Today, the NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange) index closed at 2,020.64, marking an impressive increase of 34.17 points from the previous trading day’s closing. This gain of 1.72% is particularly notable, considering the index had already gained 7.79 points yesterday. In fact, the index concluded at its highest level in 3.5 months, surpassing the levels seen on February 27, 2023, when it stood at 2,023.54.
The trading day began with the index opening at 1,989.43 and reaching its intraday low at 1,977.52. However, it rebounded strongly, reaching a high of 1,972.00 before finally closing at 2,020.64.
A total of 270 scrips were traded via 70,759 transactions, resulting in the exchange of 10,801,693 shares with a turnover amount of Rs. 4.12 Arba. This turnover amount represents a significant increase compared to the previous trading day’s turnover of Rs. 2.88 Arba. In fact, it is the highest turnover recorded in almost 5 months, since January 18, 2023, when the turnover amount reached Rs. 4.98 Arba.
Among the traded shares, SHIVAM CEMENTS LTD (SHIVM) had the highest turnover of Rs. 27.66 crores, closing at a market price of Rs. 506.50 per share.
Wean Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (WNLB) saw a notable gain of 10% and hit the positive circuit for the day, demonstrating a positive market sentiment.
On the other hand, Prabhu Smart Fund (PRSF) experienced the highest decline, losing 3.93% during the trading session.
Despite the fluctuations, all sector indices closed in the green zone, with the “Manufacturing and Processing” sector witnessing the highest gain of 4.32%. The “Banking” sector recorded the least gain, with an increase of 0.61% during the trading day.
The NEPSE index experienced significant gains today, closing at 1,980.09 points, which is an increase of 40.48 points from the previous trading day’s closing. This represents a gain of 2.09% in the overall index value. Last Thursday, the index had gained 7.27 points.
The trading day started with the index opening at 1,941.52 points and reaching its lowest point at 1,941.24 points. However, it climbed as high as 1,983.98 points before settling at 1,980.09 points at the close of trading.
During the day, a total of 275 scrips were traded through 61,450 transactions. The shares exchanged amounted to 9,528,255, with a turnover value of Rs. 3.45 Arba. This represents an increase compared to the previous trading day’s turnover of Rs. 2.305 Arba. Notably, this is the highest turnover observed in the last four months, since February 8, 2023, when the turnover amounted to Rs. 3.69 Arba.
Among the traded shares, Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) had the highest turnover of Rs. 11.47 crores, closing at a market price of Rs. 2,458 per share. The shares of SNMAPO were the most actively traded.
In terms of individual stock performance, Bhugol Energy Development Company Limited (BEDC) registered the highest gain of 10%, followed by City Hotel Limited (CITY) with a gain of 9.99%. On the other hand, Global IME Balanced Fund-1 (GIBF1) experienced the highest loss of 3.83% on the day.
In a positive note, all sector indices closed in the green. The “Finance” sector witnessed the highest gain of 5.72%, while the “Mutual Fund” sector had the lowest gain of 0.42% on the day.
Insurance companies in Nepal are competing to increase their premium collections, the amount of money they receive from policyholders. During the first ten months of the fiscal year 2079/80, life insurance companies collected a total of Rs. 1.14 Kharba in premiums from their 1.38 crore active insurance policies.
A report from the Nepal Insurance Authority revealed that Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited collected the highest premium amount of Rs. 29.65 Arba. They had 1,035,214 active insurance policies as of Baisakh 2080.
On the other hand, Himalayan Life Insurance Limited collected the lowest premium amount of Rs. 15.11 Crores due to having only 595 active insurance policies. Himalayan Life Insurance was formed after merging Prime Life Insurance, Gurans Life Insurance, and Union Life Insurance, which is the largest merger in Nepal’s insurance sector.
In another development, Sanima Life Insurance Company Limited and Reliance Life Insurance Company Limited completed their merger process with a swap ratio of 1:1. They have now combined to form ‘Sanima Reliance Life Insurance Company Limited’ since Chaitra 09.
Among the insurance companies, Reliable Nepal Life Insurance Co. Ltd. has the highest number of active insurance policies, with 34,77,018 clients as of Baisakh 79/80. However, their premium collection amounted to only Rs. 3 Arba.
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’s trade deficit for the first ten months of the current fiscal year has remained at Rs. 12.04 Kharba, according to the recently released Nepal Trade Statistics by the Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 15.85% compared to the trade gap of Rs. 14.31 Kharba during the same period in the previous fiscal year. Both imports and exports have also witnessed a decline of 16.78% and 24.49% respectively when compared to the corresponding period of FY 2078/79.
During the first ten months of FY 2079/80, Nepal’s imports amounted to Rs. 13.35 Kharba, with petroleum products being the top imported commodity, followed by crude soya bean oil and crude palm oil. On the other hand, the country’s exports reached Rs. 1.3 Kharba, experiencing a significant drop compared to the previous year’s figures.
It is noteworthy that Nepal’s trade deficit has narrowed in the review period, indicating some improvement in the overall trade balance. However, the decline in both import and export values suggests challenges in the external trade sector, which require attention and strategic measures to promote trade growth.
Please note that the provided data is based on the first ten months (Shrawan-Baishakh) of FY 2079/80, which corresponds to the period from mid-July 2022 to mid-May 2023.
The “Global IME Balanced Fund – 1 (GIBF1)” NAV report for Chaitra has been released.
The “Global IME Balanced Fund – 1” is a closed-end fund with a 10-year maturity horizon. The fund size of Global IME Balanced Fund – 1 is Rs. 1.02 Arba.
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.
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.
One company applied for a stock dealer license in the previous seven months, while 45 companies applied for stock broker licenses. Nonetheless, all procedures had been halted as a result of the Supreme Court’s directive. Seven months later, the broker license has been suspended, resulting in the freezing of approximately Rs. 12 Arba in capital.
SEBON’s revised Securities Market Operation Regulations 2064 and Securities Dealers Regulations 2064 begin the process of awarding new licenses. On Ashwin 2, 2079, the Securities Board issued a notice with a 30-day deadline to carry it out. As a result, 45 companies applied for stock broker licenses, while only one company applied for stock dealer license. Throughout the seven months
Insurance companies are competing with one another to collect more premiums. Out of its 1.4 crore total active insurance policies, life insurance companies collected a total premium of Rs. 93.75 Arba during the fiscal year 2079/80.
According to a report published by the Nepal Insurance Authority, Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited collected Rs. 24.37 Arba on its own, with 978,626 active insurance policies as of Falgun, 2079.
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.
The first eight months of Nepal’s fiscal year 2079/80’s foreign trade statistics have been released. According to government data released on Wednesday, Nepal’s trade deficit fell by 17.86 percent to Rs. 9.53 Kharba from Rs. 11.60 Kharba the previous year.
The trade deficit is the amount by which a country’s imports cost more than its exports.
One of the major causes of the national economy’s downturn is the trade deficit. Nepal has been experiencing an imbalance in import and export factors.
