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  • “Nepalese Stock Market Witnesses a Slight Decline with ANLB Leading Gains and SGHC Facing Losses”

    “Nepalese Stock Market Witnesses a Slight Decline with ANLB Leading Gains and SGHC Facing Losses”


    Today, the Nepalese stock market index, NEPSE, experienced a decline of 0.23% and closed at 1,866.40, which is 4.27 points lower than the previous day’s close. During the trading day, the index reached a high of 1,878.96 and a low of 1,860.43 after opening at 1,871.63. The total turnover for the day was Rs. 69.22 Crores, lower than the previous day’s turnover of Rs. 95.43 Crores, with 271 stocks traded through 21,649 transactions.

    Himalayan Distillery Limited (HDL) had the highest turnover of Rs. 2.44 crores with a market price of Rs. 1,900 per share, while the most traded shares belonged to NICBF. Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ANLB) gained 8.20% during the day, while Swet-Ganga Hydropower & Construction Limited (SGHC) lost the highest percentage of 4.70%. Among the six sector indices, “Trading” experienced the highest decline of 1.53%, whereas “Mutual Fund” gained 0.54%.

  • “National Hydro Power reports Q3 net loss of Rs. 2.29 Crores due to increased interest expenses; announces plans to issue 50% right shares”

    “National Hydro Power reports Q3 net loss of Rs. 2.29 Crores due to increased interest expenses; announces plans to issue 50% right shares”


    In the third quarter (Q3) of the current fiscal year 2079/80, National Hydro Power Company Limited (NHPC) reported a net loss of Rs. 2.29 Crores, compared to a profit of Rs. 3.27 Crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The company’s total revenue till the end of Q3 was Rs. 2.91 crores. However, NHPC’s administrative expenses declined by 6.97%, while financial expenses increased significantly by 125.40%, affecting the company’s profitability for this quarter.

    NHPC’s reserves and surplus currently stand at Rs. 83.03 Lakhs, with share capital at Rs. 1.64 Arba. The hydropower company plans to issue 50% right shares worth Rs. 82.21 Crores to its existing shareholders, which will increase the paid-up capital to Rs. 2.46 Arba after approval by SEBON.

    NHPC is also involved in the Lower Erkhuwa Hydropower Project in Bhojpur District, Province 1, which is expected to start generating 80 GWh of energy annually within 2023 and generate about N. Rs. 450 million in revenue. Additionally, the company is leading the study of the Likhu hydropower project, which is being promoted after concluding an agreement regarding holding of 75% shares in Bright Energy Solutions.

    NHPC’s annualized earning per share is currently at Rs. -1.86, while the net worth per share is at Rs. 100.50. The company’s Q3 report shows a decrease in reserves and surplus by 75.90%, property, plant, and equipment (NET) increasing by 0.51%, and a decline in total income (power sales) by 19.41%. The Q3 market price for NHPC was at 239.

     

  • “Ankhukhola Hydropower Plans to Issue 200% Right Shares Pending Approval from Electricity Regulatory Commission”

    “Ankhukhola Hydropower Plans to Issue 200% Right Shares Pending Approval from Electricity Regulatory Commission”


    Ankhukhola Hydropower Company Limited (AKJCL) has proposed to issue 200% rights shares to its shareholders. The company aims to invest 60% of the newly raised capital in the Ganesh Himal Hydropower’s 20 M.W- Ankhu Khola-2 Hydropower project. This decision was made during a board of directors meeting held on Baishakh 15, 2079.

    After the issuance of right shares at a ratio of 1:2, AKJCL’s paid-up capital will increase from Rs. 80 crores to Rs. 1.60 Arba. On Chaitra 23, 2079, a meeting was held where it was decided to invest 60% in the Ankhu Khola-2 Hydropower project. The investment agreement between the two companies was signed on Chaitra 24, 2079.

    The Ankhu Khola-2 Hydropower project is designed to generate 122.16 GWh of electricity annually, based on a river flow rate of 27.73 cubic meters per second and a total head of 91 meters. The electricity produced will be transmitted to the national grid through a 5 km transmission line via the Nepal Electricity Authority’s proposed Lapang Substation.

    AKJCL plans to invest the Rs. 96 crores received from legitimate shares in the Ganesh Himal Hydropower project. The remaining funds will be used to pay off loans and other obligations owed to banks and other financial organizations. However, the issuance of right shares will only occur after approval from the Electricity Regulatory Commission and endorsement by the company’s upcoming AGM.

     

  • NEPSE Index Experiences 1.01% Loss, SHIVM Has Highest Turnover

    NEPSE Index Experiences 1.01% Loss, SHIVM Has Highest Turnover


    The NEPSE index experienced a loss of 1.01% and closed at 1,870.65 today, dropping by 19.11 points from the previous trading day’s closing. The index had also lost 2.27 points yesterday. The trading day started with an opening index of 1,889.41 and achieved an intraday high of 1,890.34. However, it reached an intraday low of 1,867.73 before ultimately settling at 1,870.65. During the trading day, 271 scrips were exchanged through 26,801 transactions, with a total of 3,206,450 shares worth Rs. 95.43 Crores in turnover, which was higher than the previous trading day’s turnover of Rs. 73.96 Crores. SHIVAM CEMENTS LTD (SHIVM) had the highest turnover of Rs. 4.25 crores, closing at a market price of Rs. 405 per share, while the shares of NIMB had the most trading volume. NMB Sulav Investment Fund – 2 (NSIF2) showed the highest increase of 3.33% for the day, while NIBL Growth Fund (NIBLGF) experienced the highest decrease of 8.89%. All sector indices closed in the red, with “Hydropower” experiencing the highest loss of 1.87%, while “Investment” had the lowest loss of 0.53% for the day.

