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  • Nepal’s Gold Market Surges to Unprecedented Heights, Breaking Records Once Again on March 6, 2024

    Nepal’s Gold Market Surges to Unprecedented Heights, Breaking Records Once Again on March 6, 2024


    The gold market in Nepal witnessed yet another remarkable surge, surpassing the record set just the day before, reaching an unparalleled peak on March 6, 2024. The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association reported an extraordinary single-day increase of Rs. 500, driving the price of fine gold to an unprecedented rate of Rs. 1,23,500 per tola. This surge comes on the heels of the historical milestone achieved on March 5, 2024, when fine gold reached Rs. 1,23,000 per tola.

    Tejabi gold, another highly coveted variety, also experienced a notable rise, currently priced at Rs. 1,22,900 per tola, marking an increase from its previous rate of Rs. 1,22,400. However, silver prices saw a slight decline of Rs. 5 per tola, with the current market rate standing at Rs. 1,440 per tola, in contrast to the previous day’s closing rate of Rs. 1,445 per tola.

    As the domestic market witnesses a substantial increase in prices, the international market continues to play a significant role. As of the latest update, the current gold rate stands at $2,125.90 per ounce. Meanwhile, silver is also experiencing positive momentum globally, with prices reaching $23.59 per ounce.

  • Gold Prices Soar by Rs. 400 per Tola, Silver Up by Rs. 5: Market Trends on the Rise

    Gold Prices Soar by Rs. 400 per Tola, Silver Up by Rs. 5: Market Trends on the Rise


    The current day witnessed a notable rise in the price of gold, with a Rs. 400 increase per tola compared to the previous day’s trading value. As reported by the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association (FENEGOSIDA), fine gold is presently being traded at Rs. 1,18,400 per tola. This marks a Rs. 400 surge from the yesterday’s trading price of Rs. 1,18,000 per tola.

    Similarly, Tejabi gold is available in the market today at Rs. 1,17,850 per tola, reflecting a significant increase of Rs. 850 in comparison to the previous day’s price of Rs. 1,17,450 per tola.

    In addition to the surge in gold prices, silver has also experienced an upward trend, registering a Rs. 5 increase per tola. The current market rate for silver stands at Rs. 1,415 per tola, in contrast to the closing rate of Rs. 1,410 per tola recorded in the previous day’s trading. This signifies a positive shift in the precious metal market, with both gold and silver prices experiencing notable increments.

  • Gold Price Drops by Rs. 500 Per Tola in Nepalese Market; Silver Stable

    Gold Price Drops by Rs. 500 Per Tola in Nepalese Market; Silver Stable


     

    The price of fine gold has dropped by Rs. 500 per tola, according to the latest update from the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association (FENEGOSIDA). Currently, fine gold is trading at Rs. 1,18,000 per tola, down from yesterday’s closing rate of Rs. 1,18,500 per tola.

    Similarly, Tejabi gold is now priced at Rs. 1,17,450 per tola, showing a decrease of Rs. 500 compared to yesterday’s closing price of Rs. 1,17,950 per tola.

     

  • Sarbottam Cement Successfully Allots IPO Shares to Overseas Nepali Workers; ICRA Nepal Reaffirms Ratings

    Sarbottam Cement Successfully Allots IPO Shares to Overseas Nepali Workers; ICRA Nepal Reaffirms Ratings


    Sarbottam Cement Limited has successfully allocated IPO shares to Nepali citizens employed abroad, concluding the allotment process on the morning of 17th Magh, 2080, at the premises of the issue manager, Global IME Capital, located in Kathmandu.

    The cement company had floated 267,000 units of IPO shares through the book-building process, offering them at a price of Rs. 360.90 exclusively for Nepali citizens working overseas. The subscription period for this Initial Public Offering extended from the 25th of Poush to the 10th of Magh, 2080. During this timeframe, interested applicants had the opportunity to apply for IPO shares, with a minimum application size of 50 units and a maximum of 10,000 units.

    The IPO garnered significant attention, evidenced by the receipt of 33,824 applications for the available 21,39,220 unit shares. Following the allocation process, it was observed that 14 applications, originally applying for 720 units, were disqualified. However, the majority of 33,810 applications were approved.

    Among the approved applications, 5,340 applicants out of the total 33,810 were successfully allotted 50 units each through a lottery system as part of the IPO allocation process.

