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.
NEPSE has listed 5,63,558 unit bonus shares of ICFC Finance Ltd (ICFC).
On Poush 29, 2079, the firm had its 19th AGM for the fiscal year 2078/79. The board of directors approved a 10% dividend for fiscal year 2078/79. On Mangsir 14, the board of directors resolved to issue the dividend on the paid-up capital of Rs. 1.12 Arba. There was a proposal for 5% bonus shares worth Rs. 5.63 crores and a 5% cash dividend (tax purposes) of Rs. 5.63 crores. NEPSE now lists the same bonus shares.
Last week, ICFC closed at Rs. 431.
Similarly, Aadhikhola Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (AKBSL) has 3,57,000 unit bonus shares listed on NEPSE.
The ultimate merger procedure has been completed between Sana Kisan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SKBBL) and RMDC Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (RMDC). On Bhadra 31, 2079, the firms signed a merger agreement.
Similarly, the share exchange ratio between Sana Kisan and RMDC has been determined to be 1:0.87. Investors who now own 100 shares of RMDC Microfinance will get 87 shares of the amalgamated firm.
Similarly, it has been decided to nominate 2-2 persons from each institution’s promoter group, 1-1 person from the general group, and 1 person as an expert director, in accordance with the terms of the Bank and Financial Institutions Act of 2073.
On Falgun 14, 2079, Infinity Laghubitta held its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) for the fiscal year 2078–2079 under the direction of its chairman, Mr. Bala Ram Bista.
The AGM has approved the board’s request to distribute 20% bonus shares worth Rs 8.29 crore to its shareholders from the profit it had generated in the prior fiscal year, in addition to the usual financial reports.
According to a press release, the AGM also featured a leadership symposium for the firm’s staff, and the company also recognized its top performers.
Siddhartha Insurance Limited (SIL) has launched 11,59,200 unit bonus shares on NEPSE.
On Poush 29, 2079, the firm had its 21st Annual General Meeting, at which the 9.4737% dividend for the fiscal year 2078/79 was approved. A 9% bonus share and 0.4737% cash dividend (for tax purposes) from the paid-up capital of Rs. 1.28 Arba were recommended at the board of directors meeting on Poush 7. As a result, the proposal included bonus shares worth Rs. 11.59 crores and cash dividends of Rs. 61.01 lakh.
The same bonus shares are now on the NEPSE list. Last week, SIL finished at Rs. 611.
Radhi Bidyut Company Limited (RADHI) has launched 7,59,990.842 unit bonus shares on NEPSE.
The company’s AGM, held on Poush 28, 2079, approved a 5% dividend for fiscal year 2078/79. The board of directors of the firm met on the 5th of Poush 2079 and suggested a 5% dividend from the paid-up capital. The firm has a paid-up capital of Rs. 1.59 Arba. A cash dividend of 0.25% (including tax) and 4.75% bonus shares were proposed. NEPSE now lists the same bonus shares.
Yesterday, RADHI closed at Rs. 262.10.
Similarly, Himalayan Bank Limited (HBL) has launched 1,03,74,980.58 unit bonus shares on NEPSE.
The company’s 30th AGM, held on Poush 28, 2079, approved a 19.11% dividend for fiscal year 2078/79. On Poush 05, the 427th board of directors meeting resolved to disburse the dividend on paid-up capital. Bonus shares worth 11.11% and cash dividends of 8% were suggested.
NEPSE now lists the same bonus shares. HBL’s LTP is Rs. 285.
Himalayan Bank Limited (HBL) and Civil Bank Limited (CBL) have finalized their merger, and the combined operation will commence on Falgun 12 under the name “Himalayan Bank Limited.” The business signed a merger agreement with a swap ratio of 100: 80.28.
National Life Insurance Company Limited (NLICL) has released its second-quarter report for fiscal year 2079/2080, showing a 57.70% increase in Net Profit compared to the previous year’s equivalent period. The net profit of the firm climbed to Rs. 22.73 crores in this quarter from Rs. 14.41 crores in the previous quarter.
