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  • NIC Asia Bank Leads Trading Volume, NIBL Growth Fund Surges, and SALICO Faces Loss: Market Highlights

    NIC Asia Bank Leads Trading Volume, NIBL Growth Fund Surges, and SALICO Faces Loss: Market Highlights


    NIC Asia Bank Limited (NICA) had the highest trading volume of Rs. 3.04 crores and closed at a market price of Rs. 694.60 per share. The shares of PRVU had the highest trading activity.

    NIBL Growth Fund (NIBLGF) experienced the highest gain of 9.88% during the day.

    On the other hand, Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co. Limited (SALICO) recorded the highest loss of 6.45% today.

    Among the sector indices, only four closed in positive territory, with the “Manufacturing and Processing” sector gaining the highest at 0.52%. The “Non-Life Insurance” sector had the highest decline, losing 0.62% today.

  • NIC Asia Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited Reports 58.93% Decline in Net Profit for Q3 FY 2079/2080

    NIC Asia Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited Reports 58.93% Decline in Net Profit for Q3 FY 2079/2080


    NIC Asia Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (NICLBSL) has released its third-quarter report for FY 2079/2080, indicating a significant decline in net profit by 58.93%. According to the report, the net profit dropped to Rs. 23.24 crore, compared to Rs. 56.60 crore in the same quarter of the previous year.

    The company’s borrowings decreased by 12.91% to Rs. 14.14 Arba, down from Rs. 16.23 Arba in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Deposits also saw a decline of 14.80% to Rs. 2.85 arba, while loans and advances decreased by 7.30% to 19.58 Arba during this quarter.

    The core revenue, represented by net interest income, experienced a significant decrease of 34.96% to Rs. 77.67 Crores, compared to Rs. 1.19 Arba in the same quarter of the previous year.

    In terms of financial position, the paid-up capital of the company remained at Rs. 1.73 arba in this quarter, and its reserve and surplus stood at Rs. 1.28 arba.

    The company’s non-performing loans (NPL) increased from 1.46% to 4.91%.

    The earnings per share (EPS) for the company is reported as Rs. 17.82, while the net worth per share stands at Rs. 173.65. The company traded at a price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 33.22 times.

  • Nepal Chamber Expo 2023 to Feature Over 150 Stalls of National and International Manufacturers

    Nepal Chamber Expo 2023 to Feature Over 150 Stalls of National and International Manufacturers


    The Nepal Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will be hosting the Nepal Chamber Expo 2023 from Jestha 4 to 8, 2080 at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. Over 150 stalls featuring a wide range of national and international manufacturers will be present at the event. Exhibits will include items such as automobiles, electrical and electronics, home appliances, fashion wear and accessories, garments and textiles, mobile and gadgets, fast-moving consumer goods, hydro, logistics, handicrafts and handlooms, shoes and leather items, cosmetics, and food and dairy products. These details were disclosed in a media statement.

  • ICRA Nepal confirms the rating of NIC ASIA Bank’s Rs 3 arba debenture as ICRANP LBBB.

    ICRA Nepal confirms the rating of NIC ASIA Bank’s Rs 3 arba debenture as ICRANP LBBB.


     

    ICRA Nepal Limited has confirmed NIC Asia Bank Limited’s grade. The rating has been removed from the ‘Watch with Negative Implications’ category and moved to the “Issuer Not Cooperating” category, with the following notification for rating withdrawal:

    The rating agency has assessed the bank’s NPR 3,000 million subordinated debenture as [ICRANP] LBBB “Issuer Not Cooperating”; it has been withdrawn from watch with negative implications and moved to the issuer not cooperating category with notice of withdraw

  • NEPSE fell 6.59 points (0.34%) this week, with a turnover of Rs 5.83 arba; Weekly Summary with Technical Analysis, Sector Comparison, Major Highlights, and More

    NEPSE fell 6.59 points (0.34%) this week, with a turnover of Rs 5.83 arba; Weekly Summary with Technical Analysis, Sector Comparison, Major Highlights, and More


    This week’s NEPSE index closed at 1,908.55, down 6.59 points (0.34%). Last week, the index closed at 1,915.14, up 0.94% from the previous week.

    This week, the index reached a high of 1,936.43 and a low of 1.864.99, resulting in 71.44 points of volatility. In the previous week, the index experienced volatility of 55.81 points.

