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  • SEBON has finally approved Nepal Republic Media’s IPO proposal.

    SEBON has finally approved Nepal Republic Media’s IPO proposal.


    The Securities Exchange Board of Nepal (SEBON) has authorized Nepal Republic Media Limited’s proposed initial public offering (IPO) on Baisakh 11.

    The corporation will now issue 4,353,000 equity shares at NPR 100 per share. The issuance is worth Rs. 43.53 crore. This represents 44.99% of the outstanding capital of the corporation. The company’s total paid-up capital following the IPO allotment will be Rs 96.75 crores.

    Mega Capital Markets Limited has been designated as the planned IPO’s issue manager.

    Nepal Republic Media Pvt. Ltd., the publisher of Nagarik Nepali Daily, Republica English Daily, and Shukrabar Weekly, is the first media company to become public.

  • Goodwill Finance’s net profit drops by 86.68%.

    Goodwill Finance’s net profit drops by 86.68%.


    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.

  • Imports and exports both fell in the first nine months of fiscal year 1979/80.

    Imports and exports both fell in the first nine months of fiscal year 1979/80.


     

    The foreign trade figures for Nepal for the first nine months of fiscal year 2079/80 have been released. According to government data released on Thursday, Nepal’s trade deficit reduced by 17.06 percent to Rs. 10.83 Kharba from Rs. 13.06 Kharba the previous year.

     

  • On Baisakh 04, Ingwa Hydropower distributed IPO shares to project-affected locals and Nepalese working abroad.

    On Baisakh 04, Ingwa Hydropower distributed IPO shares to project-affected locals and Nepalese working abroad.


    Ingwa Hydropower Limited has distributed IPO shares to Taplejung District residents and Nepalese people working overseas. The allotment program ended on the 4th of Baisakh, and money will be refunded to non-allottee applicants beginning on the 6th of Baisakh, 2080.

    The company’s issued capital is Rs. 60 crores, of which 10%, or 6,00,000 unit shares worth Rs. 6 crores, were distributed to project-affected Taplejung District residents. Meanwhile, 20% of the company’s outstanding capital, or 12,00,000 unit shares, will be made available to the general public later. 10% of the shares in this public offering, totaling 120,000 units, were reserved for Nepalese people working overseas. The problem had begun on the 21st of Falgun, 2079.

     

  • 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.

  • Investors Association Demands SEBON Address Ten Major Issues

    Investors Association Demands SEBON Address Ten Major Issues


     

    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.

  • Through its new extension counter, Nepal Investment Mega Bank now serves Belbari in Morang.

    Through its new extension counter, Nepal Investment Mega Bank now serves Belbari in Morang.


     

    On Chaitra 24, 2079, Nepal Investment Mega Bank opened its new extension counter at Belbari nagarpalika-9 Dangihat in Morang.

    According to a media statement, the latest facility was jointly inaugurated by Koshi province head of the bank Mr. Rajeev Gajurel and Nagarpalika mayor Mr. Dil Prasad Rai during a program.

    The bank’s network currently includes 296 branches and 51 extension counters.

     

  • Ganapati Laghubitta calls the 6th AGM and approves all financial reports.

    Ganapati Laghubitta calls the 6th AGM and approves all financial reports.


     

    Ganapati Laghubitta held its 6th AGM on Chaitra 25, 2079, under the chairmanship of Ms. Archana Pradhan.

     

    According to the media statement, the AGM approved all fiscal and other reports presented by microfinance officials.

  • National Life Insurance has released new bonus rates, with a maximum bonus of Rs 85 per Rs 1000 insured amount.

    National Life Insurance has released new bonus rates, with a maximum bonus of Rs 85 per Rs 1000 insured amount.


     

    National Life Insurance Company has announced bonus rates ranging from Rs 63 to Rs 85 per Rs 1000 for its insured customers.

    According to the information, the company will offer a Rs 63 bonus for up to 9 years of life insurance, Rs 64 for 10 to 20 years, Rs 70 for 21 to 25 years, and Rs 85 for 26 years and above per Rs 1000 of insured amount. According to the media statement, the company will also provide Rs 64 for up to 9 years of term insurance and full life insurance, Rs 64 for 9 to 20 years, Rs 70 for 21 to 25 years, and Rs 85 for 26 years and above.

     

  • Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank introduces new home and business loan schemes, lowering the interest rate to 12.99% with a special service charge discount.

    Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank introduces new home and business loan schemes, lowering the interest rate to 12.99% with a special service charge discount.


     

    In addition to the new year’s special offer, the bank is offering a 0.25% discount on the service charge for both of these loan schemes for female home/business owners for a limited time. According to the media statement, borrowers can also receive up to 100% of the cost of the home/building as a loan for a maximum of 30 years, as well as a special discount on the service fee.

    According to the media statement, the bank will provide loans for entrepreneurs with the best valuation of property, loan amount disbursed beforehand, and an attractive discount on in-service charge.

  • Prudential Insurance Corporation supports 3.32% bonus shares and 0.17% cash dividend. Prudential Insurance Corporation supports 3.32% bonus shares and 0.17% cash dividend.

    Prudential Insurance Corporation supports 3.32% bonus shares and 0.17% cash dividend. Prudential Insurance Corporation supports 3.32% bonus shares and 0.17% cash dividend.


    Prudential Insurance had its 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Chaitra 16, 2079, under the chairmanship of Mr. Vishal Agrawal.

     

    Apart from standard financial reports, the AGM approved a taxation proposal of 3.325% bonus shares and 0.17% cash dividend. According to the media announcement, the company’s paid-up capital would increase to Rs 1.22 arba.

  • The NIC ASIA Laghubitta Parasi branch organizes a walkathon to commemorate the 11th Global Money Week.

    The NIC ASIA Laghubitta Parasi branch organizes a walkathon to commemorate the 11th Global Money Week.


    Through its sub-provincial office in Nawalparasi, NIC ASIA Laghubitta has organized a rally program to commemorate Global Money Week 2023 in Parasi.

     

    According to the media statement, the event was led by the Parasi Laghubitta Employee Forum, and participants carried placards for financial awareness.