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  • Nepal Declares Public Holiday for Tihar and Chhath Festivals

    Nepal Declares Public Holiday for Tihar and Chhath Festivals


    The Government of Nepal has declared a public holiday spanning from the 12th to the 30th of Mangsir to celebrate the Tihar festival. Additionally, a Chhath holiday is scheduled for the 3rd of Mangsir. This holiday period will lead to the temporary closure of the Nepal Stock Exchange Limited (NEPSE), with the secondary market reopening on the 4th of Mangsir, 2080, a Monday. During this break, regular trading activities on NEPSE will remain suspended, with trading resuming on the 4th of Mangsir, 2080, at 11:00 AM.

    Tihar, known as Deepawali or Yamapanchak, is a vibrant and culturally significant five-day festival in Nepal. It pays tribute to Yama, the God of Death, and Laxmi, the Goddess of Wealth. Each day of Tihar is marked by unique rituals and celebrations, honoring the relationship between humans and animals, the importance of prosperity, and the bonds of family. Alongside Tihar, Chhath Parva is another significant festival celebrated in Nepal, particularly along riverbanks, where devotees seek physical and spiritual purity through rituals and fasting. This holiday period provides an opportunity for people to come together and celebrate these important cultural and religious festivals.

  • Non-Life Insurance Sector in Nepal Achieves Rs. 10.44 Arba Premium in FY 2080/81

    Non-Life Insurance Sector in Nepal Achieves Rs. 10.44 Arba Premium in FY 2080/81


    In the initial three months of the fiscal year 2080/81, concluding at the end of Ashwin, the non-life insurance sector in Nepal achieved remarkable success by accumulating a substantial premium of Rs. 10.44 Arba. This impressive growth is outlined in a recent comprehensive report released by the Nepal Insurance Authority. The robust performance of the insurance industry was fueled by a total of 6.81 lakh active insurance policies, collectively held by policyholders across a diverse range of segments.

    Siddhartha Premier Insurance emerged as a prominent leader in this sector, boasting an impressive count of 79,696 active policies. Following closely, Neco Insurance secured a commendable position with 75,916 active policies in force. In contrast, National Insurance exhibited a more modest presence with 9,731 active insurance policies.

    In terms of the total charges generated through insurance, Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance established itself as a front-runner, accumulating insurance charges amounting to Rs. 1.31 Arba. Siddhartha Premier Insurance, while not leading in terms of charges, maintained a substantial presence with total charges reaching Rs. 1.06 Arba. Shikhar Insurance Limited also made a substantial contribution, recording insurance charges of Rs. 1.04 Arba.

  • NEPSE Index Records 0.63% Loss in Pre-Tihar Trading Session

    NEPSE Index Records 0.63% Loss in Pre-Tihar Trading Session


    The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index wrapped up the trading day with a decline of 11.85 points, representing a 0.63% decrease compared to the previous day’s closing figure. It’s worth noting that the previous trading session had witnessed a gain of 5.17 points for the index.

    The trading day kicked off with the index opening at 1,864.4 points. It experienced fluctuations during the day, reaching an intraday low of 1,847.85 points and an intraday high of 1,866.93 points.

    Today’s trading session involved 27,845 trades, encompassing 282 different stocks. The total turnover for the day amounted to Rs. 83.60 crore, with a total of 2,833,731 units of shares being exchanged. The market capitalization reached Rs. 28.53 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 9.96 Kharba.

    Sonapur Minerals And Oil Limited (SONA) emerged as the stock with the highest turnover, amounting to Rs. 7.70 crores, while Sayapatri Hydropower Limited (SPHL) secured the title of the day’s biggest gainer with an increase of 6.96%. On the flip side, Mountain Energy Nepal Limited (MEN) suffered the most significant loss, declining by 6.58%.

    In terms of sector performance, all sector indices concluded the trading day in negative territory as the market closed for the Tihar break. The “Others Index” experienced the most substantial loss of 1.55%, while the “Trading Index” recorded the least loss, standing at 0.14%.

