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  • NEPSE Index Records Weekly Loss

    NEPSE Index Records Weekly Loss


    The NEPSE Index, the stock market index of Nepal, concluded the week at a level of 1,838.59, representing a loss of 31.14 points or 1.67%. This decrease follows a similar 1.67% decline from the previous week when the index closed at 1,869.73.

    Throughout the week, the index displayed volatility, with a high of 1,872.22 and a low of 1,825.83. This indicates a range of 37.68 points, which is slightly lower than the 46.39 points of volatility observed in the previous week.

    Analyzing the trend data on daily charts, it is evident that both the short-term and mid-term trends are downward. Each day, the index has been making lower lows, indicating a bearish market sentiment prevailing in the market.

    On Tuesday, there was a notable intraday gain of 10.67 points, accompanied by a turnover of Rs 0.77 Arba. However, the total turnover for the week amounted to Rs 3.25 Arba, indicating moderate trading activity.

    Overall, the NEPSE Index experienced a downward trend during the week, characterized by volatility and declining values. Investors witnessed a bearish market sentiment with the index consistently making lower lows.

  • Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company (SALICO) Lists 26,226,382 Shares After Merger of SIC and LGIL

    Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company (SALICO) Lists 26,226,382 Shares After Merger of SIC and LGIL


    Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company Limited (SALICO) has listed 26,226,382 shares on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) following a successful merger between Lumbini General Insurance Limited (LGIL) and Sagarmatha Insurance Company Limited (SIC).

    The merger agreement between SIC and LGIL was signed on 30 Ashad, 2079. The swap ratio for the merger was set at 100:80, resulting in a 20% decrease in the number of LGIL shareholders. After the merger, the total listed shares of SIC and LGIL combined amounted to 26,226,382 units.

    Following the successful merger, SIC and LGIL began conducting joint operations under the name Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company Limited (SALICO) starting from Falgun 29, 2079. Consequently, the listed shares will be traded under the symbol “SALICO.”

    The opening price range for the initial transactions has been set at Rs. 599.12.

  • RBB Merchant Banking Closes RBB Mutual Fund 2 Issue to General Public

    RBB Merchant Banking Closes RBB Mutual Fund 2 Issue to General Public


    RBB Merchant Banking Limited has concluded the public offering of its mutual fund scheme, “RBB Mutual Fund 2,” on the specified date of 31st Baisakh. The offering, which initially opened on the 17th Baisakh and was intended to close on the 21st Baisakh, had been extended due to an insufficient number of applications.

    Out of a total of 12 crore unit shares, the fund sponsor, Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited, has been allocated 15% or 1.80 crore units worth Rs. 18 crores. The remaining 10.20 crore units were made available to the general public.

    As reported by CDSC (Central Depository System and Clearing Ltd.), as of 5 PM last Friday, a total of 15,651 applicants have applied for 46,046,424 units worth Rs. 46.04 crores.

    “RBB Mutual Fund 2” is a closed-end fund that will be traded on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) and has a maturity period of 10 years. Interested applicants were able to apply for a minimum of 100 units up to a maximum of 12,000,000 units.

    RBB Merchant Banking Limited currently manages another closed-end fund, RBB Mutual Fund 1 (RMF1), in the market.

  • Workshop on ‘Road to IPO’ Equips Corporate Houses with Legal and Financial Insights

    Workshop on ‘Road to IPO’ Equips Corporate Houses with Legal and Financial Insights


    Collaboratively organized by NIBL Ace Capital Ltd., Express Services Private Limited, and Pioneer Law Associates, a workshop titled “Road to IPO” was held to educate corporate houses about the IPO process from legal and financial perspectives. Dynamic Techno Soft Pvt. Ltd., as a sponsor, prominently displayed its banner during the event. The workshop took place on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Clark Resort in Birgunj.

    Mr. Anup Raj Upreti, Managing Partner of Pioneer Law Associates, and Mr. Sachindra Dhungana, Deputy General Manager of NIBL Ace Capital Limited, served as presenters for the session. CA Subhash Khandelwal and CA Pradeep Kushwaha played crucial roles in the successful implementation of the program.

    The workshop delved into various topics related to IPO, focusing on legal aspects, corporate governance, capital structure, IPO pricing, size, timeline, and methods. Participants from different corporate houses gained valuable insights into the different aspects of IPO.

  • Garima Bikas Bank Distributes 13% Bonus Shares and Endorses 14.5% Dividend for Fiscal Year 2078/79

    Garima Bikas Bank Distributes 13% Bonus Shares and Endorses 14.5% Dividend for Fiscal Year 2078/79


    Garima Bikas Bank Limited has distributed 13% bonus shares directly to the DEMAT account of its shareholders and has urged them to dematerialize their shares. This was announced after the bank’s 16th AGM where it also endorsed a 14.5% dividend worth Rs. 66.56 Crores for the fiscal year 2078/79. The board of directors meeting held later decided to distribute a 14.5% dividend on the paid-up capital of Rs. 4.59 Arba.

