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  • NEPSE Index Gains 0.18% with Increased Turnover

    NEPSE Index Gains 0.18% with Increased Turnover


    The NEPSE index concluded today’s trading session at 1,821.60 points, marking an increase of 3.29 points compared to the previous closing. This translates to a gain of 0.18%. In contrast, the index had experienced a loss of 3.34 points the day before.

    At the start of the trading day, the index opened at 1,817.87 points and reached an intraday low of 1,810.10 points. However, it later reached a high of 1,827.77 points before settling at 1,821.60 points by the end of the day.

    The trading activity involved 269 scrips traded through 18,889 transactions. In total, 2,063,737 shares were exchanged, amounting to a turnover of Rs. 64.01 Crores. This figure is lower than the turnover recorded on the previous trading day, which stood at Rs. 72.49 Crores.

    NIC Asia Bank Limited (NICA) had the highest turnover of Rs. 5.01 crores and closed at a market price of Rs. 690 per share. The shares of HBL were the most actively traded during the session.

    Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ANLB) experienced the highest gain, surging by 9.99% and hitting the positive circuit for the day. On the other hand, Mai Khola Hydropower Limited (MKHL) witnessed a significant loss of 10% during the trading session.

    Out of the various sector indices, only two closed in the red. The “Non-Life Insurance” sector index experienced the highest gain of 0.99%, while the “Others” sector index recorded the highest loss of 0.89% for the day.

  • Upper Solu Hydro Electric Company Reports Net Profit of 1.08 Crores in Q3; Financial Expenses Increased By Huge Margin of 244.73%

    Upper Solu Hydro Electric Company Reports Net Profit of 1.08 Crores in Q3; Financial Expenses Increased By Huge Margin of 244.73%


    Upper Solu Hydro Electric Company Limited (USHEC) has released its unaudited third-quarter report for FY 2079/2080, reporting a net profit of Rs. 1.08 Crores, indicating a 78.98% decline from the relevant period of the previous fiscal year. The company’s paid-up capital remains at Rs. 1.35 Arba, and it has a negative reserve of Rs 3.64 Crores. Additionally, USHEC generated electricity sales worth Rs. 53.39 Crores in Q3 of FY 79/80, while finance expenses increased significantly by 244.73%, amounting to Rs. 30.73 Crores, affecting the company’s profitability for the period. The management analysis states that electricity was produced entirely from the organization’s project during the quarter period, and electricity was sold from the 132 KV transmission line, but reduced water flow in the river resulted in lower income than previous quarters. The company’s annualized EPS stood at Rs. 1.07, and its net worth per share was Rs. 97.30.

  • “National Hydro Power reports Q3 net loss of Rs. 2.29 Crores due to increased interest expenses; announces plans to issue 50% right shares”

    “National Hydro Power reports Q3 net loss of Rs. 2.29 Crores due to increased interest expenses; announces plans to issue 50% right shares”


    In the third quarter (Q3) of the current fiscal year 2079/80, National Hydro Power Company Limited (NHPC) reported a net loss of Rs. 2.29 Crores, compared to a profit of Rs. 3.27 Crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The company’s total revenue till the end of Q3 was Rs. 2.91 crores. However, NHPC’s administrative expenses declined by 6.97%, while financial expenses increased significantly by 125.40%, affecting the company’s profitability for this quarter.

    NHPC’s reserves and surplus currently stand at Rs. 83.03 Lakhs, with share capital at Rs. 1.64 Arba. The hydropower company plans to issue 50% right shares worth Rs. 82.21 Crores to its existing shareholders, which will increase the paid-up capital to Rs. 2.46 Arba after approval by SEBON.

    NHPC is also involved in the Lower Erkhuwa Hydropower Project in Bhojpur District, Province 1, which is expected to start generating 80 GWh of energy annually within 2023 and generate about N. Rs. 450 million in revenue. Additionally, the company is leading the study of the Likhu hydropower project, which is being promoted after concluding an agreement regarding holding of 75% shares in Bright Energy Solutions.

