Garima Capital Limited has launched a new program called “Every Nepali Shareholder,” enabling all Nepali citizens to open a Demat and Meroshare account without any charges. You can do this by visiting their main office in Kamalpokhri, Kathmandu, or at branch locations of Garima Bikas Bank Limited and Reliance Finance Limited across Nepal. Alternatively, you can also complete the process online through Garima Capital Limited’s website.
Stock price is falling. News portal haru depositor le withdraw gardai chan savings bhandai news banai ra cha.
They also delayed defending allegations towards the bank for few days. Shareholders haru panic bhayera bechdai chan.
What will be the implications if allegations turn out to be true and NRB decides that NICA has crossed the line?
Bonus shares dina ko lagi manipulation gareko prove bhayo bhane k huncha?
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The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index gained 15.33 points, or 0.73%, closing at 2,101.16 points, rebounding from the previous day’s loss of 10.50 points. Today’s trading began with the index opening at 2,085.81, hitting a low of 2,081.81, and peaking at 2,103.91.
Throughout the trading session, 314 different stocks were traded in 75,105 transactions. The volume of shares exchanged totaled 10,108,122, with a turnover of Rs. 3.58 Arba. Market capitalization stood at Rs. 33.02 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 11.33 Kharba.
“Sarbottam Cement Limited Initiates Book-Building IPO for General Public Participation”
Sarbottam Cement Limited is gearing up to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) to the general public, employing the book-building method for the first time. The IPO price for common investors is fixed at Rs 360.90 per share, requiring a minimum application of 50 units, with investors expected to allocate at least Rs 18,045 to participate.
Governed by book-building guidelines, the ‘cut-off price’ during primary share distribution to institutional investors was set at Rs 401 for Sarbottam Cement. Following these guidelines, shares are made available to the general public at a 10% reduced rate, specifically Rs 360.90 per share for common investors.
Investors must maintain a minimum balance of at least Rs 18,045 in their bank accounts; otherwise, the application will be automatically canceled. Sarbottam Cement’s IPO involves the issuance of 60 lakh units of shares, constituting 12.9033% of the total issued capital of Rs 4.65 arba. Out of this, 40% (24 lakh units) is allocated for qualified institutional investors, and the remaining 60% (36 lakh units) is available to the general public, including employees, foreign migrant workers, mutual fund schemes, and project-affected local people.
This move signifies a significant step in Sarbottam Cement’s financial journey, providing common investors with an opportunity to participate in the growth of the cement industry. As the IPO unfolds, market enthusiasts closely monitor the dynamics of this offering, offering a stake in Sarbottam Cement’s future endeavors. The company plans to issue IPOs for the general public by the first week of Poush.
Sarbottam Cement Limited has initiated its Initial Public Offering (IPO) through the book-building process exclusively for Qualified Institutional Investors (QIIs), starting on the 6th of Mangsir. In this initial phase, the company aims to issue 24,00,000 unit shares to QIIs, with the IPO closing on the 10th of Mangsir, 2080. The company has specified this timeframe for QIIs to participate in the bidding process.
The company’s total issued capital is Rs. 4.65 Arba, of which 12.9033% (60,00,000 unit shares) will be offered to the public, comprising Qualified Institutional Investors (QIIs) and the general public. Out of this, 40% (24,00,000 shares) will be allocated to Qualified Institutional Investors from the start of the IPO. The preliminary bid submitted by QIIs on 24th Asad suggested a price range of Rs. 501 to Rs. 751.50 per share. However, after a price revision, QIIs can now apply for the IPO with a maximum bid of Rs. 601.50 and a minimum of Rs. 401.
Upon the issuance of IPO shares, they will be traded at the determined cut-off price, which may vary from the base price of Rs. 501.25 based on investor demand. Following this, the general public will receive shares at a 10% discounted price from the company, calculated based on the minimum cut-off rate of QIIs. For instance, if the QII cut-off rate is Rs. 401, the issue rate for the general public’s 36 lakh units would be 10% less, i.e., Rs. 360.9 per share.
Global IME Capital Limited is overseeing the comprehensive issuance process for the cement company. ICRA Nepal has reaffirmed the issuer rating of [ICRANP-IR] BBB+ to Sarbottam Cement Limited, along with a long-term rating of [ICRANP] LBBB+ and a short-term rating of [ICRANP] A2 for Sarbottam’s bank loan limits.
Established in October 2010 as a private limited company and converted into a public limited company in July 2019, Sarbottam Cement Limited is engaged in clinker and cement production and sales. The majority of its shareholding is held by the Saurabh Group, a prominent business entity in Nepal. The company’s manufacturing facility is located in Ramnagar VDC-05, Nawalparasi district, specializing in the production of OPC and PPC cement under the brand “Sarbottam.”
Sonapur Minerals and Oil Limited (SONA) had its initial public offering (IPO) priced at Rs. 237.58 per share, but after entering the secondary market, it encountered ongoing difficulties. The stock experienced a troubling pattern, with negative circuit breakers triggered for three consecutive days, causing a significant decline in its trading value.
