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  • List of Bank Holidays in Nepal 2080

    List of Bank Holidays in Nepal 2080


    The central bank of Nepal, Nepal Rastra Bank, has recently unveiled the annual bank holiday schedule for the period of 2080 BS, which spans from April 14, 2023 to April 12, 2024. This comes in response to the government’s decision to permit essential service-providing institutions, such as banks, to operate on specific public holidays as declared by the government. The notice from NRB outlines the bank holidays during which Nepalese banks will remain closed, while also indicating that partial banking services, including cash transactions, will be available on certain dates marked with an asterisk (*). This information is aimed at providing clarity to the public and businesses regarding the operational status of banks during the designated holidays.

    No. List of Holidays Date
    1 New Year April 14, 2023
    2 Labour Day May 1, 2023
    3 Buddha Jayanti/Ubhauli/Chandi Purnima* May 5, 2023
    4 Republic Day* May 29, 2023
    5 Gaura Parva (Only for the region or culture celebrating the festival) August 24, 2023
    6 Raksha Bandhan/Gai Jatra* August 31, 2023
    7 Krishna Janmashtami* September 6, 2023
    8 Tij (Only for women) September 18, 2023
    9 Constitution Day September 20, 2023
    10 Indra Jatra* (Only in the Kathmandu valley) September 28, 2023
    11 Jitiya Parva (Only for women celebrating the festival) October 7, 2023
    12 Ghatasthapana* October 15, 2023
    13 Dashain (Phulpati-Dwadashi) October 21-26, 2023
    14 Phalgunanda Jayanti (Only for the followers of Kirat religion) November 11, 2023
    15 Tihar November 12-16, 2023
    16 Chhath November 19, 2023
    17 Guru Nanak Jayanti (Only for the Sikhs) November 27, 2023
    18 International Disability Day (Only for the staff with disabilities) December 3, 2023
    19 Christmas* December 25, 2023
    20 Udhauli/Yomari Punhi/Jyapu Diwas* December 26, 2023
    21 Tamu Lhosar* December 31, 2023
    22 Prithvi Jayanti/National Unity Day* January 12, 2024
    23 Maghi/Maghe Sankranti* January 15, 2024
    24 Sonam Lhosar* February 10, 2024
    25 People’s War Day* February 13, 2024
    26 Democracy Day* February 19, 2024
    27 Mahashivaratri/Women’s Day* March 8, 2024
    28 Gyalpo Lhosar* March 11, 2024
    29 Phagu Purnima March 24, 2024 (Hilly and mountainous districts)
    March 25, 2024 (Plain districts)
    30 Ghodejatra* (Only in the Kathmandu valley) April 8, 2024
    31 Machhindranath Bhoto Jatra* (Only in the Kathmandu valley) Date to be announced by the government
    32 Eid al-Fitr* Date to be announced by the government
    33 Bakra Eid/Eid al-Adha* Date to be announced by the government
    34 Siruwa Pawani (Only in Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Siraha and Saptari) Date to be announced by the government
    35 Mohammad Jayanti (Only for the Muslims) Date to be announced by the government
  • 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.

     

  • Modi Energy will issue 59,94,420 unit IPO shares to the general public beginning in Baisakh 19.

    Modi Energy will issue 59,94,420 unit IPO shares to the general public beginning in Baisakh 19.


     

    Modi Energy Limited has sent an offer letter to the general public in preparation for its Initial Public Offering (IPO).

    From the 19th of Baisakh, 2080, the firm would issue 59,94,420 unit shares with a face value of Rs 100. This IPO is expected to generate Rs 59.94 crore for the firm. This issue’s early closure date is on 24th Baisakh, and if it is not completely subscribed, it can be prolonged until 2nd Jestha, 2080.

     

  • Today’s gold price in Nepal has dropped by Rs 900 per tola.

    Today’s gold price in Nepal has dropped by Rs 900 per tola.


    In the domestic market today, fine gold has lost Rs. 900 per tola, while tejabi gold has lost Rs. 850 from yesterday’s pricing.

    According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association’s official website, fine gold is now trading for Rs. 109,300 per tola. Yesterday, the cost remained unchanged at Rs. 110,200 per tola. Meanwhile, Tejabi gold is currently trading for Rs. 108,800. In contrast, the cost was kept at Rs. 109,650 per tola yesterday.

  • Karnali Development Bank reports a net profit of Rs 1.7 crores in the third quarter.

