The Nepal Chamber of Commerce has expressed concerns to Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Saran Mahat regarding a recent provision by SEBON (Securities Board of Nepal). The provision restricts promoters from selling their stock for a year even after leaving the company’s Board of Directors. The Chamber considers this policy impractical and demotivating for capital mobilization. In a media statement, they have urged the Finance Minister to take quick action to address and resolve this issue.
One company applied for a stock dealer license in the previous seven months, while 45 companies applied for stock broker licenses. Nonetheless, all procedures had been halted as a result of the Supreme Court’s directive. Seven months later, the broker license has been suspended, resulting in the freezing of approximately Rs. 12 Arba in capital.
SEBON’s revised Securities Market Operation Regulations 2064 and Securities Dealers Regulations 2064 begin the process of awarding new licenses. On Ashwin 2, 2079, the Securities Board issued a notice with a 30-day deadline to carry it out. As a result, 45 companies applied for stock broker licenses, while only one company applied for stock dealer license. Throughout the seven months
Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (JBLB) has reduced the dividend rate for fiscal year 2078/79 from 37.3684% to 33.15%.
The 72nd meeting of the board of directors, held on Falgun 06, resolved to give a dividend of Rs. 1.03 Arba on the paid-up capital. A cash dividend of 9.3684% and 28% bonus shares had been recommended.
The dividend was to be paid only after clearance from Nepal Rastra Bank and approval from the company’s future AGM. The dividend has been changed in accordance with Nepal Rastra Bank’s directives. As a result, a new dividend rate of 26% Bonus dividend and 7.15% cash dividend has been recommended.
Consequently, the bonus shares are valued at Rs. 26.89 crores, while the cash dividend is valued at Rs. 7.39 crores.