Currently, SONA’s share price is hovering near its IPO price at Rs. 255.20 per share, reflecting a substantial decrease of approximately 9.98% from its last closing price. Experts in the market speculate that there might be continued selling pressure, which could push the stock into another circuit breaker situation below its initial price.
SONA has a total of 30,750,500 shares listed on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). Among these, 12,165,680 shares were offered to the general public at a premium of Rs. 237.58 (consisting of Rs. 100 face value and Rs. 137.58 premium), while 1,34,520 shares were allocated to project-affected locals at Rs. 225 per share (comprising Rs. 100 face value and Rs. 125 premium).
The stock began trading at Rs. 350 on Sunday, with an opening range of Rs. 142.01 to Rs. 426.03. However, it hit a 10% negative circuit breaker on both the first day and Monday, resulting in a substantial decline of about 27.08% from its opening price.
In a similar vein, Ghorahi Cement Industry Limited (GCIL) encountered a comparable situation in the secondary market. The company’s IPO was launched at a premium price of Rs. 435 per share, but in subsequent trading days, its shares consistently traded below the issued price.
As of the most recent update, GCIL’s shares are trading at Rs. 390, marking a significant decrease of approximately 13.33% from its IPO price. The company has struggled to maintain its value in the secondary market, leading to concerns among investors and market observers about its performance and future prospects.
The challenges faced by SONA and GCIL in the secondary market highlight the difficulties newly listed companies encounter. Investors and stakeholders are actively evaluating the factors contributing to this decline and considering potential strategies these companies might employ to regain their standing in the market.
Dobhan HydroPower Company has recently chosen Sanima Capital as the issue manager for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO). The agreement between the hydro company’s Managing Director, Mr. Puranjan Rai, and the merchant bank’s CEO, Mr. Bishm Raj Chalise, was formalized during a program, according to a media statement.
In the IPO, Dobhan HydroPower Company plans to offer 2.28 million unit shares to the general investors, amounting to a total value of Rs. 22.80 crore. The hydro company is presently involved in the construction of the Junbesi Khola hydro project in the Solukhumbu district, with 75% of the construction work already completed, as stated in the media release.
The Securities Board of Nepal (Sebon) has granted licenses to 11 new companies to act as stock brokers in Nepal’s securities market.The board issued the licenses on Monday, June 5, 2023.
The 11 companies that received licenses are:
With the issuance of these licenses, the total number of securities dealers in Nepal has increased to 69. Of these, 50 are full-time securities brokers and 19 are limited-time securities brokers.
The Sebon has been issuing licenses to new securities dealers in order to expand the reach of the stock market and to increase the number of investors. The board has also been taking steps to improve the regulatory framework for the securities market.
The issuance of licenses to 11 new companies is a positive development for the Nepali stock market. It will help to increase the number of investors and to deepen the market. It will also help to improve the liquidity of the market.
Sebon is expected to continue to issue licenses to new securities dealers in the coming months. This will help to further expand the reach of the stock market and to increase the number of investors.
Modi Energy Limited is wrapping up its IPO issuance of 55,59,420 unit shares worth Rs. 100 each to the general public from today i.e. May 7, 2023. The issue was opened on May 1, 2023. However, the IPO issue is already oversubscribed by 2.14 times so far as 1,062,761 applicants have applied for a total of 11,915,310 units.
The company had issued 29,00,000 unit shares worth Rs. 29 crores to the project-affected locals of Parbat District out of which only 804,390 units or 27.73% were allotted to valid applicants. Thus, the remaining 20,95,610 units of unsubscribed shares of project-affected locals are added to 43,50,000 units reserved for the general public to make a total of 64,45,610 units for the general public.
Sunrise Capital Limited is appointed as the issue manager for the IPO issuance. Applications can be placed for a minimum of 10 units and a maximum of 100,000 units. The IPO shares are for the Hydroelectric Project (HEP) of the 20 MW run-of-river, Tallo Modi Khola Hydropower Project (TMKHP) constructed under the “BOOT” (Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer) model in the Parbat district of Nepal. It came into operation on September 30, 2021.
The company has been promoted by institutional promoters and individual businessmen with long experience in various sectors for setting up the hydroelectric project. Overall, 75% of shares are of the promoter shareholders in the company. CARE Ratings Nepal Limited (CRNL) has revised the Issuer Rating of Modi Energy Limited to “CARE-NP D (Is)” from “CARENP BB+ (Is)”. Issuers with this rating are considered to be in default or are expected to be in default soon.
The IPO shares have already attracted significant interest from the public, and it remains to be seen how the company performs in the coming years.
The Investors’ Association has focused significant attention on the financial and psychological effects of the stock market on regular investors, which have been steadily declining for a long time.
Despite the fact that over 55 lakh investors lost a total of nearly Rs. 15 Kharba following the all-time high market capitalization on August 18, 2021, the relevant authorities have remained silent on the subject.