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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 Insurance Authority Issues Licenses to Two More Micro-Insurance Companies

    The Insurance Authority Issues Licenses to Two More Micro-Insurance Companies


     

    The Nepal Insurance Authority has licensed two more microinsurance businesses.

    At its meeting on Tuesday, the authority’s board of directors voted to provide licenses to two more micro insurance companies. The authorities have given licenses to Protective Micro Insurance Ltd Nepal and Crest Micro Life Insurance Ltd.

  • The capital market downturn has resulted in a significant reduction in Hathway Investment Nepal’s profitability.

    The capital market downturn has resulted in a significant reduction in Hathway Investment Nepal’s profitability.


    Hathway Investment Nepal Limited (Hathway), Nepal’s first private-equity investment firm, generated Rs. 1277 million in operating income (OI) in fiscal year 2022. For FY 23, the company has projected an operating income of around Rs. 116 million.

    ICRA Ratings has assigned a long-term rating of LBBB to Hathway for long-term loans totaling Rs. 147.7 million and an A3 rating to the short-term fund totaling Rs. 852.3 million.

     

  • Because of the Liquor Industry’s Boom and Bust Period

    Because of the Liquor Industry’s Boom and Bust Period


     

    Vijay Distillery Private Limited (VDPL), which manufactures liquor brands such as Ruslan Vodka, generated Rs. 2085 million in sales revenue in 2022.

    The company’s revenue has decreased by Rs. 59.3 crores compared to FY 2021. For fiscal year 20/21, the company generated sales revenue of Rs. 2678 crore (Million). VDPL’s profit margin for FY2022 has been tempered by a drop in sales margin, a high debt level, an increase in interest rates amid reduced banking sector liquidity, and an increase in promotional expenses for recently released products.

  • Investors Association Demands SEBON Address Ten Major Issues

    Investors Association Demands SEBON Address Ten Major Issues


     

    The Investors’ Association has focused significant attention on the financial and psychological effects of the stock market on regular investors, which have been steadily declining for a long time.

    Despite the fact that over 55 lakh investors lost a total of nearly Rs. 15 Kharba following the all-time high market capitalization on August 18, 2021, the relevant authorities have remained silent on the subject.

  • The Insurance Authority has issued a list of new arrangements and instructions to microinsurance companies.

    The Insurance Authority has issued a list of new arrangements and instructions to microinsurance companies.


     

    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.

  • Economic growth is expected to slow to 4.1% in 2023, with inflation remaining at 7.4%, according to the Asian Development Bank.

    Economic growth is expected to slow to 4.1% in 2023, with inflation remaining at 7.4%, according to the Asian Development Bank.


     

    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecasts 4.1 percent economic growth in Nepal in 2023, with inflation at 7.4 percent.

    According to the April 2023 Asian Development Outlook (ADO), Nepal’s economic growth rate is expected to slow in 2023 compared to last year due to tight monetary policy, sluggish domestic demand, the unwinding of pandemic stimulus, and persistent global headwinds.

  • Till the eighth month of FY 79/80, life insurance companies collected an impressive premium of Rs. 93.75 Arba.

    Till the eighth month of FY 79/80, life insurance companies collected an impressive premium of Rs. 93.75 Arba.


    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.

     

  • NEPSE Ends the Week With a Loss of 0.94% and a Turnover of Rs 5.11 Arba

    NEPSE Ends the Week With a Loss of 0.94% and a Turnover of Rs 5.11 Arba


    NEPSE traded only four days this week due to the Ghode Jatra holiday on Tuesday. Last week, the index closed at 1,933.31, down 3.46% from the previous week.

    This week, the index reached a high of 1,962.14 and a low of 1906.33, resulting in a volatility of 55.81 points. The index had 95.95 points of volatility the previous week.

     

  • NEPSE will be closed today in observance of Ghode Jatra.

    NEPSE will be closed today in observance of Ghode Jatra.


    The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), the country’s sole stock market, will be closed today (Chaitra 7, 2079) in observance of Ghode Jatra, a public holiday in Kathmandu valley. Normal trading in NEPSE will resume tomorrow (Chaitra 8, 2079) at 11:00 AM.

    The NEPSE index finished yesterday at 1,949.06, up 22.65 points from the previous trading day’s close.

  • This week, NEPSE closed above 2000 with a 1.71% gain.

    This week, NEPSE closed above 2000 with a 1.71% gain.


    Because Monday and Wednesday were public holidays, NEPSE only traded for three days this week. This week, the index closed at 2,002.70, up 33.68 points (1.71%). Last week, the index closed at 1,969.02, down 2.65% from the previous week.

    This week, the index reached a high of 2,002.70 and a low of 1.935.49, resulting in a 67.20 point volatility. In the previous week, the index experienced 73.93 points of volatility.

     

  • NEPSE dropped by 47.77 points (2.31%), and this week’s turnover was Rs 8.25 araba

    NEPSE dropped by 47.77 points (2.31%), and this week’s turnover was Rs 8.25 araba


    Due to the public holidays on Sunday and Tuesday, NEPSE only traded for three days this week. This week, the index dropped by 47.77 points (2.31%), closing at 2,022.64 as a result. Last week, the index lost 5.14% from the week before, closing at 2,070.41.

    This week, the index fluctuated by 68.79 points, hitting a high of 2,083.83 and a low of 2,015.04. The index had experienced 113.79 points of volatility the week before.