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.
Menchhiyam Hydropower Limited has issued an offer letter to the general public in preparation for its Initial Public Offering (IPO).
From the 4th of Baisakh, 2080, the company will issue 934,915 unit shares with a face value of Rs 100. The company expects to earn Rs 9.34 crore from this IPO. This issue’s early closing date is on 7th Baisakh, and if it is not fully subscribed, it can be extended until 19th Baisakh, 2080.
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
The NEPSE index closed at 1,866.68 today, down 5.20 points from the previous trading day’s close. This is a 0.28% decrease. Yesterday, the index fell 16.67 points.
Today, the index opened at 1,872.65 and closed at 1,856.69. In contrast, it reached a high of 1,880.31 before settling at 1,866.68.
Through 23,170 transactions, 264 scrips changed hands. A total of 2,971,947 shares were traded, totaling Rs. 91.76 crores in turnover. This is less than the previous day’s turnover of Rs. 92.02 Crores.
Dolti Power Company Limited has issued an offer letter to the general public in preparation for its Initial Public Offering (IPO).
From the 28th Chaitra of 2079, the company will issue 12,71,861 unit shares with a face value of Rs 100. This IPO is expected to generate Rs 12.71 crore for the company. This issue’s early closing date is the 3rd Baisakh, and if it is still not fully subscribed, it can be extended until the 12th Baisakh, 2080.
The existing promoters of Prime Commercial Bank Limited are auctioning off 9,00,000 units of promoter shares to the general public from the 21st Chaitra to the 29th Chaitra, 2079.
A total of 9,00,000 promoter shares will be auctioned off. Individual investors, businesses, and institutions can all bid in an auction. The minimum bid is Rs. 130. The promoters’ shares have a minimum bid quantity of 1000 units. Although bidders may bid for the entire issue, they must follow the Nepal Rastra Bank’s rule of not exceeding the specified number of shares per entity.
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.
From today (14th Chaitra), Chhimek Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (CBBL) is delivering 3.26% cash dividends straight to its shareholders’ bank accounts and has asked them to dematerialize their shares.
On Chaitra 10, 2079, the firm had its 21st AGM for the fiscal year 2078/79. The board of directors approved a 25.26% dividend for fiscal year 2078/79. The 282nd meeting of the board of directors, held on Poush 27, resolved to give a dividend of Rs. 2.32 Arba on the paid-up capital. There was a proposal for 22% bonus shares worth Rs 51.13 crores and a 3.26% cash dividend (including tax) of Rs 7.57 crore. The same cash dividend is now paid out.
Furthermore, the corporation has asked owners to dematerialize their shares if their bank information has not been updated.
City Hotel Limited has issued an offer letter to Nepalese citizens working abroad and the general public in preparation for its Initial Public Offering (IPO).
From the 21st Chaitra, 2079, the company will issue 1,67,400 unit shares of Rs 100 face value to Nepalese citizens working abroad. This issue will be closed on the 5th of Baisakh, 2080.
Similarly, on the 25th of Baisakh, 2080, the company will issue 13,55,940 unit shares with a face value of Rs 100 to the general public.
This issue’s early closing date is on 28th Baisakh, and if it is not fully subscribed, it can be extended until 8th Jestha, 2080.
Makar Jitumaya Suri Hydropower Company Limited has issued an offer letter to the general public in preparation for its Initial Public Offering (IPO).
From the 19th Chaitra of 2079, the company will issue 1,337,302 unit shares with a face value of Rs 100. The company expects to earn Rs 13.37 crore from this IPO. This issue’s early closing date is 22nd Chaitra, and if it is not fully subscribed, it can be extended until 3rd Baisakh, 2080. Makar Jitumaya Suri Hydropower Company Limited has issued an offer letter to the general public in preparation for its Initial Public Offering (IPO).
From the 19th Chaitra of 2079, the company will issue 1,337,302 unit shares with a face value of Rs 100. The company expects to earn Rs 13.37 crore from this IPO.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
The fifth step is to pay your fees, you need to fill out a bank voucher and deposit it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
Yes, you can renew your driving license online, visit the DOTM’s official website dotm.gov.np for more information and the application process.
You can renew your license from The Department of Transport Management office in Kathmandu.
You can renew your Driving license from DOTM which is located in the Transport Management Office: Driving License, Prithivi Chowk, Pokhara
You have 3 months or 90 days after your license expires, after this period you will be fined 100% for the first year.
In Nepal, the maximum validity of a Driving License in Nepal is of 5 years.
Documents you need to renew your license in Nepal are a citizenship certificate, an expired driving license, and photographs.
Yes, you can renew your driving license early 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.
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.