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  • SEBON Approves Further Public Offering (FPO) of Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (UNLB)

    SEBON Approves Further Public Offering (FPO) of Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (UNLB)


    The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has given approval for the Further Public Offering (FPO) of Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (UNLB) on Baisakh 21, 2080. UNLB will issue 379,425 units of FPO shares, which the general public can apply for at a par value of Rs. 100 per share, raising Rs. 37,942,500 for the company. After the issuance of these FPO shares, the paid-up capital of the company will increase from Rs. 110,632,500 to Rs. 14.85 crores.

    Muktinath Capital Limited has been appointed as the issue manager of the FPO, and the application was submitted to SEBON on Chaitra 17. Previously, Unique Nepal Laghubitta planned to issue an IPO for 2.70 lakh shares. However, after merging with Ghodighoda Laghubitta and commencing their joint operation on 30th Poush, 2078 under the name of Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited, the company will now issue an FPO instead to adjust its shareholding ratio. Ghodighoda Laghubitta was a publicly listed company, and the merged company’s promoter: public share structure is currently 94:6 ratios. After the FPO, this ratio will change to 70:30.

  • 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.

  • Nepalese Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index experiences decline in trading with all sector indices closing red

    Nepalese Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index experiences decline in trading with all sector indices closing red


    The Nepalese Stock Exchange (NEPSE) experienced a decline today, with the index closing at 1,850.61, a decrease of 1.02% or 19.12 points from the previous trading day’s closing. The index had gained 12.73 points yesterday but suffered a loss today. The trading day opened at 1,870.41, and the intraday high was 1,872.22, while the intraday low was 1,848.80, closing at 1,850.61.

    During today’s trading, a total of 263 scrips were traded via 23,051 transactions, with 2,015,959 shares exchanged for a turnover of Rs. 60.81 crores. This was lower than the previous day’s turnover of Rs. 73.26 crores. Shivam Cements Ltd (SHIVM) had the most shares traded and the highest turnover of Rs. 3.22 crores, with a market price of Rs. 400 per share. Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ANLB) had the highest gain of 8.22% for the day, while NMB Debenture 8.50% – 2087/88 (NMBD87/88) suffered the highest loss of 8.83% for the day.

    All sector indices experienced a decline, with “Hydropower” experiencing the highest loss of 2.04%, while “Mutual Fund” had the least decline of 0.05%. Overall, the NEPSE index had a relatively tough trading day, with a decline in the index and the majority of the sector indices experiencing losses.

  • NEPSE index gains 0.69% with all sector indices closing green

    NEPSE index gains 0.69% with all sector indices closing green


    The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index gained 12.73 points today, closing at 1,869.73, which is a 0.69% increase from the last trading day. The index had a low of 1,846.67 and a high of 1,875.26 during the day, opening at 1,856.97. The trading volume was 276 scrips traded via 20,655 transactions, with a total of 2,533,714 shares exchanged, amounting to Rs. 73.26 Crores in turnover, higher than the previous day’s turnover of Rs. 62.02 Crores.

    NABIL Bank Limited Promotor Share (NABILP) was the most traded stock and had the highest turnover of Rs. 4.5 crores, closing at a market price of Rs. 474 per share. NIBL Growth Fund (NIBLGF) gained the highest 9.86% for the day, while NMB Debenture 8.50% – 2087/88 (NMBD87/88) lost the highest 5.85%.

    All sector indices closed in the green, with “Non-Life Insurance” gaining the highest 1.55%, and “Investment” gaining the least 0.32% today.