National Life has a paid-up capital of Rs. 4.64 Arba and a reserve of Rs. 26.65 crores, according to the unaudited report for the second quarter issued today.
The corporation has a life insurance policy worth Rs. 56.15 Arba and a contingency fund worth Rs. 37.20 crores.
The Net Premium increased by 10.84% to Rs. 7.53 Arba in FY 2079/2080 from Rs. 6.79 Arba in the previous year’s equivalent quarter. The firm earned Rs. 2.12 arba through investment, loans, and other sources. NLICL reports a write-back for potential losses of Rs. 70.53 Lakh for this period.
Ridi Power Company Limited (RIDI) reported a 95.81% decrease in net profit in the second quarter (Q2) of the current fiscal year 2079/80. Profit declined to Rs. 1.96 crores in this quarter from Rs. 46.98 crores in the previous year’s equivalent quarter.
In this quarter, the firm recorded total income of Rs. 18.92 crores, a 71.94% reduction from the previous year’s similar period.
According to management, there has been no substantial change in the organization’s balance, income, or liquidity during this quarter. The operations are carried out in accordance with the company’s business plan. During this quarter period, as the company’s interest climbed, the income decreased, and it is projected that the profit will improve when the interest expenditure reduces in the future days, and the income will improve from the following quarter.
It has a reserve resource of Rs. 50.25 crores and a share capital of Rs 1.10 Arba. For Fiscal Year 2078/79, the corporation additionally proposed 40% bonus shares worth Rs. 44,25,43,200 and a 2.10% cash dividend (including tax) of Rs 2,32,33,518. The firm has capitalized these extra dividends, resulting in an increased paid-up capital of Rs. 1.54 Arba.
Furthermore, the business intends to issue 77,44,506 rights shares (1: 0.50 ratio right shares) to shareholders. Following SEBON clearance, this will be given from the paid-up capital of Rs. 1.54 Arba.
Its annualized earnings per share are Rs 3.56, its net value per share is Rs 145.43, and its P/E ratio is 153.94.
Tomorrow morning, or on Magh 27, 2079, Shuvam Power Limited’s (SHUVAM) initial public offering (IPO) will take place. On the property of the issue manager, Muktinath Capital Limited, in Naxal, the allotment program will take place.
From the 18th Magh to the 22nd Magh, the company distributed 481,882 units of shares with a face value of 100 rupees to the general public as part of an IPO. 10%, or 58,058 units, of the total 580,580 units have already been allocated to Nepalese people living and working overseas. 2%, or 11,610 units, were set aside for firm workers. 5%, or 29,030 units, of the total offered shares were reserved for mutual funds. 481,882 more units were produced for the
Sahas Urja Limited’s net profit fell 37.26 percent in the second quarter of the current fiscal year 2079/80. The hydroelectric firm reported in its unaudited financial report for the second quarter published today that its net profit declined to Rs 21.59 crore in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2079/80 from Rs 34.42 crore in the comparable period of the previous fiscal year 2078/79.
The share capital stands at Rs. 3.50 arba, with reserves at Rs. 2.31 arba. Its annualized EPS is Rs. 12.34, its net worth per share is Rs 166.13, and the firm is traded at a P/E ratio of 46.02 times.
The 86 MW Solu Khola (Dudh Koshi) Hydropower Project is currently under construction by the business. Because Solu Khola is still in the process of internal testing, the money from energy sales has not yet begun, and the other income reported in the financial statement is unreal because it is earned using the NFRS system’s IFRIC 12: Service Concession Arrangement basis.
Ankhukhola Hydropower Company Limited (AKJCL) has released its Q2 financial report for fiscal year 2079/80, which shows a 29.43% decrease in net profit to Rs. 2.66 crores. During the previous fiscal year’s same quarter, the firm generated a net profit of Rs.3.77 crores.
Total revenue during the second quarter was down 10.43% to Rs. 12.23 crores as compared to total revenue through the second quarter of FY 2078/079.
