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  • Muktinath Bikas Bank and Sadhana Laghubitta distributed bonus shares to shareholders’ demat accounts.

    Muktinath Bikas Bank and Sadhana Laghubitta distributed bonus shares to shareholders’ demat accounts.


    Muktinath Bikas Bank Limited (MNBBL) has given 13.5% bonus shares directly to its owners’ DEMAT accounts and encouraged them to dematerialize their shares.

    On 30th Poush, 2079, the bank had its 16th AGM for FY 2078/79. The AGM approved a dividend of 14.2105% for fiscal year 2078/79. The board of directors resolved on Poush 01 to disburse the dividend on the paid-up capital of Rs. 5.65 Arba. There was a proposal for 13.5% bonus shares worth Rs 76.37 crore and 0.7105% cash dividend (including bonus shares for tax purposes) of Rs 4.01 crore. Demat accounts are now receiving the same bonus dividend.

     

  • ICRA Nepal confirms the rating of NIC ASIA Bank’s Rs 3 arba debenture as ICRANP LBBB.

    ICRA Nepal confirms the rating of NIC ASIA Bank’s Rs 3 arba debenture as ICRANP LBBB.


     

    ICRA Nepal Limited has confirmed NIC Asia Bank Limited’s grade. The rating has been removed from the ‘Watch with Negative Implications’ category and moved to the “Issuer Not Cooperating” category, with the following notification for rating withdrawal:

    The rating agency has assessed the bank’s NPR 3,000 million subordinated debenture as [ICRANP] LBBB “Issuer Not Cooperating”; it has been withdrawn from watch with negative implications and moved to the issuer not cooperating category with notice of withdraw

  • 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

     

  • Molung Hydropower Company and Sagarmatha Jalvidyut Company IPO Shares Listed on NEPSE

    Molung Hydropower Company and Sagarmatha Jalvidyut Company IPO Shares Listed on NEPSE


     

    NEPSE has listed 80,25,000 unit IPO shares of Molung Hydropower Company Limited. This comprises promoter shares as well as shares offered to the general public and project-affected communities.

    The initial transaction range is Rs. 60.62 to Rs. 181.86. If the company executes the agreement with NEPSE, the IPO shares will trade in the secondary market the next day.

     

  • 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.

     

  • The capital market downturn has resulted in a significant reduction in Hathway Investment Nepal’s profitability.

    The capital market downturn has resulted in a significant reduction in Hathway Investment Nepal’s profitability.


    Hathway Investment Nepal Limited (Hathway), Nepal’s first private-equity investment firm, generated Rs. 1277 million in operating income (OI) in fiscal year 2022. For FY 23, the company has projected an operating income of around Rs. 116 million.

    ICRA Ratings has assigned a long-term rating of LBBB to Hathway for long-term loans totaling Rs. 147.7 million and an A3 rating to the short-term fund totaling Rs. 852.3 million.

     

  • Because of the Liquor Industry’s Boom and Bust Period

    Because of the Liquor Industry’s Boom and Bust Period


     

    Vijay Distillery Private Limited (VDPL), which manufactures liquor brands such as Ruslan Vodka, generated Rs. 2085 million in sales revenue in 2022.

    The company’s revenue has decreased by Rs. 59.3 crores compared to FY 2021. For fiscal year 20/21, the company generated sales revenue of Rs. 2678 crore (Million). VDPL’s profit margin for FY2022 has been tempered by a drop in sales margin, a high debt level, an increase in interest rates amid reduced banking sector liquidity, and an increase in promotional expenses for recently released products.

  • Remittance inflows increased by 25.3% to Rs. 794.32 billion in the first eight months of fiscal year 2022/23.

    Remittance inflows increased by 25.3% to Rs. 794.32 billion in the first eight months of fiscal year 2022/23.


     

    Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Nepal’s central bank, has released the country’s current macroeconomic and financial situation based on eight months of data ending in mid-March 2022/23.

  • The IPO of Makar Jitumaya Suri Hydropower Company will be completed on Wednesday.

    The IPO of Makar Jitumaya Suri Hydropower Company will be completed on Wednesday.