    In a related development, ICRA Nepal has reaffirmed Sarbottam Cement Limited’s issuer rating as [ICRANP-IR] BBB+, emphasizing its stability. Additionally, ICRA Nepal has maintained the long-term rating at [ICRANP] LBBB+ and the short-term rating at [ICRANP] A2 for Sarbottam’s bank loan limits. This reaffirmation by ICRA Nepal underscores the company’s creditworthiness and financial standing in the market.

  • Gold Prices in Nepalese Market Dip by Rs. 200 per Tola Today

    Gold Prices in Nepalese Market Dip by Rs. 200 per Tola Today


    The price of gold witnessed a decrease of Rs. 200 per tola today, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association (FENEGOSIDA). The current trading rate for fine gold, as reported by FENEGOSIDA, is Rs. 1,18,600 per tola, reflecting a decline of Rs. 200 compared to the previous day’s trading price of Rs. 1,18,800 per tola.

    Similarly, Tejabi gold is currently priced at Rs. 1,18,050 per tola, indicating a reduction of Rs. 200 from the previous day’s rate of Rs. 1,18,250 per tola.

    In contrast to the changes in gold prices, the price of silver remains unchanged at Rs. 1,415 per tola.

  • Sarbottam Cement Announces IPO for Industry-Affected Locals and Foreign Nepalese Immigrants, Following Successful QII Allotmen

    Sarbottam Cement Announces IPO for Industry-Affected Locals and Foreign Nepalese Immigrants, Following Successful QII Allotmen


    Sarbottam Cement Limited has issued an offer letter for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) targeting industry-affected locals of Nawalparasi District, mine excavation-affected locals of Palpa District, and Foreign Nepalese Immigrants. The IPO subscription period for the specified groups is set from 25th Poush to 10th Magh, 2080. Notably, if the issue remains undersubscribed for the industry-affected locals of Nawalparasi District and mine excavation-affected locals of Palpa District by the early closing date, it may be extended until Magh 25. However, there will be no extension for Foreign Nepalese Immigrants beyond the early closing date.

    Previously, Sarbottam Cement conducted the issuance of its primary shares through the book-building process for Qualified Institutional Investors (QII) from 6th to 10th Mangsir, 2080. The allotment for the 36,19,190 unit shares, against the initially offered 24 lakh units to eligible institutional investors, took place on the 11th Mangsir.

    The overall issuance plan involves Sarbottam Cement offering 12.9033% of its issued capital amounting to Rs. 4.65 Arba, equivalent to 60 lakh shares or 60 crores. Out of this, 40% (24 lakh shares) has already been issued and allotted to Qualified Institutional Investors, leaving the remaining 60% (36 lakh shares) for the general public.

    Among the general public shares, 9,30,000 units will be allocated to industry-affected locals of Nawalparasi District and mine excavation-affected locals of Palpa District. The remaining 26,70,000 units will be divided into two portions – 10% (2,67,000 units) for Nepalese citizens working abroad, and the remaining 24,03,000 units for the general public.

    Global IME Capital has been appointed as the issue manager, and applications can be submitted for a minimum of 50 units and a maximum of 10,000 units.

    The share price for common investors is set at Rs. 360.90 per share. The IPO is being conducted through the book-building method, where the ‘cut-off price’ during the primary shares allotment to Qualified Institutional Investors was Rs. 401. As per the guidelines, shares for the general public are offered at a 10% discount to the ‘cut-off’ price, resulting in Rs. 360.90 per share for common investors.

    ICRA Nepal has maintained its issuer rating of [ICRANP-IR] BBB+ and reaffirmed the long-term rating of [ICRANP] LBBB+ and the short-term rating of [ICRANP] A2 to Sarbottam Cement Limited.

  • Himalayan Reinsurance Successfully Allocates IPO Shares to Nepalese Citizens Working Abroad

    Himalayan Reinsurance Successfully Allocates IPO Shares to Nepalese Citizens Working Abroad


    Himalayan Reinsurance Limited has successfully allocated IPO shares to Nepalese citizens working abroad, marking the completion of the allotment process on 24th Mangsir, 2080. The company, with a total issued capital of Rs. 10 Arba, allocated 30% or 3,00,00,000 unit shares for the public, including Nepalese citizens working abroad and the general public. In the specific category for Nepalese citizens working abroad, 10% or 30,00,000 unit shares were issued at a rate of Rs. 206 per share (Rs. 100 face value + Rs. 106 premium price) from December 4th to 18th Mangsir.