  • GBLBS Reports Net Profit of Rs. 5.9 Crores in Q3 of FY 2079/2080 with Decreased Net Interest Income and Non-Performing Loans

    GBLBS Reports Net Profit of Rs. 5.9 Crores in Q3 of FY 2079/2080 with Decreased Net Interest Income and Non-Performing Loans


     

    Grameen Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (GBLBS) has reported a net profit of Rs. 5.9 Crores in the third quarter of FY 2079/2080, marking a 79.19% decrease compared to the same quarter in the previous year. The company’s net interest income decreased by 26.48% to Rs. 67.31 Crores, while its borrowings decreased by 16.70% to Rs. 5.70 Arba and deposits decreased by 4.55% to Rs. 3.75 Arba. The company’s loans and advances also decreased by 10.03% to Rs. 12.71 Arba in this quarter. Non-performing loans increased to 7.94% from 4.23% in the corresponding quarter, while annualized earnings per share (EPS) stands at Rs. 8.01 and net worth per share is Rs. 235.87.

  • IGI and PICL Complete Merger, Forming IGI Prudential Insurance Limited with Total Paid-Up Capital of Rs. 3.02 Arba

    IGI and PICL Complete Merger, Forming IGI Prudential Insurance Limited with Total Paid-Up Capital of Rs. 3.02 Arba


    The merger between IME General Insurance Limited (IGI) and Prudential Insurance Company Limited (PICL) has been finalized, with the two companies agreeing to a 1:1 swap ratio and forming a new entity called “IGI Prudential Insurance Limited”.

    The merger has received final approval from the Nepal Insurance Authority and the Office of the Registrar of Companies, with joint business operations set to begin on May 10, 2023. The newly merged company will have a total paid-up capital of Rs. 3.02 Arba, combining the current paid-up capital of IGI and PICL. Additionally, IGI and PICL announced dividends of 6.32% and 3.5%, respectively, for Fiscal Year 2078/79.

  • Gold Price Breaks All-Time High Record Again, Silver Also Up

    Gold Price Breaks All-Time High Record Again, Silver Also Up


    The price of gold in Nepal has broken an all-time high record once again, gaining Rs. 1200 in a single day. As per the official website of the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, fine gold is being traded today at Rs. 111,800 per tola, while Tejabi gold is being traded at Rs. 111,250. This is a significant increase from yesterday’s rate of Rs. 110,600 and Rs. 110,050 per tola for fine gold and Tejabi gold, respectively.

    This recent surge in the price of gold follows the previous all-time high recorded on April 5th, 2023, when fine gold was traded at Rs. 111,000 per tola and Tejabi gold at Rs. 110,450 per tola. Silver has also seen a rise in its price, with a gain of Rs. 20 per tola. The white metal is currently being traded at Rs. 1,445 per tola in the local market, up from yesterday’s closing rate of Rs. 1,425 per tola.

    In the international market, gold was traded at around $2,015.60 per ounce as of yesterday. However, the current rate of gold in the international market has reached USD $2,044.50 per ounce, while silver is being traded at $25.69 per ounce. It is worth noting that gold had reached an all-time high of $2074.88 in August 2020.

  • 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.

  • Citizen Investment Trust reports 26.15% increase in net profit for Q3 FY 2079/80

    Citizen Investment Trust reports 26.15% increase in net profit for Q3 FY 2079/80


    Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) has released its unaudited report for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2079-2080, showing a significant increase in net profit. The company recorded a net profit of Rs. 77.79 crores, marking a 26.15% increase from the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

    During this quarter, CIT made investments amounting to Rs. 2.12 Kharba, which is a 13.02% increase compared to the relevant quarter of the previous year. According to the report published by the company, the paid-up capital currently stands at Rs. 4.25 Arba. However, the share premium of the company decreased by 77.56% and now stands at Rs. 28.38 crores.

    The earnings per share (EPS) for CIT during this quarter was Rs. 24.40 on an annualized basis. Additionally, the company reported a Return on Investment (ROI) of 9.67% and a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 85.65 times for the third quarter of FY 2079/80. Overall, this unaudited report suggests that CIT has performed well in this quarter, with notable growth in net profit and investments.

