The NEPSE index closed at 1,871.33 today, up 27.31 points from the previous trading day’s close. This represents a 1.48% increase. Yesterday, the index rose 5.54 points.
Today, the index opened at 1,845.65 and closed at 1,844.41. In contrast, it reached a high of 1,872.11 before closing at 1,871.33.
Himalaya Urja Bikas Company Limited (HURJA) has been granted permission by the Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) to issue rights shares to the general public.
The Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the distribution of right shares in a 1:1 ratio. The company proposed issuing right shares in a 1:2 ratio, or 200% of the company’s paid-up capital, at the board of directors meeting on Poush 05. The same agenda was approved at the company’s 22nd AGM, but it was subject to ERC approval. However, the board has now approved the issuance of the right shares in a 1:1 or 100% ratio rather than 1:2 or 200%.
The NEPSE index closed at 1,844.02 today, up 5.54 points from the previous trading day’s close. This represents a 0.30% increase. Yesterday, the index fell 28.31 points.
Today, the index opened at 1,837.65 and closed at 1,833.08. In contrast, it reached a high of 1,851.49 before settling at 1,844.02.
For the fiscal year 2078/79, Samudayik Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SLBSL) has reduced the dividend percentage from 21.05263% to 15%.
Previously, from the paid-up capital of Rs. 13.20 crores, 10% bonus shares worth Rs. 1.32 crores and 11.05263% cash dividend (tax purposes) worth Rs. 1.45 crores were proposed.
Gold prices continue to break all-time highs. Today’s increase is due to a single-day gain of Rs. 2000 in fine gold, while tejabi gold has climbed by Rs. 1,950 from yesterday’s price.
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association’s official website, fine gold is now trading at Rs. 111,000 per tola. Yesterday, the tariff remained unchanged at Rs. 109,000 per tola. Meanwhile, Tejabi gold is currently trading at Rs. 110,450. In contrast, the cost was kept at Rs. 108,500 per tola yesterday.
On March 19, 2023, the price of gold reached an all-time high on the Nepali market. Fine gold cost Rs. 110,000 a tola, while tejabi gold cost Rs. 109,500.
The NEPSE index finished at 1,875.07 today, up 8.39 points from the previous trading day’s close. This is a 0.45% increase. Yesterday, the index fell 5.20 points.
Today, the index began at 1,866.83 and closed at 1,857.63. In contrast, it reached a high of 1,878.53 before closing at 1,875.07.
Through 21,504 transactions, 262 scrips changed hands. A total of 2,602,956 shares were traded, totaling Rs. 81.6 crores in turnover. This is less than the previous day’s turnover of Rs. 91.76 Crores.
SHIVAM CEMENTS LTD (SHIVM) shares were the most actively traded, with a total turnover of Rs. 6.43 crores at a market price of Rs. 409 per share.
Kalinchowk Darshan Limited (KDL) had the highest profit of 9.97%.
Prudential Insurance had its 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Chaitra 16, 2079, under the chairmanship of Mr. Vishal Agrawal.
Apart from standard financial reports, the AGM approved a taxation proposal of 3.325% bonus shares and 0.17% cash dividend. According to the media announcement, the company’s paid-up capital would increase to Rs 1.22 arba.
Gurans Life Insurance Company Limited (GLICL) has scheduled its 13th Annual General Meeting for the 6th of Baisakh, 2080. The meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. that day at the company’s headquarters in Tinkune, Kathmandu.
Among the other items on the agenda, the AGM will approve 13.2712772% bonus shares for fiscal year 2078/79. The Board of Directors decided on Chaitra 09 to distribute 13.2712772% bonus shares for fiscal year 2077/78. The dividend will be paid from the company’s paid-up capital of Rs. 2,23,93,70,000. The bonus shares are thus worth Rs. 29,71,93,000. Pass the resolution to amend the Articles of Association to reflect the increased capital of the company as a result of the issuance of bonus shares.
The NEPSE index closed at 1,919.42 today, up 1.02 points from the previous trading day’s close. This is a 0.05% increase. Yesterday, the index rose 12.10 points.
Today, the index opened at 1,920.09 and closed at 1,901.62. In contrast, it reached a high of 1,922.04 before closing at 1,919.42.
Through 25,413 transactions, 258 scrips changed hands. A total of 2,539,048 shares were traded, totaling Rs. 81.62 crores in turnover. This is less than the previous day’s turnover of Rs. 1.443 Arba. This is the lowest volume since December 14th, 2022. At the time, the NEPSE index was hovering around 1800, with a turnover of Rs 72.78 crore.
The NEPSE index finished at 1,918.10 today, up 12.10 points from the previous trading day’s close. This is a 0.63% increase. Yesterday, the index rose 17.70 points.
The index began today at 1,910.35 and reached an intraday high of 1,906.40. In comparison, it dropped as low as 1,936.48 before closing at 1,918.10.
In 35,926 transactions, 258 scrips changed hands. A total of 4,077,778 shares were traded, totaling Rs. 1.443 Arba in turnover. This is more than the previous day’s turnover of Rs. 1.38 Arba.
The NEPSE index closed at 1,906 today, up 17.70 points from the previous trading day’s close. This represents a 0.94% increase. Yesterday, the index dropped 26.87 points.
Today’s index opened at 1,885.7 and reached an intraday high of 1906.61. In contrast, it dropped as low as 1,865.75 before closing at 1,906.
In 36,980 transactions, 261 scrips changed hands. A total of 4,308,645 shares were exchanged for a total of Rs. 1.38 Arba in turnover. This is more than the previous day’s turnover of Rs. 1.289 Arba.
The Securities Exchange Board of Nepal (SEBON) has added Api Power Company Limited (API) right shares to its preliminary review pipeline.
The hydropower company intends to issue 40% right shares worth Rs. 1.65 Arba to its existing shareholders in the form of 16,533,137 (1:0.40) units of right shares. API’s current paid-up capital, after adjusting for 7.5% bonus shares, is Rs. 4.13 Arba. As a result, following the issuance of the right share in the ratio of 1:0.40, the company’s paid-up capital will be increased to Rs. 5.78 Arba.