    NHPC’s annualized earning per share is currently at Rs. -1.86, while the net worth per share is at Rs. 100.50. The company’s Q3 report shows a decrease in reserves and surplus by 75.90%, property, plant, and equipment (NET) increasing by 0.51%, and a decline in total income (power sales) by 19.41%. The Q3 market price for NHPC was at 239.

     

  • Janaki Finance’s net profit falls by 70.76%.

    Janaki Finance’s net profit falls by 70.76%.


    Janaki Finance Limited (JFL) reported a 70.76 percent decrease in net profit in the third quarter (Q3) of fiscal year 2079/80.

    According to a report released today by the financing company, its net profit fell to Rs 1.53 crore in the third quarter from Rs 5.24 crore in the previous quarter.

    In Q3, Janaki Finance had a paid-up capital of Rs 69.04 crore and reserves of Rs 29.82 crore. The firm also has Rs. 19.5 crores in negative retained earnings.

    JFL has collected Rs 3.34 arba in deposits and has issued Rs 2.62 arba in loans and advances.

    On the other side, the company’s NPL has climbed by a staggering 391.67% to 23.60%.

  • Increased Impairment Charges Contributed to 8.81% RSDC Laghubitta’s net profit falls in the third quarter; NPL rises to 1.37%

    Increased Impairment Charges Contributed to 8.81% RSDC Laghubitta’s net profit falls in the third quarter; NPL rises to 1.37%


    RSDC Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha (RSDC) has released its third-quarter report for FY 2079/2080, which shows an 8.81% decrease in Net Profit. According to the company’s report, net profit fell to Rs. 8.69 crores from Rs. 9.43 crores in the previous year’s similar period.

    The company’s distributable profit after PL Appropriation and Regulatory Adjustments was Rs 5.63 crores in the third quarter.

    On the other hand, the company’s borrowings climbed by 32.42% to Rs. 5.93 Arba, up from Rs. 4.47 Arba in the same quarter last year. In this quarter, the company’s loans and advances to cooperatives climbed by 24.60% to Rs. 6.71 Arba.

  • The NEPSE Index increased by an incredible amount due to the decline in interest rates. 92.22 out of 100

    The NEPSE Index increased by an incredible amount due to the decline in interest rates. 92.22 out of 100


    The NEPSE index closed at 1,963.55 today, up 92.22 points from the previous trading day’s close. This represents a 4.93% increase. Yesterday, the index rose 27.31 points. In the last three days, the index has gained approximately 125.07 points.

    Today’s opening price for the index is 1,871.46, which is also the intraday low. In contrast, it reached a high of 1,963.89 before closing at 1,963.55.

     

  • 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.

  • For Fiscal Year 2078/79, Samudayik Laghubitta increased the dividend rate to 15%.

    For Fiscal Year 2078/79, Samudayik Laghubitta increased the dividend rate to 15%.


     

    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.

  • Gurans Life Insurance Company Holds Annual General Meeting on Baisakh 06 to Approve 13.27% Bonus Dividend and Merger-Related Agendas

    Gurans Life Insurance Company Holds Annual General Meeting on Baisakh 06 to Approve 13.27% Bonus Dividend and Merger-Related Agendas


     

    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.

     

  • Api Power Company Right Shares in SEBON Pipeline; Company to Issue 40% Right Share Soon

    Api Power Company Right Shares in SEBON Pipeline; Company to Issue 40% Right Share Soon


    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.

     

  • 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.

     

  • NEPSE Achieves A Positive Close: 4.55 Points Up As Turnover Remains At Rs. 2.525 Arba

    NEPSE Achieves A Positive Close: 4.55 Points Up As Turnover Remains At Rs. 2.525 Arba


    The NEPSE index increased 4.55 points from the previous trading day’s closing to close at 2,027.19 today. The gain here is 0.22%. On Thursday, the index fell 57.74 points.

    The index hit an intraday low of 1,961.24 and started the day at 2,016.54. Although it peaked at 2,029.66 and ended up closing at 2,027.19

    Through 50,532 transactions, 262 scrips changed hands. 6,515,852 shares in all were traded for a total market value of Rs. 2.525 Arba. This is a little more than the turnover of Rs. 2.522 Arba from the previous trading day.