Garima Bikas Bank has introduced two new loan programs: Garima Easy Home and SME loans, both with a competitive interest rate of 11.99%. Borrowers can benefit from a fixed interest rate of 11.99% over a seven-year term under these new schemes.
The bank’s extensive network consists of 121 branches and 50 ATM outlets, providing convenient access to its services.
Nabil Bank is introducing an attractive option for home loans, presenting two competitive fixed interest rate choices: 10.99% for a 7-year term and 11.99% for a 10-year term. Homeowners often worry about fluctuating rates impacting their monthly payments, as explained by Chadani Shrestha, Head of the Personal Lending Unit at Nabil Bank. To address this concern, the bank has launched the ‘Nabil Dhukka Ghar Karja’ scheme, offering homeowners peace of mind with stable and affordable fixed rates throughout the loan period.
Under the ‘Nabil Dhukka Ghar Karja’ plan, first-time homebuyers can benefit from financing up to 70% of the property’s value, while others can secure up to 60% financing. The loan process is designed to be hassle-free and convenient for all applicants.
Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank has recently introduced new loan schemes with an attractive interest rate of 12.12%. These schemes offer customers the opportunity to access various types of loans, including home loans, MSME loans (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises), and EV loans (Electric Vehicle loans), all at a reduced interest rate compared to standard loan offerings.
Under the home loan scheme, eligible borrowers can receive loans up to 60% of the collateral’s valuation. The repayment period for these home loans can extend up to 30 years, providing customers with a long-term financing option for their residential property needs. However, it is essential to note that the loan amount must not exceed Rs. 1.50 crore to qualify for this particular loan scheme.
For those seeking financial support for their MSME ventures, the bank is offering loans equivalent to 80% of the collateral’s valuation. This can be a significant boost for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand or invest in their businesses.
As for the EV loan, the bank provides borrowers with the opportunity to access funding up to 80% of the vehicle’s price, making it more affordable for customers interested in purchasing electric vehicles.
To further streamline the loan application process and enhance customer convenience, Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank is ensuring that applicants receive the loan amount promptly. According to their media statement, once applicants submit all the necessary documentation, they can expect to receive the loan amount within three working days.
Overall, these new loan schemes by Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank aim to offer competitive interest rates and faster loan processing to cater to the diverse financial needs of their customers, ranging from homeownership to business expansion and environmentally friendly vehicle purchases.
The banking sector in Nepal has recently witnessed a decrease in the interbank interest rate, indicating an increase in liquidity within the system. According to data provided by Nepal Rastra Bank, the interbank interest rate of banks has fallen below 1 percent. Specifically, on Ashad 27, the interbank interest rate remained stable at 0.83 percent.
In parallel, the average Cash Deposit (CD) ratio experienced a decline on Ashad 27, reaching 81.67 percent compared to the 82.11 percent recorded on Ashad 25. This decline in the CD ratio can be attributed to the infusion of an additional Rs. 23 Arba into the banking system.
As of Ashad 25, the total deposits held by banks and financial institutions amounted to Rs. 57.13 Kharba. By Ashad 27, this figure had increased to Rs. 57.36 Kharba. Moreover, the credit investment by banks stood at Rs. 48.51 Kharba.
Overall, these developments indicate a higher level of liquidity within the banking sector in Nepal, reflected by the decrease in interbank interest rates and the rise in total deposits. This increased liquidity provides potential opportunities for financial institutions to support credit investment and drive economic growth.
Ghorahi Cement Industry Limited, a company in Nepal, has recently issued an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to the general public. The IPO consists of 69,11,670 unit shares priced at Rs 435 per unit, including a premium of Rs 335. The offer opened on 32nd Jestha, 2080 and is scheduled to close on 4th Ashad, with a possible extension until 14th Ashad if it is not fully subscribed.
The allocation of shares includes 20% for project-affected locals, 606,350 units for Nepalese citizens working abroad, 328,961 units for mutual funds, and 19,530 units for company employees. The remaining 69,11,670 units are available for the general public. The IPO is expected to generate Rs. 3.44 Arba for the company, with Rs 2.65 Arba as the premium amount and the rest contributing to the paid-up capital.
The IPO has garnered significant interest from investors, as the number of applications received so far has surpassed the available shares. According to CDSC, 288,456 applicants have applied for a total of 98,02,460 units, resulting in an oversubscription of 1.42 times.
Himalayan Capital Limited and Nabil Investment Banking Limited have been appointed as the issue managers for the IPO. The application process allows a minimum of 10 units and a maximum of 10,00,000 units to be applied for.
CARE Ratings Nepal Limited has assigned a rating of `CARE-NP BBB- (Is)’ to Ghorahi Cement Industry Limited. This rating signifies a moderate degree of safety in terms of the company’s ability to meet its financial obligations in a timely manner.
Overall, the IPO of Ghorahi Cement Industry Limited has attracted significant investor interest, surpassing expectations and demonstrating confidence in the company’s prospects.
A total of 468,845 units of the “8% Everest Bank Limited Debenture 2079” have been removed from trading on the NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange). This delisting indicates that the debenture has reached its maturity date, which was Jestha 28, 2079. Investors who held these debentures will now receive their principal investment amount along with the interest earned.
