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  • Gold Sets New All-Time High, Surging by Rs. 800 from Previous Day’s Price

    Gold Sets New All-Time High, Surging by Rs. 800 from Previous Day’s Price


    Gold has once again broken its all-time high record by increasing Rs. 800 from yesterday’s price. As reported by the official website of the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the current trading rate for fine gold stands at Rs. 113,300 per tola, compared to yesterday’s rate of Rs. 112,500 per tola. Similarly, Tejabi gold is being traded at Rs. 112,750 today, while yesterday’s rate was maintained at Rs. 111,950 per tola.

    Yesterday, the price of gold reached an unprecedented high, with tejabi gold priced at Rs. 111,950 per tola and fine gold at Rs. 112,500 per tola. Alongside this, silver has also witnessed an increase of Rs. 25 per tola. Currently, silver is being traded in the local market at Rs. 1,435 per tola, compared to yesterday’s closing rate of Rs. 1,410 per tola.

  • Gold Surges to New All-Time High in Nepalese Market, Gaining Rs. 500 per Tola

    Gold Surges to New All-Time High in Nepalese Market, Gaining Rs. 500 per Tola


    The price of gold in the local market has reached a new all-time high, increasing by Rs. 500 per tola. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association’s official website, fine gold is currently being traded at Rs. 112,500 per tola, while Tejabi gold is being traded at Rs. 111,950 per tola. Yesterday, the rates were maintained at Rs. 112,000 and Rs. 111,450 per tola, respectively.

    Just the day before, gold prices had already reached an all-time high in Nepal, with fine gold priced at Rs. 112,000 per tola and Tejabi gold priced at Rs. 111,450 per tola. The continuous rise in gold prices has prompted discussions on the reasons behind the significant increase of Rs. 3,900 per tola in just two days in Nepal.

    In addition to gold, the price of silver has also experienced an increase of Rs. 15 per tola. Currently, silver is being traded at Rs. 1,410 per tola in the local market, compared to the previous day’s closing rate of Rs. 1,395 per tola.

  • NEPSE Index Drops by 2.06% Amidst New Tax Reforms and Investor Concerns

    NEPSE Index Drops by 2.06% Amidst New Tax Reforms and Investor Concerns


    The NEPSE index experienced a decline today, closing at 1,849.79, which marked a decrease of 38.83 points compared to the previous trading day. This equated to a loss of 2.06% in the index value. Over the course of the week, the index has witnessed a decrease of approximately 109.37 points since Sunday.

    During the week, the Finance Minister, Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat, presented the budget for the upcoming financial year, which included several new tax reforms. However, the introduction of these reforms caused some confusion and misinterpretation regarding the restructuring of the existing taxation system in the share market. As a result, panic selling occurred, leading to a decline in the market. Within just two days (Sunday and Tuesday), the market plummeted by 91.99 points.

    One of the concerns raised by investors pertained to the treatment of losses incurred during stock market transactions. In response, the Director General of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), Dirgha Raj Mainali, addressed this issue by announcing a new provision. This provision allows investors to carry forward losses for up to seven years and offers additional tax rebates after adjusting profit or loss for taxpayers. This measure is seen as a positive step to alleviate market concerns and promote investor confidence.

    The new tax provisions announced by the Finance Minister include bringing FPO premiums and gains from mergers and acquisitions under the scope of taxation. However, certain sectors such as banking and financial institutions, hydro companies, and insurance companies have consistently maintained their position that such gains should be treated as investments rather than taxable profits.

    The market’s decline can be attributed to the uncertainties and apprehensions arising from the new tax reforms. It is important for investors to understand and interpret the provisions accurately to avoid any unnecessary panic selling or volatility in the market. The IRD’s efforts to address investor concerns and provide favorable provisions, such as carrying forward losses and tax rebates, aim to mitigate the impact of the reforms and maintain stability in the market.

  • Liberty Energy Company approves right shares and elects new board members during 13th AGM

    Liberty Energy Company approves right shares and elects new board members during 13th AGM


    Liberty Energy Company held its 13th Annual General Meeting on April 8th, 2023, with Mr. Kush Kumar Joshi as the chair. During the meeting, all financial reports from the previous fiscal year were approved. The meeting also endorsed a proposal to offer 50% of right shares, equivalent to Rs 75 crore, to existing shareholders. Additionally, the election of new board members was approved, including Dr. Aatma Ram Ghimire, Mr. Shyam Bahadur Khadka, Mr. Rajendra Wasti, Mr. Puruswotam Ghimire, and Ms. Kabita Pokharel from the promoter group. Mr. Lochan Koirala from the public group and Ms. Anugya Sapkota were elected as independent board directors.

    Liberty Energy Company currently operates three projects, which are Upper Dordi A and Lodo Khola in Lamjung and Badighad Khola in Gulmi, as stated in the media statement.

    Liberty Energy Company held its 13th Annual General Meeting, where financial reports from the previous fiscal year were approved. The company also approved the proposal to offer 50% of right shares worth Rs 75 crore to existing shareholders. Moreover, the meeting elected new board members, including five members from the promoter group and two independent board directors.