  • Chilime Hydropower Company Limited reports a slight increase in net profit in Q3

    Chilime Hydropower Company Limited reports a slight increase in net profit in Q3


    Chilime Hydropower Company Limited (CHCL) has released its third-quarter unaudited report, showing a 1.34% increase in net profit. In this quarter, the company’s profit increased to Rs. 52.89 crores, compared to Rs. 52.20 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

    Despite the increase in net profit, the company has experienced a 2.33% decrease in electricity sales worth Rs. 80.42 crores during the quarter. The management has attributed this decline to a decrease in the amount of electricity purchased as compared to the previous year’s Chaitra, which resulted in a decrease in income from the sale of electricity. CHCL has also earned finance (interest) income of Rs. 17.58 crore till Q3.

    For this quarter, the company has reported administrative expenses of Rs. 6.40 Crores and operating expenses worth Rs. 7.38 Crores.

    CHCL’s reserve fund currently stands at Rs. 3.13 Arba, with share capital at Rs. 7.25 Arba. The earnings per share of the company stands at Rs. 9.72 with a net worth per share at Rs. 143.23. The P/E ratio of the company stood at 50.42 times.

    To sum up, CHCL has reported an increase in net profit despite a decline in electricity sales during the third quarter. However, the company has also reported administrative and operating expenses, with a reserve fund and share capital of Rs. 3.13 Arba and Rs. 7.25 Arba, respectively.

  • Swabalamban Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SWBBL) lists 16.83 lakh unit bonus shares on NEPSE following 21% dividend approval

    Swabalamban Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SWBBL) lists 16.83 lakh unit bonus shares on NEPSE following 21% dividend approval


    Swabalamban Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SWBBL) has listed 16,83,255 unit bonus shares on NEPSE. The decision was made after the company’s 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 19th Falgun, where a dividend of 21.05% worth Rs. 23.62 crores for the fiscal year 2078/79 was approved. This return was based on the paid-up capital of Rs. 1.12 Arba. The company’s board of directors had proposed a 15% bonus share and a 6.05% cash dividend (including tax) worth Rs. 16.83 crores and Rs. 6.79 crore, respectively, during the 403rd meeting held on Poush 27.

    Following the announcement, the bonus shares of SWBBL were made available for trading on NEPSE. The microfinance company had closed at Rs. 745 as of the previous day’s market close. This decision to distribute bonus shares is expected to benefit the company’s shareholders and attract potential investors. SWBBL’s positive financial performance and its commitment to providing attractive returns to its shareholders are evident in this news.

    SWBBL’s listing of bonus shares on NEPSE is a result of the company’s 21st AGM, where a dividend of 21.05% worth Rs. 23.62 crores was approved. The company’s board of directors proposed a 15% bonus share and a 6.05% cash dividend (including tax) worth Rs. 16.83 crores and Rs. 6.79 crore, respectively. The decision to distribute bonus shares indicates the company’s strong financial performance and its efforts to benefit its shareholders and attract potential investors.

  • Upper Solu Hydro Electric Company Reports Net Profit of 1.08 Crores in Q3; Financial Expenses Increased By Huge Margin of 244.73%

    Upper Solu Hydro Electric Company Reports Net Profit of 1.08 Crores in Q3; Financial Expenses Increased By Huge Margin of 244.73%


    Upper Solu Hydro Electric Company Limited (USHEC) has released its unaudited third-quarter report for FY 2079/2080, reporting a net profit of Rs. 1.08 Crores, indicating a 78.98% decline from the relevant period of the previous fiscal year. The company’s paid-up capital remains at Rs. 1.35 Arba, and it has a negative reserve of Rs 3.64 Crores. Additionally, USHEC generated electricity sales worth Rs. 53.39 Crores in Q3 of FY 79/80, while finance expenses increased significantly by 244.73%, amounting to Rs. 30.73 Crores, affecting the company’s profitability for the period. The management analysis states that electricity was produced entirely from the organization’s project during the quarter period, and electricity was sold from the 132 KV transmission line, but reduced water flow in the river resulted in lower income than previous quarters. The company’s annualized EPS stood at Rs. 1.07, and its net worth per share was Rs. 97.30.