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  • “Significant Decline in Real Estate Transactions in Nepal during FY 2079/80, Delay in Opening Land Allotment Impacts Economy”

    “Significant Decline in Real Estate Transactions in Nepal during FY 2079/80, Delay in Opening Land Allotment Impacts Economy”


    In the last financial year 2079/80, there was a significant decrease in real estate transactions, according to data from the Department of Land Management and Archive. The purchase and sale of land dropped by approximately 38%, resulting in a decrease in the number of processed documents for real estate transactions. In the financial year 2078/79, around 745,000 documents were processed, but in the last FY 2079-80, this number was limited to around 463,000.

    The decline in land transactions was evident in Ashad, the last month of the financial year 2079-80, with only 44,485 documents being processed compared to 55,069 documents in Jestha, which recorded the highest transactions for the financial year. The Department of Land Management and Archive reported that 42,461 land deeds were processed in Baisakh, and 49,150 in Chaitra. The numbers gradually decreased until Asoj when it dropped to about 26,000, but then it began to increase slowly again.

    The slowdown in real estate transactions had a significant impact on the government’s revenue collection. The real estate revenue decreased by about 29%, totaling only Rs. 41 Arba 15 crore 76 lakhs in the last financial year, compared to Rs. 57 Arba 66 crores 99 lakhs the previous year.

    The plotting of land also decreased considerably, with a 60% drop compared to the financial year 2078/79. In FY 2079-80, 285,000 plots were divided, whereas in FY 2078/79, 694,213 plots were divided.

    To address the slowdown in land transactions and its impact on the overall economy and government finances, the government had planned to open the allocation of land. However, the Land Management and Archive Department has not yet issued any instructions or circulars to do so, and the situation remains unchanged.

    The legal knot to open the land auction needs to be untied, and the First Amendment Regulations-2079 require amendment to open the land registry. The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives, and Poverty Alleviation is currently preparing for this.

    In recent days, the real estate business has shown signs of improvement due to the increase in investable capital in banks. As banks started accumulating investments, investments in real estate have started to increase again.

    Despite the announcement to facilitate the sale of real estate and the decision of the Council of Ministers to open the section, the implementation has been delayed. The Nepal Land & Housing Developers’ Association is urging the government to implement the decision and release Kittakat, claiming that the overall economic activity of the country is slowing down because the real estate sector is not functioning.

  • Liberty Energy Company approves right shares and elects new board members during 13th AGM

    Liberty Energy Company approves right shares and elects new board members during 13th AGM


    Liberty Energy Company held its 13th Annual General Meeting on April 8th, 2023, with Mr. Kush Kumar Joshi as the chair. During the meeting, all financial reports from the previous fiscal year were approved. The meeting also endorsed a proposal to offer 50% of right shares, equivalent to Rs 75 crore, to existing shareholders. Additionally, the election of new board members was approved, including Dr. Aatma Ram Ghimire, Mr. Shyam Bahadur Khadka, Mr. Rajendra Wasti, Mr. Puruswotam Ghimire, and Ms. Kabita Pokharel from the promoter group. Mr. Lochan Koirala from the public group and Ms. Anugya Sapkota were elected as independent board directors.

    Liberty Energy Company currently operates three projects, which are Upper Dordi A and Lodo Khola in Lamjung and Badighad Khola in Gulmi, as stated in the media statement.

    Liberty Energy Company held its 13th Annual General Meeting, where financial reports from the previous fiscal year were approved. The company also approved the proposal to offer 50% of right shares worth Rs 75 crore to existing shareholders. Moreover, the meeting elected new board members, including five members from the promoter group and two independent board directors.

    Lastly, the media statement indicated that Liberty Energy Company is operating three projects: Upper Dordi A and Lodo Khola in Lamjung and Badighad Khola in Gulmi.

  • Till the eighth month of FY 79/80, life insurance companies collected an impressive premium of Rs. 93.75 Arba.

    Till the eighth month of FY 79/80, life insurance companies collected an impressive premium of Rs. 93.75 Arba.


    Insurance companies are competing with one another to collect more premiums. Out of its 1.4 crore total active insurance policies, life insurance companies collected a total premium of Rs. 93.75 Arba during the fiscal year 2079/80.