The “8% Everest Bank Limited Debenture 2079” offered a fixed annual return of 8% to its unitholders throughout its duration. Now that it has matured, Everest Bank Limited will initiate the process of refunding the initial investment amount and distributing the accrued interest to the debenture holders. To obtain more specific details about the refund process and interest distribution, unitholders are advised to contact or visit the nearest branches of Everest Bank Limited, located in Hatisar, Kathmandu, Nepal. These branch offices will provide comprehensive information and assistance to the concerned debenture holders.
Today, the NEPSE index concluded at 1,942.63, marking a gain of 51.31 points from the previous trading day, representing a 2.71% increase. Yesterday, the index had gained 8.10 points. The trading day began at 1,891.37, which also served as the intraday low. However, the index reached a high of 1,942.64 before ultimately closing at 1,942.63.
A total of 271 scrips were traded through 38,796 transactions, with 6,067,432 shares changing hands, amounting to a turnover of Rs. 2.2 Arba. This turnover surpasses the previous trading day’s turnover of Rs. 1.278 Arba and marks the highest turnover in three months since February 26, 2023, when the turnover stood at Rs. 2.52 Arba.
The NEPSE index witnessed significant gains due to decreasing interest rates and a reduction in the CD ratio, which stands at 84.74, the lowest level this year. These factors contribute to increased investor confidence in the bearish market, potentially attracting new investors and additional brokers to foster market growth. Notably, the recent approval of licenses for seven new brokerage houses aligns well with this context and can be seen as beneficial for the market.
Shivam Cements Limited (SHIVM) recorded the highest turnover of Rs. 10.05 crores, closing at a market price of Rs. 436.50 per share. HIDCLP shares were the most actively traded during the session.
Four scrips experienced positive circuit limits for the day, indicating substantial upward movements. Conversely, Sunrise First Mutual Fund (SFMF) registered the highest decline of 2.00%.
All sector indices closed in the green, with the “Manufacturing And Processing” sector gaining the highest at 4.05%, while the “Mutual Fund” sector recorded the least gain of 0.55% for the day.
Nepal Investment Mega Bank has decided to issue debentures worth Rs. 4 arba, and they have chosen Prabhu Capital as the issue manager for this process. The debentures will be offered to the general public as well as institutional investors. The duration of the debenture is for ten years and it will provide a 10% interest rate annually.
The bank’s Senior Deputy CEO, Mr. Mahesh Sharma Dhakal, and CEO of Prabhu Capital, Mr. Asish Gauchan, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a program held for this purpose. The appointment of Prabhu Capital as the issue manager and the signing of the MoU have been communicated to the public via a media statement.
By offering debentures to the public, Nepal Investment Mega Bank is essentially offering a fixed interest rate investment option to the investors for the next ten years. The interest rate of 10% is expected to provide an attractive return to the investors, while also helping the bank raise funds for its operations and future investments.
Prabhu Capital, as the issue manager, will be responsible for overseeing the entire debenture issuance process, including the marketing and distribution of the debentures to potential investors. As a merchant bank, Prabhu Capital has experience in managing and underwriting various types of securities, and its involvement is expected to ensure a smooth and successful debenture issuance process.
Overall, the appointment of Prabhu Capital as the issue manager for Nepal Investment Mega Bank’s debenture issuance is a positive development for both the bank and potential investors. It provides investors with an attractive investment option, while also enabling the bank to raise funds for its operations and growth.
Grameen Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (GBLBS) has reported a net profit of Rs. 5.9 Crores in the third quarter of FY 2079/2080, marking a 79.19% decrease compared to the same quarter in the previous year. The company’s net interest income decreased by 26.48% to Rs. 67.31 Crores, while its borrowings decreased by 16.70% to Rs. 5.70 Arba and deposits decreased by 4.55% to Rs. 3.75 Arba. The company’s loans and advances also decreased by 10.03% to Rs. 12.71 Arba in this quarter. Non-performing loans increased to 7.94% from 4.23% in the corresponding quarter, while annualized earnings per share (EPS) stands at Rs. 8.01 and net worth per share is Rs. 235.87.
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.
In the third quarter ending Chaitra 2079 (FY79/80), Goodwill Finance Limited’s net profit plummeted by 86.68 percent to Rs 1.99 crore, compared to Rs 15 crore the previous year.
The decrease in Net Profit is attributable to a variance in other operating income, which has decreased by 46.29% due to an increase in Impairment charges and staff expenditures in this quarter.
In the third quarter, its net interest income (NII) increased by 57.73 percent to Rs 31.5 crore. Similarly, the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) was 13.46 percent, with Earnings per Share (EPS) falling to 2.82 percent.
According to the Nepal Bankers Association (NBA), the interest rate on fixed deposits would be reduced beginning in the approaching month of Baishakh, 2080. The majority of banks indicated support for decreasing the interest rate at the Bankers’ Association meeting on Wednesday, and the decision was taken to also cut the term interest rate.
The NBA, the umbrella organization for commercial banks, has resolved to slash interest rates. As a result, it has been agreed to reduce the interest rate on personal deposits by 10%. As a result of this change, the interest rate on fixed deposits has now fallen into the single digits.