  • Lumbini Bikas Bank Initiates Auction of Promoter Shares to General Public and Institutions

    Lumbini Bikas Bank Initiates Auction of Promoter Shares to General Public and Institutions


    The current promoter of Lumbini Bikas Bank Limited (LBBL) has initiated an auction of 2,00,639 units of shares, making them available for interested members of the general public and institutions starting today. Bil Bahadur Gurung and Bindu Kumar Thapa, the promoters of LBBL, are selling 1,46,748 units and 53,891 units of their promoter shares to interested parties from the general public and institutions. The initial notice had been previously published to the existing promoter shareholders, but since no applications were received from these shareholders within the specified timeframe, the shares are now accessible for auction to the general public and institutions.

    Potential investors are requested to submit their bids for the auction within 15 days from the publication date of this notice, which is the 21st of Kartik. Bidders should provide their offers at the central office of the company, located in Dillibazar, Kathmandu. As of the most recent available data, LBBL closed at Rs. 371.00 in its last trading session, with LBBLPO having an LTP (Last Traded Price) of Rs. 182 as of the 4th of June, 2023.

  • NLBBL Initiates Auction of Promoter Shares to Existing Shareholders with Minimum Bid Rate of Rs. 350

    NLBBL Initiates Auction of Promoter Shares to Existing Shareholders with Minimum Bid Rate of Rs. 350


    Nerude Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (NLBBL) has initiated the auction of 26,665 shares of promoter stock to existing promoter shareholders. Interested parties are invited to submit their bids for this auction within 35 days from the publication date of the notice, which is the 21st of Kartik, 2080. The minimum bid rate for participation in the auction is set at Rs. 350. Bidders are required to send their offers to the company’s head office located in RBB Merchant Banking Limited, Teku, Kathmandu. If no bids are received from the current founder shareholders within the specified timeframe, these shares will subsequently be made available for public auction. As of the most recent data available, NLBBL closed at Rs. 517.10.

    In a separate notice, Kumari Bank Limited (KBL) has announced the auction of 1,438 units of shares to the general public. Lal Bahadur Dhane, a KBL promoter, is facilitating the sale of these promoter shares to interested individuals in the general public. Similar to the NLBBL auction, potential investors are urged to submit their bids within 35 days from the publication date, which is the 21st of Kartik. Bids should be submitted at the company’s central office located at Kumari Capital Limited in Kathmandu. In the event that no offers are received from existing founder shareholders within the stipulated timeframe, these shares will become available for public auction. As of the most recent data available, KBL closed at Rs. 151.90, with KBLPO having an LTP (Last Traded Price) of Rs. 101 as of the 18th of October, 2023.

  • NEPSE Index Records 0.60% Gain with Impressive Debut for Sharepro Securities

    NEPSE Index Records 0.60% Gain with Impressive Debut for Sharepro Securities


    Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited is in the process of concluding its initial public offering (IPO) of 20,75,285 units of shares with a par value of Rs. 100. The IPO began on the 16th of Kartik, 2080, and is set to close on the 20th of Kartik.

    Previously, the company had issued 19,12,500 units of shares to locals affected by the project in Kaski District, out of which only 14,24,590 units were allocated to eligible applicants. Consequently, the remaining 4,87,910 units of unsubscribed shares from project-affected locals were combined with the initial 19,12,500 units, resulting in a total of 24,00,410 units made available for the general public.

    Out of these 24,00,410 units, 191,250 units have already been allotted to Nepalese citizens working abroad, while 95,625 units have been designated for mutual funds. An additional 38,250 units have been reserved for the company’s employees. The remaining 20,75,285 units are now open for the general public to subscribe to.

    Muktinath Capital Limited has been appointed as the issue manager for this IPO. Interested applicants can apply for a minimum of 10 units, with a maximum limit of 380,000 units.

    Remarkably, according to CDSC (Central Depository and Clearing Limited), a total of 8,47,770 applicants have submitted applications for 98,80,430 units, indicating that the IPO has been oversubscribed by 4.76 times as of 5 PM the previous evening.

    Additionally, ICRA Nepal has reaffirmed its ratings for Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited, with a long-term rating of [ICRANP] LBB- and a short-term rating of [ICRANP] A4. These ratings pertain to the company’s loan limits.

    Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited is actively involved in the development of the 25-MW Seti Nadi Hydroelectric Project in the Machhapuchchhre rural municipality of Kaski District, Gandaki Province, Nepal. The project is classified as a run-of-the-river (R-o-R) type and is being developed with a 44.5% probability of exceedance.

  • Last Day to Apply for IPO of Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited: Issue Oversubscribed by 4.76 Times

    Last Day to Apply for IPO of Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited: Issue Oversubscribed by 4.76 Times


    Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited is in the process of concluding its initial public offering (IPO) of 20,75,285 units of shares with a par value of Rs. 100. The IPO began on the 16th of Kartik, 2080, and is set to close on the 20th of Kartik.

    Previously, the company had issued 19,12,500 units of shares to locals affected by the project in Kaski District, out of which only 14,24,590 units were allocated to eligible applicants. Consequently, the remaining 4,87,910 units of unsubscribed shares from project-affected locals were combined with the initial 19,12,500 units, resulting in a total of 24,00,410 units made available for the general public.

    Out of these 24,00,410 units, 191,250 units have already been allotted to Nepalese citizens working abroad, while 95,625 units have been designated for mutual funds. An additional 38,250 units have been reserved for the company’s employees. The remaining 20,75,285 units are now open for the general public to subscribe to.

    Muktinath Capital Limited has been appointed as the issue manager for this IPO. Interested applicants can apply for a minimum of 10 units, with a maximum limit of 380,000 units.

    Remarkably, according to CDSC (Central Depository and Clearing Limited), a total of 8,47,770 applicants have submitted applications for 98,80,430 units, indicating that the IPO has been oversubscribed by 4.76 times as of 5 PM the previous evening.

    Additionally, ICRA Nepal has reaffirmed its ratings for Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited, with a long-term rating of [ICRANP] LBB- and a short-term rating of [ICRANP] A4. These ratings pertain to the company’s loan limits.

    Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited is actively involved in the development of the 25-MW Seti Nadi Hydroelectric Project in the Machhapuchchhre rural municipality of Kaski District, Gandaki Province, Nepal. The project is classified as a run-of-the-river (R-o-R) type and is being developed with a 44.5% probability of exceedance.

  • Kumari Bank Limited Initiates Auction of 5,30,000 Promoter Shares at Minimum Rate of Rs. 101

    Kumari Bank Limited Initiates Auction of 5,30,000 Promoter Shares at Minimum Rate of Rs. 101


    The existing promoter shareholder of Kumari Bank Limited (KBL) has initiated the auction of 5,30,000 units of promoter shares, starting from the 20th of Kartik, 2080.

    In this auction, a total of 5,30,000 promoter shares of KBL were made available for bidding at a minimum rate of Rs. 101. The opportunity to bid is extended to both the general public and institutions, with a deadline set for the 20th of Kartik. Interested shareholders are required to submit their bids at Kumari Capital Limited, situated at Naxal, Nagpokhari, Kathmandu.

    As of the latest information available, KBL is trading with an LTP (Last Traded Price) of Rs. 151.70. It’s worth noting that the LTP for KBLPO, the promoter shares, was recorded at Rs. 101 as of the 18th of October, 2023.

  • Kumari Bank Successfully Concludes Allotment for 10% Debenture 2090 Issue

    Kumari Bank Successfully Concludes Allotment for 10% Debenture 2090 Issue


    Kumari Bank Limited (KBL) has successfully completed the allotment process for its recent “10% KBL Debenture 2090” offering on the 19th of Kartik, 2080. The subscription window for this debenture opened on the 2nd of Kartik and concluded on the 13th of Kartik, 2080.

    A total of 50 lakh units of these debentures were made available, each having a par value of Rs. 1,000. Notably, 60% of the total units, equivalent to 30 lakh units, were allocated through a private placement arrangement, while the remaining 40%, or 20 lakh units with a total value of Rs. 2 Arba, was opened up for the general public to subscribe.

    This debenture offering is expected to generate a total of Rs. 5 Arba in funds for the bank. The “10% KBL Debenture 2090” is named after its key features, featuring a maturity period of 10 years and a fixed coupon rate of 10%.

    Nabil Investment Banking Limited took on the role of the issue manager for this debenture offering, overseeing the various aspects of the issuance process.