    The allotment module received a total of 32,056 applications for 4,338,650 units. Valid applications ranged from 10 to 170 units, with applicants in this range receiving their requested allocations in full. For those applying for 180 to 19,500 units, 170 units were allotted per applicant, and a lottery process determined an additional 10 units for 2,651 applicants.

    NMB Capital Limited served as the appointed issue manager, allowing applicants to place bids for a minimum of 10 units and a maximum of 300,000 units. Going forward, Himalayan Reinsurance Limited will issue the remaining 2,49,00,000 units for the general public from 27th Mangsir to 1st Poush, 2080, at a rate of Rs. 206 per share.

    The prominent promoters of Himalayan Reinsurance include key business conglomerates and significant financial institutions such as Golchha Group, Shanker Group, Infinity Holdings, Lucky Group, Ramesh Corp, Shiv Shakti Group, Himalayan Infrastructure Fund Ltd., Shalimar Investment, Saffron CK Investments, Vaishnav Enterprises, Murarka Group, K L Dugar Group, M V Dugar Group, R H Group, M S Corp, IME Group, Prem Gurung and Group, Ashlesha Enterprises, Allied Continental, and Balaji Marbles.

    ICRA Nepal has reaffirmed an issuer rating of [ICRANP-IR] A- for Himalayan Reinsurance Limited, signifying an adequate level of safety regarding the timely servicing of financial obligations and indicating low credit risk for the company.

  • Nepalese Gold Market Soars to Record Highs, Fine Gold Reaches Unprecedented Rs. 119,300 per Tola

    Nepalese Gold Market Soars to Record Highs, Fine Gold Reaches Unprecedented Rs. 119,300 per Tola


    “The Nepalese gold market experiences an unprecedented surge as prices hit an all-time high on November 29, 2023. The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association reports a remarkable single-day gain of Rs. 1600, driving fine gold to an extraordinary rate of Rs. 119,300 per tola. Just a day earlier, on November 28, 2023, fine gold had already reached a record high of Rs. 1,17,700 per tola. Tejabi gold, another sought-after variant, has also experienced a substantial increase, currently trading at Rs. 118,750 per tola, up from its previous rate of Rs. 1,17,150.

    The surge in gold prices commenced on November 27, 2023, with both fine gold and tejabi gold reaching unprecedented highs at Rs. 1,17,700 and Rs. 1,17,150 per tola, respectively. In contrast to the gold rally, the price of silver has also seen a notable uptick, gaining Rs. 20 to trade at Rs. 1,520 per tola.

    This surge in gold prices in the Nepalese market is reflective of the global trend, with the current global price of gold standing at USD $2,045.60 per ounce. Simultaneously, silver is being exchanged at $24.98 per ounce on the global stage.”

     

  • US Dollar Reaches Record High Against Nepali Rupee, Impacting Imports and State Loans

    US Dollar Reaches Record High Against Nepali Rupee, Impacting Imports and State Loans


    The US dollar has recently attained its highest value against the Nepali rupee, reaching a new record of Rs. 133.68 last Wednesday and continuing to rise. The latest statistics from Nepal Rastra Bank on this Sunday indicate a slight increase, with the current rate standing at Rs. 133.70, marking a 2-paisa uptick from the previous record. In practical terms, this means that 1 US dollar now requires 133 rupees and 70 paisa for exchange.

    The depreciation of the Indian rupee in comparison to the US dollar has played a role in the weakening of the Nepali rupee. Given that Nepal maintains a fixed exchange rate with India, any fluctuations in the Indian currency have a direct impact on the Nepalese rupee.

    The surge in the dollar’s value carries consequences, particularly making imports more expensive. As transactions for imports are conducted in dollars, a stronger dollar translates to higher expenditure. Furthermore, the appreciation of the dollar is expected to increase the burden of state loans from foreign donor agencies.

    While a robust dollar may have advantages for sectors such as tourism, exporters, and remittance recipients, experts argue that the disadvantages are more significant due to the substantial share of imports in the Nepali economy.