    According to a report published by the Nepal Insurance Authority, Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited collected Rs. 24.37 Arba on its own, with 978,626 active insurance policies as of Falgun, 2079.

     

  • SEBON Approves Mahalaxmi Debenture 2089 at 11%

    SEBON Approves Mahalaxmi Debenture 2089 at 11%


    On Chaitra 05, 2079, the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) authorized the “11% Mahalaxmi Debenture 2089.”

    Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank Limited (MLBL) plans to issue 10 lakh unit debentures at Rs 1000 per unit. During a period of ten years, the bank will give an interest rate of 11% on the debenture.

    Out of the total number of units given, 4 lakh will be made available to the general public and 6 lakh would be made available for private placement.

    The issue manager is NIC Asia Capital. The offering would generate a total of Rs 1 Arba.

  • The final merger agreement between IME General and Prudential Insurance is signed at a swap ratio of 1:1.

    The final merger agreement between IME General and Prudential Insurance is signed at a swap ratio of 1:1.


     

    IME General Insurance Limited (IGI) and Prudential Insurance Company Limited (PICL) sign a merger agreement, and the two companies will be combined using a 1: 1 swap ratio.

    IME General Insurance Limited (IGI) and Prudential Insurance Company Limited (PICL) reached an agreement for the merger during a meeting of the Board of Directors on Sunday, Chaitra 5, 2079.

     

  • Chilime Hydropower Company’s 7.5% bonus shares are now listed on the NEPSE.

    Chilime Hydropower Company’s 7.5% bonus shares are now listed on the NEPSE.


    Chilime Hydro Power Company Limited (CHCL) has launched 50,63,846.01 Units Bonus Shares on NEPSE.

    The board of directors suggested a 15% dividend for fiscal year 2078/79 during its 410th meeting on Mangsir 20. 7.5% bonus shares and 7.5% cash dividends of Rs. 50.63 crores each were proposed and delivered to shareholders. The current paid-up capital of the firm is Rs. 6.75 Arba. NEPSE now lists the same bonus shares.

    The company’s LTP is Rs. 475.30 as of this writing.

  • 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

     

  • 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.

     

  • “10.5% BOK Debenture 2086” is now available on the NEPSE.

    “10.5% BOK Debenture 2086” is now available on the NEPSE.


    In NEPSE, 11,00,000 units of “10.5% BOK Debenture 2086” have been listed.

    Bank of Kathmandu Limited issued 11,00,000 units of “10.5% BOK Debenture 2086” between the 2nd and 7th Bhadras of 2079.

    6.60 lakh units were subscribed via private placement from the total issue of 11 lakh units, while the remaining 4.40 lakh units worth Rs. 44 crores were open for public issue, 5% of which was also allocated to mutual funds.

    The “10.50% BOK Debenture 2086” has a maturity period of 7 years and will provide an annual return of 10.50% during that time.

  • Sabaiko Laghubitta Approves 18.95% Dividend for Fiscal Year 2078/79

    Sabaiko Laghubitta Approves 18.95% Dividend for Fiscal Year 2078/79


    Sabaiko Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SABSL) has scheduled its 6th Annual General Meeting on the 26th of Falgun, 2079. The conference would begin at 10 a.m. that day at the Marsyangdi River View Resort in Bandipur.

    Among the other items on the agenda, the AGM will approve an 18.95% dividend of Rs. 5.11 crores for fiscal year 2078/79. On March 11, the board of directors resolved to disburse the dividend on the paid-up capital of Rs. 27 crores. Tax-free bonus shares of 18% and a cash dividend of 0.95% have been suggested. Thus, the bonus shares are worth little more than Rs. 4.86 crores, and the cash dividend is worth slightly more than Rs. 25.57 lakhs.

    There is also a plan to approve the auditor’s report containing PL statements, financial reports, and cash flow reports for fiscal year 2078/79 and select an auditor for fiscal year 2079/80. During the meeting, the proposal to provide the Board of Directors authority to monitor any company-related merger or acquisition procedures will be adopted.

    The book will be closed on February 14th. As a result, shareholders who held shares prior to that date are entitled to dividends and are welcome to attend this AGM.

  • 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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