  • Global IME Balanced Fund 1 and Mega Mutual Fund 1 Release Last Month’s NAV Report

    Global IME Balanced Fund 1 and Mega Mutual Fund 1 Release Last Month’s NAV Report


     

    The “Global IME Balanced Fund – 1 (GIBF1)” NAV report for Chaitra has been released.

    The “Global IME Balanced Fund – 1” is a closed-end fund with a 10-year maturity horizon. The fund size of Global IME Balanced Fund – 1 is Rs. 1.02 Arba.

     

  • Citizens Mutual Fund 1 Reports NAV and Net Profit Increase in Chaitra

    Citizens Mutual Fund 1 Reports NAV and Net Profit Increase in Chaitra


    Citizens Mutual Fund-1 (CMF1), a 7-year closed-end mutual fund scheme, has released its monthly report for Chaitra 2079.

    According to the report, a mutual fund’s Net Assets Value (NAV) fell slightly from Rs. 9.18 to Rs. 9.19. The program, which began with a sum of Rs. 82 crores, has invested Rs. 48.38 crores in listed company shares and Rs. 4.91 crores in non-listed company shares. This program invested Rs. 3 crores in fixed-income assets, Rs. 15.86 crores in debentures, and Rs. 3.4 crores in bank balance.

     

  • Today’s gold price falls by Rs. 500 per tola, while silver falls by Rs. 5.

    Today’s gold price falls by Rs. 500 per tola, while silver falls by Rs. 5.


    Today’s gold price has dropped by Rs. 500 per tola.

    According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association’s official website, fine gold is now trading for Rs. 109,100 per tola. Yesterday, the tariff remained unchanged at Rs. 109,600 per tola. Meanwhile, Tejabi gold is currently trading at Rs. 108,600. In contrast, the cost was kept at Rs. 109,100 per tola yesterday.

     

  • Chitwan will host the 7th Chitwan International Industrial Fair beginning on Baisakh 22.

    Chitwan will host the 7th Chitwan International Industrial Fair beginning on Baisakh 22.


     

    CNI Chitwan, in collaboration with other government and non-government organizations, will host the 7th International Chitwan Industrial Fair 2080 on Baisakh 22, 23, and 24, 2080 at the Chitwan Exhibition Hall in Bharatpur.

     

  • SEBON Approves 75% of Himal Dolakha Hydropower Right Shares; Company to Issue 1.20 Crore Right Shares Soon

    SEBON Approves 75% of Himal Dolakha Hydropower Right Shares; Company to Issue 1.20 Crore Right Shares Soon


     

    The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has accepted Himal Dolakha Hydropower Company Limited’s (HDHPC) rights selling proposal for Baisakh 12, 2080.

    The hydroelectric business would issue 75% right shares at Rs. 1.20 Arba to its current shareholders in the form of 1,20,00,000 (1: 0.75) units of right shares. The company’s current paid-up capital is Rs. 1.60 Arba. As a result, following the issuance of the right share in the ratio of 1:0.75, the company’s paid-up capital would be increased to Rs. 2.8 Arba.

  • SEBON Approves Upper Syange Hydropower IPO Proposal

    SEBON Approves Upper Syange Hydropower IPO Proposal


     

    The Securities Exchange Board of Nepal (SEBON) has authorized Upper Syange Hydropower Limited’s proposed initial public offering (IPO) on Baisakh 13, 2080.

    The corporation will now issue 870,000 equity shares at NPR 100 per share. The issuance is worth Rs. 8.7 crore. This is equivalent to 39.55% of the company’s issued capital. The company’s total paid-up capital following the IPO allotment will be Rs 22 crores.

     

  • NEPSE Bonus Shares of Garima Bikas Bank and Arun Valley Hydropower Development Company

    NEPSE Bonus Shares of Garima Bikas Bank and Arun Valley Hydropower Development Company


    NEPSE has listed 59,68,135.55 unit bonus shares of Garima Bikas Bank Limited (GBBL).

    On Poush 22, the bank had its 16th AGM and approved a 14.5% dividend of Rs. 66.56 crores for fiscal year 2078/79. On Kartik 24, 2079, the board of directors voted to pay a 14.5% dividend on the paid-up capital of Rs. 4.59 Arba. There was a proposal for 13% bonus shares worth Rs. 59.68 crores and a 1.50% cash dividend (including tax) worth Rs 6.88 crores. NEPSE now lists the same bonus shares.

     

  • NEPSE fell by 0.12% today to close at 1,889.73.

    NEPSE fell by 0.12% today to close at 1,889.73.


     

    The NEPSE index finished at 1,889.73 today, down 2.27 points from the previous trading day’s close. This is a 0.12% decrease. Yesterday, the index fell 13.68 points.

    Today, the index began at 1,892.94 and closed at 1,880.25. In contrast, it reached a high of 1,895.17 before settling at 1,889.73.