Prudential Capital Management Company Limited has initiated the auction of 2,04,537 units of promoter shares belonging to Shine Resunga Development Bank Limited (SHINE). The auction commenced on the 11th of Poush, 2080.
In this auction, the specified quantity of promoter shares for SHINE is 2,04,537 units, with a minimum bidding rate set at Rs. 120 per unit. Interested bidders must adhere to the minimum bid quantity of 5,000 units for promoter shares, while also complying with the Nepal Rastra Bank’s regulation limiting the share quantity per entity. The auction is open for participation by promoter shareholders, the general public, and institutions until the 19th of Poush.
The auction management responsibility falls on NIC Asia Capital Limited.
As of the latest available information, SHINE has a Last Traded Price (LTP) of Rs. 398.90.
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ICRA Nepal Limited has confirmed the Fund Management Quality Rating (FMQR) of [ICRANP] AMC Quality 3 (pronounced ICRA NP Asset Management Company Quality Three) for Citizens Capital Limited. This rating signifies that entities with AMC3 offer reasonable confidence in their management quality. It’s important to note that ICRA Nepal’s assessment doesn’t comment on legal adherence, financial performance, or future outlook of schemes overseen by the Asset Management Company.
ICRA Nepal employs a rating scale ranging from AMC1 to AMC5, where AMC1 reflects the strongest management quality assurance, while AMC5 indicates weaker assurance in management quality. In cases of quality Ratings 2, 3, and 4, a “+” (Plus) sign can be added to indicate a relatively better position within the respective rating categories.
In an event held at Sundhara, Kathmandu, Thulo Khola Hydropower Limited and Citizens Capital Limited signed an agreement for the management of their Initial Public Offering (IPO). The agreement was formalized by Mrs. Shweta Adhikari Panth, Director of Thulo Khola Hydropower Limited, and Mr. Sabir Bade Shrestha, CEO of Citizens Capital Limited.
Under this agreement, Citizens Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Citizens Bank International Limited, will oversee the IPO process for Thulo Khola Hydropower Limited. The main objective of the IPO is to issue ordinary shares to local residents who are affected by the project, as well as to the general public.
Balephi Hydropower Limited (BHL) has released its third-quarter report for the current fiscal year, revealing a significant net loss of Rs. 23.72 crores. In comparison, during the third quarter of the previous fiscal year 2078/79, the company had reported a net loss of Rs. 6.06 lakhs.
During the third quarter of the current fiscal year, BHL experienced a substantial increase in administrative expenses, reaching Rs. 25.59 lakhs. Additionally, the company had to bear financial costs amounting to Rs. 31.19 crores up to the third quarter of FY 079/80.
With an Earnings per Share (EPS) of Rs. -17.30 and a below-average net worth of Rs. 81.93, BHL faces financial challenges. However, the company managed to generate revenue of Rs. 35.93 crores from the sale of power until the end of the third quarter of the ongoing fiscal year.
According to the management analysis, BHL incurred significant penalties from the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) for surpassing the Required Commercial Operation Date (RCOD) as outlined in the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
BHL is optimistic that once the RCOD issue is resolved, the company will generate sufficient cash revenue to meet its financial and operational obligations. To improve its cash flow, the company plans to issue right shares.
In a meeting held on Falgun 12, 2079, the board of directors of BHL decided to propose the issuance of rights shares in a ratio of 1:0.5 in the next annual general meeting. The proposal aims to utilize the then-paid-up capital of Rs. 1.827 Arba, resulting in an enhanced paid-up capital of Rs. 2.74 Arba after the 50% right issue.
At the end of the third quarter of this fiscal year, BHL’s closing share price stood at Rs. 321. Additionally, the company successfully increased its paid-up capital by 10.50%, amounting to Rs. 1.82 Arba.
Bindhyabasini Hydropower Development Company Limited (BHDC) has published its Q3 report of FY 2079/80, reporting a 48.81% decrease in net profit. The company’s net profit has reached Rs. 6.41 crores in this quarter compared to Rs. 12.53 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The company’s total revenue stood at Rs. 21.02 crores, with an increase in administrative expenses by 53.78% and a slight decrease in financial expenses.
The paid-up capital of the company stood at Rs. 1.05 Arba, an increase of 40% compared to the previous fiscal year. However, the company suffered a significant decline in net profit due to machinery breakdown, resulting in a decrease in overall production and operations.
Rudi Khola B Hydropower Project, one of the two projects operated by BHDC, had reported damages in the pipeline due to landslides experienced on Shrawan 18, 2079, while issues in the power transformer of the project had been reported on Falgun 01, 2079.
According to the management analysis of the company, the decline in net profits was primarily due to machinery breakdown, resulting in adverse impacts on the company’s overall profitability. Despite the decline, the annualized earnings per share for BHDC stood at Rs. 8.15, while the net worth per share was Rs. 113.69.
