On Tuesday, the Nepal Stock Index (NEPSE) experienced a decline, losing 28.59 points or 1.35 percent compared to the previous day’s closing. The trading session started with an opening value of 2,106.18 and reached its highest point of 2,124.32. However, it faced downward momentum and hit a low of 2,070.33 before finally closing at 2,077.58.
Today, the NEPSE index finished at 2,064.83, dropping 26.56 points compared to the previous trading day’s close. This loss amounts to 1.27%. Yesterday, the index had lost 2.94 points. The index began today’s trading at 2,093.56 and reached its highest point of the day at 2,117.30. However, it also experienced a dip, hitting a low of 2,057.03 before settling at 2,064.83 for the closing.
Mithila Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (MLBBL) recently listed 2,55,655.77 unit bonus shares on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). The company held its 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the 17th of Falgun, during which it approved a dividend of 15.789% for the fiscal year 2078/79.
In addition to the dividend, the board of directors, in its 231st meeting on Poush 28, decided to distribute 15% bonus shares valued at Rs. 2.55 crores and a cash dividend of 0.789473681%, amounting to Rs. 13.45 lakhs. These dividends were distributed from MLBBL’s paid-up capital of Rs. 17.04 crores. Now, these bonus shares have been officially listed on NEPSE.
As of the time of writing, the Last Traded Price (LTP) of MLBBL’s shares on NEPSE stands at Rs. 750.