     

  • NIC Asia Laghubitta Announces Book Closure Date for its 14.75% Cash Dividend; Holds Annual General Meeting on Baisakh 10

    NIC Asia Laghubitta Announces Book Closure Date for its 14.75% Cash Dividend; Holds Annual General Meeting on Baisakh 10


    NIC Asia Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (NICLBSL) has scheduled its 5th Annual General Meeting for 10th Baisakh, 2080. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. that day in Hotel Gajur Palace – Hotel in Dharan, Sunsari.

    Among the other items on the agenda, the AGM will approve a 14.75% cash dividend for fiscal year 2078/79. The board of directors decided to pay out the entire dividend in cash at their meeting on Falgun 21. Because the company’s paid-up capital is Rs. 1,73,94,40,000, the cash dividend is worth slightly more than Rs. 25,65,67,400.

     

  • SEBON Approves Mahalaxmi Debenture 2089 at 11%

    SEBON Approves Mahalaxmi Debenture 2089 at 11%


    On Chaitra 05, 2079, the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) authorized the “11% Mahalaxmi Debenture 2089.”

    Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank Limited (MLBL) plans to issue 10 lakh unit debentures at Rs 1000 per unit. During a period of ten years, the bank will give an interest rate of 11% on the debenture.

    Out of the total number of units given, 4 lakh will be made available to the general public and 6 lakh would be made available for private placement.

    The issue manager is NIC Asia Capital. The offering would generate a total of Rs 1 Arba.

  • All 5 NIC Asia Capital Mutual Fund Schemes have published the Falgun Month NAV Report.

    All 5 NIC Asia Capital Mutual Fund Schemes have published the Falgun Month NAV Report.


     

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    The financial highlights for the month of Falgun have been published by NIC Asia Balanced Fund (NICBF), a 10-year close-end mutual fund scheme managed by NIC Asia Capital. The period’s NAV was Rs. 10.73, which was lower than the previous month’s NAV of Rs. 11.26.

    The scheme started with a Rs. 75.50 crore fund, including seed capital from the fund sponsor. The scheme has spent Rs. 43.10 crores on listed company shares and Rs. 19.52 crores on debentures. Non-listed shares are worth Rs. 1.34 crores. The amount invested in fixed deposits is Rs. 9 crores, and the bank balance is Rs. 4.38 crores.

     

  • 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.

     

  • Commercial banks profited Rs. 36 Arba until the end of the fiscal year in Magh.

    Commercial banks profited Rs. 36 Arba until the end of the fiscal year in Magh.


    Statistics reveals that commercial banks combined have achieved a total net profit of Rs. 36 Arba and 89 crores. Nabil Bank is the most profitable of the 22 commercial banks, with a net profit of Rs. 4 Arba and 13 crores. Similarly, NIC Asia Bank had a net profit of Rs. 3 Arba and 67 crores. Global IME Bank, on the other hand, has made a net profit of Rs. 3 Arba and 55 Crores. Agricultural Development Bank, on the other hand, has the lowest net profit of Rs. 10 crores.

    – With the successful merger of Global IME Bank and Bank of Kathmandu, the joint transaction in the name of Global IME Bank began on Poush 25, 2079.

  • The NEPSE Index rises 2.56%, gaining 50.04 points to settle at 2,002.70.

    The NEPSE Index rises 2.56%, gaining 50.04 points to settle at 2,002.70.


     

    SHIVAM CEMENTS LTD (SHIVM) shares traded the most and had the highest turnover of Rs. 7.85 crores closing at a market price of Rs. 455 per share.

    Shuvam Power Limited (SPL) gained the highest 9.98% and technically hit positive for the day.

    Conversely, Siddhartha Investment Growth Scheme – 2 (SIGS2) lost the highest 5.81% today.

    All sector indices closed green, “Hydropower” gained the highest 3.59% while “Manufacturing And Processing” gained the least 1.53% today.

     

     

  • NEPSE now lists bonus shares of SHL, MERO, NICL, and PIC.

    NEPSE now lists bonus shares of SHL, MERO, NICL, and PIC.


    Soaltee Hotel Limited (SHL) has 42,13,533 unit bonus shares listed on NEPSE.

    On Poush 28, 2079, the company held its 48th AGM for the fiscal year 2078/79. The board of directors approved a dividend of 26.31578947% for fiscal year 2078/79. The board of directors decided to distribute 5% bonus shares worth Rs. 4,21,28,986 and a 21.31578947% cash dividend worth Rs. 179,602,521 from its paid-up capital of Rs. 84.25 Crores on Ashwin 31. NEPSE now lists the same bonus shares.

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