    In addition to the bonus shares, 1.50% cash dividend worth Rs 6.88 Crores was proposed. The bonus shares were already listed in NEPSE. The bank has also requested its shareholders to pay the tax amount for the 16% bonus shares proposed for FY 2077/2078. The details of the tax amount that a shareholder has to pay can be found on the website of the share registrar NIBL Ace Capital Limited.

    The bank’s decision to distribute bonus shares and dividends is expected to benefit its shareholders. The distribution of bonus shares will increase their ownership in the bank, while the dividend payment will provide them with a direct cash payment. The bank has also encouraged its shareholders to dematerialize their shares. This will facilitate electronic trading of shares, making it easier for shareholders to trade them in the secondary market.

  • NEPSE fell by 0.77%; Naasa Securities is the top buyer and seller broker (Weekly NEPSE Summary With Technical Analysis).

    NEPSE fell by 0.77%; Naasa Securities is the top buyer and seller broker (Weekly NEPSE Summary With Technical Analysis).


     

    This week’s NEPSE index finished at 1,889.76, a decrease of 14.64 points (0.77%). Last week, the index finished at 1,893.33, down 1.55% from the previous week.

    This week, the index reached a high of 1,913.05 and a low of 1875.37, resulting in a volatility of 37.68 points. The prior week’s volatility on the index was 51.52 points.

     

  • SEBON Approves 11% LBBL Debenture 2089; Bank Will Soon Issue 10 Lakh Unit Debentures

    SEBON Approves 11% LBBL Debenture 2089; Bank Will Soon Issue 10 Lakh Unit Debentures


     

    On Baisakh 10, 2080, the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) authorized the “11% LBBL Debenture 2089”.

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

    Four hundred thousand units will be made available to the general public out of the total number of units available.

  • The deadline for life and non-life insurance companies to raise capital to Rs 5 billion has passed.

    The deadline for life and non-life insurance companies to raise capital to Rs 5 billion has passed.


    On the 10th of Chaitra 2078, the Nepal Insurance Authority directed that life insurance businesses have a minimum paid-up capital of Rs. 5 Arba. The Insurance Board also encouraged non-life insurance companies to increase their paid-up capital to Rs. 2.5 Arba by the end of Chaitra 2079.

     

     

  • The application deadline for the “Citizens Super 30 Mutual Fund” has been extended till Baisakh 20.

    The application deadline for the “Citizens Super 30 Mutual Fund” has been extended till Baisakh 20.


    Citizens Capital Limited has extended the deadline for the general public to invest in the mutual fund scheme “Citizens Super 30 Mutual Fund” until the 20th Baisakh, 2080. The problem began on the 6th of Baisakh and was intended to end today, the 10th of Baisakh, 2080. However, because the problem manager did not get a sufficient number of applications, the deadline has been extended until Baisakh 20.

    15% or 1.50 crore units worth Rs. 15 crores have been allotted to the fund promoter Citizens Bank International Limited, with the remaining 8.5 crores going to the general public.

     

  • NEPSE Ends the Week with a 1.55% Loss with a Turnover of Rs 4.6 Arba.

    NEPSE Ends the Week with a 1.55% Loss with a Turnover of Rs 4.6 Arba.


    This week’s NEPSE index finished at 1,904.40, a loss of 30.07 points (1.55%). Last week, the index finished at 1,934.47, up 3.63% from the previous week.

    This week, the index reached a high of 1,944.58 and a low of 1893.33, resulting in a 51.25 point volatility. The prior week’s volatility on the index was 148.11 points.
    The largest intraday loss was 23.63 points on Monday with a transaction of Rs 0.92 Arba, however the overall turnover for the week was Rs 4.62 Arba.

  • SEBON has finally approved Ghorahi Cement Industry’s IPO proposal.

    SEBON has finally approved Ghorahi Cement Industry’s IPO proposal.


     

    The Securities Exchange Board of Nepal (SEBON) has authorized Ghorahi Cement Industry Limited’s proposed initial public offering (IPO) on Baisakh 06, 2080.

    The corporation will now distribute 7,943,801 unit shares. A total of 3,97,190 unit shares are reserved for project-affected locals, while the remaining 75,46,611 unit shares are designated for the general public. The IPO would be issued by the corporation by adding a premium of Rs 300 to the face value of Rs 100, for a total of Rs 400 for project-affected people. Similarly, shares for the general public will be issued at Rs 435 after a premium of Rs 345 is added to the face value.

     

  • Union Life Insurance Company requests that shareholders pay taxes on 8.97% bonus shares.

    Union Life Insurance Company requests that shareholders pay taxes on 8.97% bonus shares.


     

    Union Life Insurance Company Limited (ULI) has requested its shareholders to pay the 8.97% bonus share tax.

    On the 26th of Magh, 2079, the firm held its 5th AGM for the fiscal year 2077/78. The meeting approved 8.97% bonus shares worth Rs. 19,28,55,000 from the company’s paid-up capital of Rs. 2.15 Arba for the fiscal year 2077/78.