In conclusion, BHDC’s Q3 report highlights the adverse impact of machinery breakdown on the company’s overall operations and profitability, leading to a significant decline in net profit. The company is continuously working on resolving the issues that have caused the decline in its net profit and improving its operations to ensure stable growth in the coming quarters.
Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (JBLB), a microfinance company in Nepal, recently released its third-quarter report for the fiscal year 2079/2080. The report indicated a decline in net profit by 46.1% to Rs. 32.92 crore compared to the same period in the previous year, which was Rs. 61.09 crore. The company attributed the decline in net profit to the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected its business operations and borrowers’ repayment capabilities.
Despite the decline in net profit, JBLB showed some positive trends in other areas. The company’s borrowings decreased by 8.02% to Rs. 8.70 Arba, while deposits increased by 4.85% to Rs. 10 Arba. This increase in deposits could be due to increased trust and confidence from depositors in the company’s financial stability and sound management practices.
Furthermore, JBLB’s loans and advances decreased by 41.19% to Rs. 22.45 Arba. This reduction could be due to the company’s cautious approach in lending and disbursement amid the pandemic, which has created financial uncertainties for many of its borrowers. However, this decline in loans and advances could also impact the company’s future growth and profitability, as it relies heavily on its loan portfolio.
The net interest income (core revenue) decreased by 5.54% to Rs. 1.19 Arba compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The company may have experienced a reduction in interest income due to the decrease in loans and advances, as well as the decrease in the lending rate amid the pandemic.
Despite the decline in net profit, JBLB’s paid-up capital increased to Rs. 1.18 Arba, and its reserve increased by 14.96% to Rs. 1.09 Arba in this quarter. This increase in paid-up capital and reserve indicates the company’s ability to attract investments and retain earnings, which could help boost its future growth and stability.
JBLB’s annualized earnings per share (EPS) stood at Rs. 37.14, while its net worth per share is Rs. 261.45. The company is currently trading at a P/E multiple of 40.53 times, indicating that investors may have confidence in the company’s long-term prospects, despite the short-term challenges brought on by the pandemic.
In conclusion, Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (JBLB) reported a decline in net profit for the third quarter of FY 2079/2080, largely due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the company showed some positive trends, such as an increase in deposits and paid-up capital, which could help support its future growth and profitability.
Chilime Hydropower Company Limited (CHCL) has released its third-quarter unaudited report, showing a 1.34% increase in net profit. In this quarter, the company’s profit increased to Rs. 52.89 crores, compared to Rs. 52.20 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
Despite the increase in net profit, the company has experienced a 2.33% decrease in electricity sales worth Rs. 80.42 crores during the quarter. The management has attributed this decline to a decrease in the amount of electricity purchased as compared to the previous year’s Chaitra, which resulted in a decrease in income from the sale of electricity. CHCL has also earned finance (interest) income of Rs. 17.58 crore till Q3.
For this quarter, the company has reported administrative expenses of Rs. 6.40 Crores and operating expenses worth Rs. 7.38 Crores.
CHCL’s reserve fund currently stands at Rs. 3.13 Arba, with share capital at Rs. 7.25 Arba. The earnings per share of the company stands at Rs. 9.72 with a net worth per share at Rs. 143.23. The P/E ratio of the company stood at 50.42 times.
To sum up, CHCL has reported an increase in net profit despite a decline in electricity sales during the third quarter. However, the company has also reported administrative and operating expenses, with a reserve fund and share capital of Rs. 3.13 Arba and Rs. 7.25 Arba, respectively.
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.
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.
NMB Bank Ltd issued 40 lakh units of Debenture totaling Rs. 4,00,00,00,000 under the issue and sales management of NIBL Ace Capital Limited (Four Arba Rupees Only). The debenture has a 10-year term and pays 10.75% interest per year.
The “NMB Debenture 10.75% – 2089/2090” issue was opened on 2079/12/21, was oversubscribed in 4 days, and was closed on 2079/12/
You need to renew your driving license in Nepal every 5 years and it can be done through any Transport Management office.
Even though there are only a few steps to license renewal in Nepal, it almost takes 2 to 3 hours.
As offices are closed on weekends and so is the DOTM Nepal most of us need to take half a day or take leave from work just to renew our license.
This is also one of the main reasons why people get fined and have to pay late renewal fees.
Service
Driving License Renewal in Nepal
Issued By
Department of Transport Management
Validity
5 Years
Renewal Fee
Rs 1500
Fine After
90 days or more
Payment Methods
Cash
Application Mode
Offline
Official website
https://www.dotm.gov.np/
To renew your driving license in Nepal you will need to visit the Department of Transport Management office and follow the process below.