  • Gold Price in Nepal Drops by Rs. 500 per Tola, Silver Remains Stable

    Gold Price in Nepal Drops by Rs. 500 per Tola, Silver Remains Stable


    The price of gold in Nepal has experienced a decrease of Rs. 500 per tola on the latest trading day. According to the official website of the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the current price of fine gold stands at Rs. 1,15,400 per tola. This marks a slight decline from the previous day’s rate, which was Rs. 1,15,900 per tola. In parallel, Tejabi gold is now being traded at Rs. 1,14,850, representing a decrease from yesterday when it was priced at Rs. 115,350 per tola.

    In contrast to the fluctuations in the gold market, the price of silver has remained stable at Rs. 1,415 per tola in Nepal.

    On the global scale, the current price of gold is at USD $1,983.30, while silver is trading at $23.12 per ounce.

  • Sanima Mai Hydropower Company Reports 6.02% Increase in Q1 Net Profit and Strategic Investments

    Sanima Mai Hydropower Company Reports 6.02% Increase in Q1 Net Profit and Strategic Investments


    Sanima Mai Hydropower Company Limited (SHPC) has reported a positive performance in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2080/81, demonstrating a 6.02% increase in net profit. The company’s net profit climbed to NPR 24.92 crores, up from NPR 23.5 crores in the same quarter of the previous year.

    This growth was primarily supported by a 2.43% increase in revenue generated from electricity sales, reaching NPR 32.98 crores. Additionally, SHPC managed to significantly reduce both plant operating expenses and financial expenses by 19.33% and 19.59%, respectively, in comparison to the previous year’s quarter.

    Up to the end of Ashwin 2080, the Mai Hydropower Plant (22MW) and Mai Cascade Hydropower Plant (7MW) generated impressive revenues of NPR 24.81 crores and NPR 8.17 crores, respectively.

    Furthermore, SHPC strategically invested a total of NPR 2.74 arba in subsidiary projects, including ventures in Swet Ganga Hydropower and Construction Limited, Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower Limited, Mathilo Mailun Khola Jalvidhyut Hydropower Limited, Bavari Construction P Limited, and Sanima Jum Hydropower Limited. These investments underscore the company’s commitment to expansion and diversification.

    With a share capital of NPR 3.08 Arba and retained earnings of NPR 1.42 Arba, SHPC demonstrated an annualized Earnings Per Share (EPS) of NPR 32.37 and a net worth per share of NPR 164.17. The company’s Price/Earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 8.83 times.

     

  • Laxmi Techno Plast Announces 7th AGM with Focus on IPO for Public Offering

    Laxmi Techno Plast Announces 7th AGM with Focus on IPO for Public Offering


    Laxmi Techno Plast Limited, a renowned player in the plastic products and furniture industry, has officially announced the eagerly awaited 7th Annual General Meeting (AGM). This AGM is scheduled to take place on the 11th of Mangsir, 2080, at the company’s headquarters in Hetauda, Makwanpur, with a prompt start time of 11:00 AM.

    The central focus of this upcoming AGM revolves around a significant proposal to issue an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to the general public at a premium price. The company intends to grant its Board of Directors (BoDs) full authority to oversee and carry out all the necessary procedures associated with launching the IPO at a premium valuation.

    Laxmi Techno Plast Limited, recognized for its successful brands Marigold Plastics and Om Shivam Pipes and Fittings, has built a formidable reputation in the industry since its establishment in 2005. With an extensive product line encompassing a wide range of high-quality plastic products, the company has made its mark in both household essentials and industrial requirements.

    Operating under the Marigold Plastics brand, the company takes pride in offering a diverse selection of plastic products, spanning from kitchenware to furniture, all crafted using PET/PETE plastic pellets known for their structural integrity. These products are designed with an emphasis on recyclability and food safety, providing both convenience and aesthetic appeal for homes. The JB Maru Group, under whose visionary leadership Laxmi Techno Plast operates, has a rich and storied history that spans over a century.

    Founded in 1937, the JB Maru Group has evolved from its industrial origins to engage in various business ventures. Laxmi Techno Plast, as a distinguished entity within this conglomerate, has consistently demonstrated innovation, quality, and a commitment to meeting the ever-changing needs of consumers.