Tag: Exciting

Celebrate New Year 2081 with FD Motors: Exclusive Offer on F5 A Pro Scooter

As the New Year 2081 dawns upon us, FD Motors extends warm wishes to all Nepalis, spreading joy, peace, and prosperity worldwide. To mark this auspicious occasion, FD Motors is delighted to announce an exclusive offer for its esteemed customers, providing an exciting opportunity to own the highly acclaimed F5 A Pro scooter.

This special offer is extended to the first 20 customers who purchase the F5 A Pro scooter, ensuring a rewarding start to the New Year. As an added bonus, each purchase includes a complimentary fast charger, enhancing convenience and efficiency for riders.

The F5 A Pro model from FD Motors boasts an array of impressive features, designed to elevate the riding experience to new heights. With its Side Drive 3K (PMSM) Motor, LFP Battery, and 120 KM Range, the F5 A Pro ensures superior performance and reliability on every journey. Additionally, its sleek and sporty design, coupled with 200mm ground clearance and 16″ front & 14″ rear tires, exudes style and functionality.

For those interested in availing this exclusive offer, Granth Electric Vehicles Pvt Ltd, the official dealer of FD Motors, is available to assist with inquiries and purchases in Kathmandu, Nepal. Customers can reach out to Granth Electric Vehicles Pvt Ltd for further details and to seize this exciting opportunity.

April 14, 2024
Exciting Opportunities Await: Ridi Power Company Calls Special General Meeting for Lucrative Rights Offering and Capital Amendment

Ridi Power Company Limited (RIDI) has announced its plan to hold a Special General Meeting (SGM) on 8th Ashad, 2080. The meeting will take place at the Indreni Complex in Naya Baneshwor, Kathmandu, starting at 11 am.

One of the key proposals on the agenda is a rights offering of a 1:0.50 ratio, which means that existing shareholders will have the opportunity to purchase additional shares at a ratio of one share for every two shares held. The total number of rights shares being offered is 77,44,506 units, valued at Rs. 77.44 Crores. However, this issuance is subject to approval by the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON).

The rights shares will be issued based on the company’s paid-up capital, which currently stands at Rs. 1,54,89,01,200. If approved, the authorized, issued, and paid-up capital of the company will increase accordingly. To facilitate these changes, the meeting will also seek to amend the relevant sections of the Articles of Association and grant full authority to the Board of Directors (BoDs) to carry out the necessary amendments as guided by the regulatory board.

The book closure date for shareholders to be eligible to attend the SGM is Jestha 32. This means that shareholders who hold shares in the company on or before this date will have the right to participate in the meeting and have their voices heard.

The SGM serves as an important platform for shareholders to discuss and decide on crucial matters related to the company’s future direction and growth.

June 6, 2023
Stock Trading in Nepal – An Introduction

A share is essentially a fraction of a company’s ownership. Purchasing or selling shares entails acquiring or disposing of a portion of the company’s ownership. The stock market, also known as the share market, is a place where you can buy and sell stocks. In order to raise money, public corporations usually sell shares to the public, but the stock market often trades other instruments such as debentures, bonds, and mutual funds.

Dividends are a way for you to get a piece of those companies’ earnings as a shareholder. While share trading is an exciting way to earn money both actively and passively, it is also risky since investors can have to bear the loss if the company fails. As a result, as a novice, it is important that you gain a thorough understanding of the market before investing your money in stocks.

Here is a brief introduction of how you can participate in the game of stock trading.

1. GET STARTED: OPEN A DEMAT ACCOUNT

Opening a dematerialized (DEMAT) account at one of the Depositary Participant (DP) licensed by the Central Depository System and Clearing Limited (CDSC) is a prerequisite to participate in both primary and secondary market. Most commercial banks, merchant bankers and stockbrokers provide such services. If you already own some stocks in your name, then you can give your DP to dematerialize your physical share certificates into dematerialized shares. The DEMAT account is similar to a bank account which debits and credits the shares you sell or purchase. Most DP’s also provide clients with facilities to check their DEMAT account status online as well.

2. KNOW THE MARKET

To get started in the stock market, it is essential to first understand how the market functions. Securities Board of Nepal (www.sebon.gov.np); the sole regulator of the capital market is a useful source for primary information. Its website provides information on various securities laws, investor education, and upcoming public issues amongst others. Similarly, the Nepal Stock Exchange (www.nepalstock.com) the sole secondary market; and its mobile-based application is a great source to get hands-on information. There are many other popular websites that provide constant updates about the capital market such as; Share Sansar and Mero Lagani. Furthermore daily national newspapers, websites of merchant bankers and credit rating agency – icranepal.com – also provide good information.

3. PARTICIPATE IN THE PRIMARY MARKET – APPLY IN PRIMARY OFFERINGS

One of the best opportunities to participate in the capital market is to apply for primary offers in the primary market such as; Initial Public Offering (IPO) or Further Public Offering (FPO). Most companies offer primary issues to the general public at face value of NPR 100 per stock, or at a premium based on their valuations. The risk is lower when you purchase in the primary market as you get an opportunity to buy shares at a lower cost as compared to purchasing those shares in the secondary market once they are listed. Also, look out for opportunities to participate in the primary offering of mutual fund schemes which can be a beginning point.

News about primary issues generally comes out in national newspapers and are widely announced on other media platforms. Once you know the primary issues are out, you can read their prospectus to see their detail information such as; past and projected performance, & management amongst others. You can also look at their credit rating provided by a licensed credit rating agency before making the decision to invest.

4. PARTICIPATE IN THE SECONDARY MARKET– OPEN A TRADING ACCOUNT AT A STOCKBROKER OFFICE

All the stocks offered via the primary market are listed in the secondary market i.e. Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE); currently, there are 231 companies listed in the stock exchange. The secondary market provides the platform to sell the shares you hold or purchase new shares from the market. The share price of these listed companies and the value of NEPSE Index changes every day based on total demand and supply of shares in the market.

If you wish to get involved in the secondary market, you will need to open a transaction account at a stock broker’s office. There are currently 50 stockbrokers licensed by NEPSE while there are a few stock broker offices outside Kathmandu. Once you open an account with a stockbroker, they will provide you with a unique ID code via which all the transactions in your name will be executed.

To make a purchase or sale order you will simply have to call your stock brokers or visit their office to place an order, make sure you have the shares in your DMAT account before you place a sell order to your stockbroker. The stockbroker charges some commission as a brokerage fee for each transaction while you have also have to pay a capital gain tax of 5% if applicable while making sales.

5. STILL CONFUSED- SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP

If you are still confused and less confident about entering the market or you do not have time, energy and resources, do not worry as there are a number of professional licensed Portfolio Management Companies providing you with a full range of products and services under Portfolio Management Services (PMS). Based on your investment goals and expectations, these portfolio managers develop portfolios matching your risk appetite and invests in the capital markets on your behalf. The portfolio manager charges minimal annual and performance fees while these services offer you the opportunity to grasp the benefits of the capital markets. Moreover, you can also handover your existing portfolio to these portfolio managers for restructuring and further management.

All in all, as the stock market is constantly evolving and getting technical, retail investors are highly advised to seek professional advice and avoid making investments on herd mentality – invest wisely!

January 3, 2023