Receive token and EDL print
Provide Biometrics
Pass medical checkup
Calculate your fees
Payment
Receive receipt (Wait for license print)
As you already know Nepal has started implementing smart driving licenses including an option to upgrade for existing license holders.
This has hugely impacted DOTM’s printing and distribution timing, some are still waiting for their license after a year, so you might have to wait a little longer to receive your driver’s license.
But you will receive a receipt that can be used as a replacement until you receive your original renewed license.
Documents required to renew a driving license are
Citizenship original and photocopy
License original and photocopy
Step-by-Step Guide process to renew License in Nepal 2023
1. Receive token and EDL print
The first step is to take a token number for your license renewal, this is the waiting list. And receive your EDL print (license information) from room 101.
The room number might be different for different cities and offices.
2. Provide Biometrics
The second step is to give or verify your digital biometrics, if you have given your biometrics to DOTM then they will verify your digital fingerprint and if your information matches. You will be sent to the next step.
3. Medical checkup
The third step is to pass your medical, which is usually an eyesight and color blindness test. They will check if you can see properly or not.
If you fail this test then you might need to wear glasses and come back later.
4. Calculate your license fees
The fourth step is to calculate how much you need to pay to renew your license. This depends on your license type and if you are paying on time or not.
If you have to pay for renewal before 90 days of expiry then you do not have to pay a fine but if this exceeds then you will be fined. Check the table below for fines and fees.
5. Payment
The fifth step is to pay your fees, you need to fill out a bank voucher and deposit it.
6. Receive a receipt
After paying you need to wait for the receipt. After it is ready they will call you by name and give it to you.
You will receive two receipts. One is payment and the other (Pink) can be used as a license.
After this, you can go home, and to check your license print status you can check their official website.
About License Renewal fees in Nepal
The Department of Transport Management charges renewal fees to all Nepalese license holders after the expiry date.
As of 2023 Driving license renewal charges in Nepal start from Rs 1500 for two-wheelers, 2000 for small vehicles such as Cars and Jeeps, 2500 for heavy vehicles, and the highest will be Rs 3000.
These renewal fees are divided into categories of vehicles see the image below for more information.
How much is the fine for an expired license in Nepal?
The validity of your license in Nepal is of 5 years only and if you want to keep using it then you need to renew it accordingly.
If you fail to renew your license on time then you will have to pay a fine as high as 500% plus your actual renewal fees.
If you fail to renew your license within 90 days of expiry, you will be charged 100% until the first year and will keep on adding 100% as the year passes by.
How much is the fine for an expired license in Nepal?
You need to pay a fine of 100% to 500% in Nepal if you fail to renew your license on time.
After how many months will I have to pay fines for an expired license in Nepal?
The Department of Transport Management starts charging fines for driver’s licenses after 3 months or 90 days of their expiry.
Frequently Asked Questions on License Renewal
How much does it cost to renew a license in Nepal in 2023?
The entry fee for renewing a license in Nepal is Rs 1500, excluding other charges such as photocopies, photos, stamps, and application charges.
The cost of renewal depends on what type of license you own such as Bike, Car, and Big vehicle.
What happens if a driving license is expired?
If your license is expired, then you cannot drive in public spaces. Unless you renew your license and pay the government the renewal fee. Also if you are caught driving without a license then you will be fined and might get other punishments as well.
How to renew a driving license in Nepal?
Visit DOTM and follow the steps below to renew a license in Nepal.
1. Receive token and EDL print
2. Provide Biometrics
3. Pass medical checkup
4. Calculate your fees
5. Payment
6. Receive receipt (Wait for license print)
Can I renew my driving license online in Nepal?
Yes, you can renew your driving license online, visit the DOTM’s official website dotm.gov.np for more information and the application process.
Where can I renew my license in Kathmandu?
You can renew your license from The Department of Transport Management office in Kathmandu.
Where can I renew my license in Pokhara?
You can renew your Driving license from DOTM which is located in the Transport Management Office: Driving License, Prithivi Chowk, Pokhara
Do I need to pay fines for an expired license in Nepal?
You have 3 months or 90 days after your license expires, after this period you will be fined 100% for the first year.
What is the maximum validity of a license in Nepal?
In Nepal, the maximum validity of a Driving License in Nepal is of 5 years.
What document do I need to renew my license in Nepal?
Documents you need to renew your license in Nepal are a citizenship certificate, an expired driving license, and photographs.
Can I renew my license early in Nepal?
Yes, you can renew your driving license early in Nepal.
How to check the status of driving license renewal in Nepal
It is easy to check the status of your license, you can check it on your driver’s license. It has all the information including the expiry date.
How to renew a driving license that has expired more than 90 days in Nepal
You can renew your driving license as usual but as it has exceeded more than 90 days, you will be charged a 100% fine for it.