On 8th Bhadra 2070, Ankhu Khola-1 (8.4 MW) was linked to the National Grid. The firm would receive a grant of Rs. 4.62 crore from the Nepal Government for its installed capacity of 8.4 MW. This money has not been included in revenue since it has not yet been received from the Nepal Government.
Administrative and general expenditures climbed by 30.95% in the second quarter, while finance expenses reduced by 10.67% to Rs. 5.30 Crores.
The company’s current paid-up capital is Rs.80 crore, with a negative reserve fund of Rs.21.20 crore. With this capital, the capital declared an EPS of Rs. 6.66 and a net value per share of Rs.73.50.
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) is the country’s sole stock exchange. It is located in Kathmandu, Nepal, at Singha Durbar Plaza.
In 2033 BS, the government established a security purchasing and trading center in Nepal. In 2050 BS, the same location became the Nepal Stock Exchange Limited (NEPSE).
On January 13, 1994, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) inaugurated its trading floor (29 Poush, 2050). It is Nepal’s sole stock exchange. As of May 13, 2020, the total market capitalisation of the companies listed on NEPSE is around Rs 1.54 trillion.
The primary function of the stock exchange is to facilitate the trading of listed securities. NEPSE has been trying to register publicly issued securities in the secondary market so that they can be traded easily. This is referred to as listing.
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Nepse has been a prominent regulatory organization in terms of market operations, listed firms, and securities dealers, in keeping with its goal of trading shares, bonds, mutual fund units, and other securities through member brokers.
At the moment, the Nepal Stock Exchange offers general investors the ability to purchase and sell securities through 50 member brokers and 41 Remote Work Stations (RWS) in key cities both inside and outside the Kathmandu Valley.
The brokerage firm and its branches are spread across 21 different cities in Nepal.
Nepal’s capital market is in its early phases of development due to the size of the market, kind of company, financial instruments to be exchanged, laws and regulations, technology utilized for business, other physical infrastructure, manpower, and so on.
Similarly, Nepse is a founder member and current Executive Board Member of the South Asian Federation of Exchanges. It is also an Affiliate Member of the World Federation of Exchanges, with plans to become a full member soon.
The Government of Nepal promotes the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). The Nepalese government owns 58.65 percent of NEPSE.
The significant shareholders of the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) are shown in the table below. It also includes a proportion of ownership.
| S.No | Shareholders | Share Ownership (%) |
| 1 | Government of Nepal | 58.65 |
| 2 | Nepal Rastra Bank | 34.6 |
| 3 | Rastriya Banijya Bank | 6.12 |
| 4 | Members(Brokers) | 0.62 |
According to the Securities Act of 2006, the Board of Directors (BOD) of the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) is made up of members from various sectors. The BOD now consists of two members from the Nepal Government, one from Nepal Rastra Bank, and one from Rastriya Banijya Bank. Furthermore, the BOD will propose one member as a capital market expert. NEPSE’s General Manager will serve as a director on the BOD.
NEPSE index is the market value weighted index. This index shows the aggregate growth in capitalization of companies listed in Nepal Stock Exchange.
Nepse Index reached its all-time high of 1881.45 on July 27, 2016.
Index calculated from the market capitalization of companies classified under group “A” is called sensitive index.
The sub-indices in Nepse include:
1. Banking
2. Development bank
3. Finance
4. Microfinace
5. Manufacturing And Processing
6. Hydro Power
7. Non Life Insurance
8. Life Insurance
9. Hotels
10. Mutual Fund
11. Other
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Develops and expands the secondary market in the capital market by supporting the policy and guidelines of the Government of Nepal.
Regulates listed companies, brokers and investors.
Spreads public awareness about capital markets.
Regulates and monitors the listed public limited companies.
Take membership with national and international capital market organizations.
List new companies to trade on the stock exchange, as well as OTC companies that are not listed or disbanded.
Development and expansion of the capital market by increase the number of institutions involved in the market.
Runs a clean, transparent, credible, fair market and works in the interest of investors.