    Karnali Development Bank reports a net profit of Rs 1.7 crores in the third quarter.


    Karnali Development Bank Limited (KRBL) has released its unaudited quarterly report for the fiscal year 2079/80’s third quarter.

    The firm recorded a net profit of Rs. 1.7 crores, compared to a net loss of Rs. 1.92 crores in the same period last year.

    When compared to the same quarter last year, the company’s deposits fell by 2.11% to Rs.4.40 Arba, while loans and advances increased by 2.84% to Rs.3.39 Arba. The company’s CAR is now 10.20%, down from 11.12% earlier.

    The bank has Rs. 50.28 crore in paid-up capital. At this capital, the bank’s EPS is Rs. 4.60, and its net worth is Rs. 118.20.

  • NEPSE: Plunged 18.80 points today to settle at 1,885.60 levels, with intraday turnover remaining at Rs 82.85 crores.

    NEPSE: Plunged 18.80 points today to settle at 1,885.60 levels, with intraday turnover remaining at Rs 82.85 crores.


    The NEPSE index finished at 1,885.60 today, down 18.80 points from the previous trading day’s close. This is a 0.99% loss. Last Thursday, the index fell 15.73 points.

    The index began today at 1,904.94 and reached an intraday high of 1,906.66. In contrast, it dropped as low as 1,881.15 before closing at 1,885.60.

    Through 31,415 transactions, 265 scrips changed hands. A total of 2,734,307 shares were traded, totaling Rs. 82.85 crores in turnover. This is less than the previous day’s turnover of Rs. 98.33 Crores.

  • ‘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.

     

  • Goodwill Finance’s net profit drops by 86.68%.

    Goodwill Finance’s net profit drops by 86.68%.


    In the third quarter ending Chaitra 2079 (FY79/80), Goodwill Finance Limited’s net profit plummeted by 86.68 percent to Rs 1.99 crore, compared to Rs 15 crore the previous year.

    The decrease in Net Profit is attributable to a variance in other operating income, which has decreased by 46.29% due to an increase in Impairment charges and staff expenditures in this quarter.

    In the third quarter, its net interest income (NII) increased by 57.73 percent to Rs 31.5 crore. Similarly, the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) was 13.46 percent, with Earnings per Share (EPS) falling to 2.82 percent.

  • Janaki Finance’s net profit falls by 70.76%.

    Janaki Finance’s net profit falls by 70.76%.


    Janaki Finance Limited (JFL) reported a 70.76 percent decrease in net profit in the third quarter (Q3) of fiscal year 2079/80.

    According to a report released today by the financing company, its net profit fell to Rs 1.53 crore in the third quarter from Rs 5.24 crore in the previous quarter.

    In Q3, Janaki Finance had a paid-up capital of Rs 69.04 crore and reserves of Rs 29.82 crore. The firm also has Rs. 19.5 crores in negative retained earnings.

    JFL has collected Rs 3.34 arba in deposits and has issued Rs 2.62 arba in loans and advances.

    On the other side, the company’s NPL has climbed by a staggering 391.67% to 23.60%.

  • 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.

  • Dolti Power Company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) has concluded, with 1,27,186 lucky applicants receiving 10 units each.

    Dolti Power Company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) has concluded, with 1,27,186 lucky applicants receiving 10 units each.


    Dolti Power Company Limited’s initial public offering (IPO) was completed today at the offices of NIC Asia Capital Limited in Kathmandu.

    Dolti Power Company Limited offered 12,71,861 units worth Rs 12.71 crores to the general public as an Initial Public Offering (IPO) (Chaitra 28, 2079- Baisakh 3, 2080).According to the allocation module, a total of 1,27,186 candidates were assigned 10 units each by lottery, with one lucky applicant receiving an additional unit, while the rest 11,41,760 applicants were returned with empty hands.

  • The NEPSE Index falls 15.73 points to close at 1,904.40; all sectors end in the red.

    The NEPSE Index falls 15.73 points to close at 1,904.40; all sectors end in the red.


     

    The NEPSE index closed at 1,904.40 today, down 15.73 points from the previous trading day’s close. This is a 0.82% decrease. Yesterday, the index rose 15.13 points.

    The index opened today at 1,918.49 and reached an intraday high of 1,928.76. In contrast, it dropped as low as 1,902.15 before closing at 1,904.40.