Today, the price of gold has risen by Rs. 600 per tola compared to yesterday’s trading price. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association (FENEGOSIDA), fine gold is now being traded at Rs. 1,17,100 per tola, marking a Rs. 600 increase from yesterday’s price of Rs. 1,16,500 per tola. Similarly, Tejabi gold is available today at Rs. 1,16,800 per tola, showing an increase of Rs. 850 from yesterday’s price of Rs. 1,15,950 per tola.
The current promoter of Kumari Bank Limited (KBL) is offering 3,14,140 units of shares for auction to interested existing promoter shareholders, starting today. Bal Krishna Shrestha is selling these promoter shares, and those interested must submit their bids within 35 days from the publication date of this notice, which is the 4th of Falgun. Bids should be submitted at the bank’s central office in Tangal, Kathmandu, or at Kumari Capital Limited in Naxal, Nagpokhari, Kathmandu. If no bids are received from existing founder shareholders within the specified timeframe, the shares will later be available for auction to the general public.
Star Micro Insurance Company Limited has scheduled its inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the 27th of Falgun, 2080, at its Registered Office on Durbarmarga, Kathmandu, commencing at 11:00 AM. The AGM’s agenda encompasses the approval of the company’s annual report, endorsement of the auditor’s report for the fiscal year 2079/80, including Profit and Loss (PNL) statements, financial reports, and cash flow reports, and the selection of an auditor for the fiscal year 2080/81, along with determining their remuneration.
This week, the NEPSE Index ended at 2,062.03, dropping by 34.29 points or 1.64%. Last week, it closed at 2,096.32, showing a gain of 1.42%.
Throughout this week, the index fluctuated between 2,108.73 and 2,055.82, experiencing a total volatility of 52.91 points. The previous week had a slightly higher volatility of 53.61 points.
The most significant intraday loss occurred on Tuesday, amounting to 30.57 points, with a turnover of Rs 4.66 Arba. However, the total turnover for the week stood at Rs 20.46 Arba.
Today marks the final opportunity to claim the 5.789% dividend offered by United Idi-Mardi and R.B. Hydropower Limited (UMRH). Additionally, the company has scheduled its 14th AGM for the 17th Falgun, 2080, to be held at the Avya Club in Gharipatan, Pokhara, beginning at 11:00 am. Among the agenda items, the AGM will approve the proposed 5.789% dividend for the fiscal year 2079/80, consisting of a 5.50% bonus share allocation valued at Rs. 2.31 Crores and a 0.289% cash dividend amounting to Rs. 12.15 lakhs for tax purposes.
Sarbottam Cement Limited is starting its IPO of 27,76,076 shares from 13th Falgun, 2080. The closing date is on the 16th Falgun, with a possible extension to the 27th Falgun if it’s not fully subscribed. Initially, 2,67,000 shares were issued to Nepalese citizens working abroad, and 9,30,000 shares were allocated to locals affected by industry or mine excavation. Only 2,48,470 of these shares were taken up. Consequently, the remaining 4,87,910 shares from the project-affected locals are combined with 6,81,530 shares, totaling 30,84,530 units available for the general public.
Deprosc Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (DDBL) has proposed a dividend of 10.52632% for the fiscal year 2079/80. In a meeting held on Falgun 3, the 344th board of directors decided to distribute this dividend based on the paid-up capital of Rs. 1.55 Arba. The proposal includes 10% bonus shares and 0.52632% cash dividend for tax purposes. The value of the bonus shares is estimated at Rs. 15.51 crores, and the cash dividend amounts to Rs. 81.63 lakhs. However, the dividend distribution is subject to approval by the central bank and endorsement at the company’s upcoming AGM.
Him River Power Ltd. has applied to SEBON for an IPO to issue 1,330,000 shares, aiming to raise Rs. 13.30 crores. The application was submitted on Magh 28, 2080. Siddhartha Capital Limited will manage the offering. CARE Ratings Nepal Limited has given HRPL an issuer rating of ‘CARE-NP BB (Is),’ indicating a moderate risk of default on financial obligations in Nepal.
Singati Hydro Energy Limited (SHEL) has commenced issuing a 1:1 ratio of right shares to its shareholders at a par value of Rs. 100 per share from today, the 2nd of Falgun, until the 22nd of Falgun, 2080. The hydropower company plans to distribute 100% right shares valued at Rs. 1.45 Arba, consisting of 14,500,000 (1:1) units, to its existing shareholders. Currently, SHEL’s paid-up capital stands at Rs. 1.45 Arba. Upon the adjustment of the proposed right shares, totaling 1.45 crore units, the company’s paid-up capital will double to Rs. 2.90 Arba.
Siddhartha Premier Insurance Limited (SPIL) has scheduled its 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the 30th of Falgun, 2080. The AGM will take place at Lisara Receptions, Bhagwati Bahal, Kathmandu, starting at 11:00 a.m. On the agenda is the endorsement of an 11% cash dividend for the fiscal year 2079/80, totaling Rs. 30.87 crores, as decided in the 19th Board of Directors meeting held on Magh 21. SPIL’s current paid-up capital is Rs. 2.80 Arba.
Additionally, the AGM will review and approve the auditor’s report along with the profit and loss statements, financial reports, and cash flow reports. An auditor will also be appointed for the fiscal year 2080/81. Furthermore, there will be elections to select six directors, including four from the promoter shareholder group and two from the public shareholder group.
The Securities Exchange Board of Nepal (SEBON) has recently included “Garima Samriddhi Yojana” in its latest list of mutual fund schemes under preliminary review. This scheme, proposed by Garima Capital, is a closed-end mutual fund with a fund size of Rs. 1 Arba, divided into 10 Crore units, each valued at Rs. 10. The application for approval was submitted to SEBON on Magh 28. Garima Bikas Bank Limited (GBBL) serves as the Fund Sponsor for this scheme.
Sarbottam Cement Limited has successfully completed the allocation of IPO shares intended for locals affected by industry in Nawalparasi District and mine excavation in Palpa District. The allocation was finalized today, on the 2nd of Falgun, 2080, at Global IME Capital’s office in Kathmandu, serving as the issue manager.
The company offered a total of 9,30,000 units of IPO shares through a book-building process, priced at Rs. 360.90 per unit for the specified group of locals. The subscription period for this IPO took place from the 25th of Poush to the 25th of Magh, 2080. During this period, interested applicants were eligible to apply for a minimum of 50 units and a maximum of 10,000 units.