    Lastly, the media statement indicated that Liberty Energy Company is operating three projects: Upper Dordi A and Lodo Khola in Lamjung and Badighad Khola in Gulmi.

  • SEBON issues Letters of Intent to 13 new broker companies who submitted license applications.

    SEBON issues Letters of Intent to 13 new broker companies who submitted license applications.


    The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has initiated the process of granting new licenses for stock brokers and dealers. Following the revision of the Securities Market Operation Regulations 2064 and the Securities Dealers Regulations 2064, SEBON announced a 30-day deadline for accepting applications for new licenses. As a result, 45 companies applied for stock broker licenses and one company applied for a stock dealer license.

    Recently, SEBON issued Letters of Intent (LOI) to 13 new broker companies that had applied for licenses. Earlier, at a board of directors meeting, 16 companies had already received LOIs. So far, 29 companies that have applied for broker licenses have received LOIs from SEBON.

    Once a new broker company receives a letter of intent from SEBON, it is required to set up its infrastructure according to the board-established standards. Following infrastructure preparation, SEBON will monitor the company to ensure that all requirements are met. If all requirements are met during monitoring, the company will be granted a license.

  • “Himalaya Urja Bikas Company Limited reschedules 22nd AGM with new agenda items”

    “Himalaya Urja Bikas Company Limited reschedules 22nd AGM with new agenda items”


    Himalaya Urja Bikas Company Limited (HURJA) has announced that its 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) will now be held on 9th Jestha, 2080. The meeting was originally scheduled for 29th Poush, 2079, but was rescheduled. The AGM will take place at Arpan Banquet in Nayabaneshwor, Kathmandu, starting at 11 am on the specified day.

    The agendas for the AGM include endorsing the annual report for the fiscal year 2078/79 prepared by the board of directors, approving the auditor’s report for the same period, appointing an auditor for the fiscal year 2079/80, and approving their compensation. The meeting will also appoint Mr. Suman Sharma Chaulagain as a Director and propose to increase the authorized and issued capital of the company to Rs. 2.5 Arba. The company will also endorse 1:1 (100%) right shares from the paid-up capital of Rs. 99 Crores and manage capital received after issuance of rights shares.

    Investors who held shares of HURJA before the book closure date of Poush 18 will be able to attend the AGM.

     

  • ‘Himalayan Stock Exchange’ applied for license of new stock exchange

    ‘Himalayan Stock Exchange’ applied for license of new stock exchange


    “Himalayan Stock Exchange” has applied for a license to the Nepal Securities Board for a new stock exchange. The application has been filed by Himalayan Stock Exchange, which has been established with the participation of prominent business families in Nepal, including Shankar Group, along with the largest industrial houses in Nepal such as Shekhar Golchha of Nepal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, former presidents of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) Pashupati Murarka, Rajendra Khetan of Khetan Group, Satish Lal Mor of Lucky Group, Vivek Dugar of Dugar Group, Shourabh Jyoti of Jyoti Group and other major traders and business houses. This is the first application for a stock exchange license by Himalayan Stock Exchange.

    The application has been filed by Himalayan Stock Exchange, along with investment from Rohit Gupta, Ashish Shrestha, Juni Gurung, and Deepak Bhatta.

    The deadline for applying for a license for the commodity exchange (Commodity Exchange) along with the stock exchange is until 10th Baisakh, 2079 (April 22, 2023). So far, only one application has been submitted under the name of Himalayan Stock Exchange.

    Similarly, there has been no application filed until Friday for the commodity exchange. The applications for the stock and commodity exchanges are separate.

     

  • The Insurance Authority has issued a list of new arrangements and instructions to microinsurance companies.

    The Insurance Authority has issued a list of new arrangements and instructions to microinsurance companies.


     

    The Insurance Authority has recently prioritized working with micro-insurance companies. The authority recently granted licenses to seven new microinsurance companies.

    Previously, the Nepal Insurance Authority issued a notice inviting applications from companies interested in operating a micro-insurance company in Nepal. Similarly, three micro life insurance companies and four micro non-life insurance companies were chosen to conduct micro insurance activities in Nepal.

  • 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.

     

  • The suspension of a broker license has resulted in the freezing of approximately Rs. 12 Arba in capital.

    The suspension of a broker license has resulted in the freezing of approximately Rs. 12 Arba in capital.


     

    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

     

  • Gold sets a new all-time high, gaining Rs 2000 per tola in a single day to trade at Rs 111,000.

    Gold sets a new all-time high, gaining Rs 2000 per tola in a single day to trade at Rs 111,000.


    Gold prices continue to break all-time highs. Today’s increase is due to a single-day gain of Rs. 2000 in fine gold, while tejabi gold has climbed by Rs. 1,950 from yesterday’s price.

    According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association’s official website, fine gold is now trading at Rs. 111,000 per tola. Yesterday, the tariff remained unchanged at Rs. 109,000 per tola. Meanwhile, Tejabi gold is currently trading at Rs. 110,450. In contrast, the cost was kept at Rs. 108,500 per tola yesterday.

    On March 19, 2023, the price of gold reached an all-time high on the Nepali market. Fine gold cost Rs. 110,000 a tola, while tejabi gold cost Rs. 109,500.