugol Energy Development IPO Allotment Completes; 1,34,699 Applicants Receive 10 Units Each, Lucky 3 Applicants Receive 1 Unit Extra


    Bhugol Energy Development Company’s initial public offering (IPO) was completed today at the offices of NIC Asia Capital Limited in Kathmandu.

    Bhugol Energy Development Company released 13,46,993 units worth Rs 13.46 crores to the general public as an Initial Public Offering (IPO) (Chaitra 23-27, 2079).
    108,811 units have already been released and assigned to Nepalese individuals working abroad, 5% of the total offered shares, or 71,916 units, have been set aside for mutual funds, and 19,420 units have been put up for firm personnel. The remaining 13,46,993 units will be available to the general public.

  • 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

     

  • There will be no dividend paid to Excel Development Bank (EDBL) shareholders in fiscal year 2078/79.

    There will be no dividend paid to Excel Development Bank (EDBL) shareholders in fiscal year 2078/79.


     

    Excel Development Bank Limited (EDBL) has announced that it will not pay dividends in fiscal year 2078/79.

    The EDBL Board of Directors decided on Chaitra 27, 2079, that no dividends will be paid for fiscal year 2078/79. The financial statements, however, are subject to approval by Nepal Rastra Bank and the company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting.

     

  • GRDBL proposes a 4% dividend for fiscal year 2078/79.

    GRDBL proposes a 4% dividend for fiscal year 2078/79.


     

    For fiscal year 2078/79, Green Development Bank Limited (GRDBL) has proposed a 4% dividend.

    The board of directors decided to distribute 3.80% bonus shares and 0.20% cash dividend (for tax purposes) from the paid-up capital at its 191st meeting on Chaitra 26. Because the company’s paid-up capital is Rs. 51.90 crores, the bonus shares are worth Rs. 1,97,22,000 and the cash dividend is worth Rs. 10,38,000.

  • Economic growth is expected to slow to 4.1% in 2023, with inflation remaining at 7.4%, according to the Asian Development Bank.

    Economic growth is expected to slow to 4.1% in 2023, with inflation remaining at 7.4%, according to the Asian Development Bank.


     

    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecasts 4.1 percent economic growth in Nepal in 2023, with inflation at 7.4 percent.

    According to the April 2023 Asian Development Outlook (ADO), Nepal’s economic growth rate is expected to slow in 2023 compared to last year due to tight monetary policy, sluggish domestic demand, the unwinding of pandemic stimulus, and persistent global headwinds.

  • What Rawa Energy Development Prospective Investors Should Know

    What Rawa Energy Development Prospective Investors Should Know


     

    Rawa Energy Development Ltd is a public limited company that was founded as a private limited company on August 16, 2009 and later converted to a public limited company on June 28, 2019. It is promoted by businesspeople with extensive experience in hydropower and other sectors for the establishment of Hydroelectric Projects (HEP) in Nepal. In Khotang District, the company operates a 3 MW Upper Rawa Khola Small Hydropower Project (URKHP), which has been in commercial operation since September 20, 2020. The project is being built using the BOOT (Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer) model.

  • The Shangrila Development Bank meets.

    The Shangrila Development Bank meets.


     

    Mr. Ujjwal Satyal, Mr. Sushil Kaji Baniya, and Mr. Sujan Siddhi Bajracharya from the promoter’s group were elected, as were Ms. Lisa Sherchan, Mr. Ganga Sagar Dhakal, and Mr. Naresh Dhungana from the public shareholder group.

    The bank’s network currently includes 112 branches and 30 ATM booths.