     

    Makar Jitumaya Suri Hydropower Company Limited’s initial public offering (IPO) will take place this Wednesday, March 29th, 2079. The allotment program will take place at the issue manager’s Kamaladi office, Prabhu Capital Limited.

    From the 19th to the 25th Chaitra, the company issued 13,37,302 units of Rs 100 face value shares to the general public as an Initial Public Offering (IPO) worth Rs 13.37 crore. Out of the total 15,20,000 units, or 20% of the issued capital, 10% or 152,000 units have already been issued and allotted to Nepalese citizens working abroad, while 2%, or 32,028 units, were set aside for the company’s employees, and 5%, or 80,070 units, were set aside for the general public.

  • Nothing Phone 1 is Launching in Nepal – Exclusively on Daraz

    Nothing Phone 1 is Launching in Nepal – Exclusively on Daraz


    Nepal’s leading e-commerce platform, Daraz, has announced the exclusive launch of the “Nothing Phone 1” in Nepal on April 11. The Nothing Phone 1 is the first product from the new technology venture “Nothing,” founded by the co-founder of OnePlus, Carl Pei. This much-anticipated smartphone will be available exclusively on Daraz for Nepalese customers.

    The Nothing Phone 1 is an exceptional smartphone that stands out in terms of design, features, and innovation. This phone has a sleek and elegant design with a transparent back panel, giving it a futuristic and premium look. The Nothing Phone 1 is equipped with a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display, providing an immersive viewing experience with rich colors and sharp details. The phone’s display also has a 120Hz refresh rate, making it perfect for gaming and smooth scrolling.

    The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor, which provides lightning-fast performance and efficient power consumption. The Nothing Phone 1 is available in two variants: 8GB RAM with 128GB storage and 12GB RAM with 256GB storage. The phone runs on Android 11 with a custom skin called “Nothing UI,” which is designed to provide a clean and simple user interface.

    One of the most exciting features of the Nothing Phone 1 is its camera setup. The phone has a triple-camera setup, including a 64-megapixel primary camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 5-megapixel macro lens. The phone’s camera is also equipped with several AI features, including AI scene detection, AI beautification, and more.

    The Nothing Phone 1 also has a large 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging, which allows you to charge the phone from 0% to 100% in just 35 minutes. The phone also has support for 5G, making it future-proof and ready for the next generation of mobile networks.

    The anticipated cost of the 8/128GB version of the Nothing Phone (1) in Nepal is approximately Rs. 55,999. Meanwhile, the Indian market offers the same variant starting at INR 32,999, with the 8/256GB option priced at INR 35,999 and the top-of-the-line 12/256GB variant at INR 38,999. This phone comes in two color options, Black and White. The Nothing Phone (1) is set to arrive in Nepal via Daraz on April 11th, and we anticipate that the smartphone will be more reasonably priced.

  • Mirmire Laghubitta (MMFDB) and Nerude Laghubitta (NLBBL) Call for Baisakh 10 SGM to Approve Merger

    Mirmire Laghubitta (MMFDB) and Nerude Laghubitta (NLBBL) Call for Baisakh 10 SGM to Approve Merger


     

    The Special General Meeting (SGM) of Mirmire Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (MMFDB) and Nerude Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (NLBBL) has been scheduled for 10th Baisakh, 2080. The MMFDB meeting will be held at Hotel Sarathi in Dhulikhel, while the NLBBL meeting will be held at Udhyog Sangathan Morang in Biratnagar. The MMFDB meeting will begin at 12:30 PM that day, while the NLBBL meeting will begin at 11 AM.

  • “Siddhartha Investment Growth Scheme 3” Public Offering

    “Siddhartha Investment Growth Scheme 3” Public Offering


    Siddhartha Capital Limited is launching the closed-end mutual fund scheme “Siddhartha Investment Growth Scheme 3” today, on the 26th Chaitra, and will close on the 29th Chaitra, 2079. If the issue is not fully subscribed by the early closing date, it may be extended until Baisakh 10.

    10%, or 1.2 crore units worth Rs. 12 crores, have been allocated to the fund promoter Siddhartha Bank Limited, while 5%, or 60 lakh units, have been allocated to the fund manager Siddhartha Capital. As a result, the remaining 10.20 crore units will be made available to the gen