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  • Nepal Warehousing Company IPO Allotment Records Overwhelming Response and Substantial Oversubscription

    Nepal Warehousing Company IPO Allotment Records Overwhelming Response and Substantial Oversubscription


    The IPO allotment for Nepal Warehousing Company Limited concluded today at the headquarters of the issue manager, Himalayan Capital Limited, located in Kathmandu.

    Nepal Warehousing Company Limited had issued 11,41,250 units of IPO shares at a par value of Rs. 100 to the general public from the 10th to the 13th of Mangsir, 2080. Out of the total 13,75,000 units offered, 10% (1,37,500 units) were allocated to Nepalese citizens working abroad, 2% (27,500 units) were set aside for the company’s employees, and 5% (68,750 units) were designated for mutual funds. The remaining 11,41,250 units were made available for the general public.

    The IPO garnered substantial interest, receiving applications from 11,91,988 valid applicants who collectively applied for 1,26,56,720 units. The oversubscription rate exceeded 11.09 times. In the allotment process, 1,14,125 applicants were allotted 10 units each through a lottery system, while the remaining 10,77,863 applicants did not receive any allotment. Mutual funds were allotted 68,750 units, and 27,500 units were allocated to the company’s employees. However, 3,661 applicants who applied for 48,730 units were disqualified.

    The IPO result can be accessed through platforms such as CDSC IPO Result, MeroShare, and Himalayan Capital Limited.

    ICRA Nepal has reaffirmed the issuer rating of [ICRANP-IR] BB- to Nepal Warehousing Company Limited, indicating a moderate risk of default concerning the timely servicing of financial obligations.

    Nepal Warehousing Company was established under the Company Act, 2063 of Nepal, with the primary objective of addressing the warehousing needs of farmers, traders, millers, and businessmen involved in grain trade for commercial and industrial purposes. The company aims to mitigate post-harvest losses, maintain product quality, and provide a suitable environment for long-term grain storage. To achieve this, the company has installed high-quality silos with a capacity of 55,000 MT at three different locations in provinces 1, 2, and Lumbini.

  • Gold Prices in Nepal Decline by Rs. 800 per Tola as Global Market Faces Slump

    Gold Prices in Nepal Decline by Rs. 800 per Tola as Global Market Faces Slump


    The price of gold has observed a decline of Rs. 800 per tola today, as reported by the official website of the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. The current value of fine gold is reported at Rs. 1,18,400 per tola, representing a decrease from its stable position the previous day at Rs. 1,19,200 per tola. Simultaneously, Tejabi gold is being traded at Rs. 1,17,850 today, reflecting a reduction of Rs. 800 per tola from its previous rate of Rs. 1,18,650 per tola.

    Contrasting the recent decrease, on December 4, 2023, fine gold had achieved a historic high of Rs. 1,21,600 per tola, and Tejabi gold had surged to Rs. 1,21,000, marking a record at that time.

    Furthermore, silver has also witnessed a decrease of Rs. 20 per tola, with the current market rate standing at Rs. 1,480 per tola, compared to its closing rate of Rs. 1,500 per tola the day before.

    The global decline in gold prices, now at $2,020.50 per ounce, has had a notable impact on the domestic bullion market. Concurrently, silver is being traded at $24.20 per ounce on the international market.

  • NEPSE Index Rebounds with a 0.18% Gain After Previous Session’s Decline

    NEPSE Index Rebounds with a 0.18% Gain After Previous Session’s Decline


    The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index closed with a gain of 3.33 points, equivalent to 0.18%, compared to the previous day’s closing, settling at 1,841.04 points. This follows a loss of 10.10 points recorded in the preceding trading session.

    The trading day commenced with the index opening at 1837.24, hitting an intraday low of 1,830.31, and reaching an intraday high of 1,841.80.

    Throughout today’s trading, 293 different stocks were exchanged in 34,971 transactions. The volume of shares traded amounted to 3,755,124, leading to a total turnover of Rs. 1.14 Arba. The market capitalization stood at Rs. 28.38 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 9.90 Kharba.

    Reliable Nepal Life Insurance Limited (RNLI) recorded the highest turnover, reaching Rs. 73.44 crores, and closed at a market price of Rs. 488.10.

    Similarly, Global IME Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. (GILB) exhibited the highest gain of 10%, followed by Vijaya Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. (VLBS) with a gain of 8.07%.

    Conversely, Singati Hydro Energy Limited (SHEL) faced the highest loss of 9.13% during today’s trading.

    Regarding sector indices, 5 sector indices concluded in negative territory, with the Manufacturing and Processing index registering the most significant loss at 0.70%. Meanwhile, the Life Insurance Index recorded the highest gain, increasing by 1.21 percent.

  • Muktinath Krishi Company IPO Allotment Concludes with Overwhelming Response and Significant Oversubscription

    Muktinath Krishi Company IPO Allotment Concludes with Overwhelming Response and Significant Oversubscription


    The IPO allotment of Muktinath Krishi Company Limited was successfully concluded today at the headquarters of the issue manager, NIMB Ace Capital Limited, located in Kathmandu.

    Muktinath Krishi Company Limited had offered 11,48,000 units of IPO shares at a par value of Rs. 100 to the general public from the 8th to the 12th of Mangsir, 2080. Out of the total 14,00,000 units, 10% (1,40,000 units) were allocated to Nepalese citizens working abroad, 3% (42,000 units) were reserved for the company’s employees, and 5% (70,000 units) were set aside for mutual funds. The remaining 11,48,000 units were made available for the general public.

    The IPO garnered significant interest, receiving applications from 12,74,567 valid applicants who collectively applied for 1,36,04,910 units. The oversubscription rate exceeded 11.85 times. In the allotment process, 1,14,800 applicants were allotted 10 units each through a lottery system, while the remaining 11,59,767 applicants did not receive any allotment. Mutual funds were allotted 70,000 units, and 42,000 units were allocated to the company’s employees. However, 4,300 applicants who applied for 59,880 units were disqualified.

    The IPO result can be accessed through platforms such as CDSC IPO Result, MeroShare, and NIMB Ace Capital Limited.

    ICRA Nepal has reaffirmed Muktinath Krishi Company Limited’s issuer rating at [ICRANP-IR] BB-, indicating a moderate risk of default regarding the timely servicing of financial obligations. Muktinath Krishi Company is affiliated with Muktinath Bikash Bank, established in 2075 as the first public agricultural company. The company aims to play a managerial role in the agricultural value chain, contributing to Nepal’s agricultural economy through campaigns like “Krishak sanga Muktinath” and “Upabhoktaa sanga Muktinath.” The company operates in over 70 districts, maintaining more than 200 distribution channels and Agricultural Resource Centers.

  • Gold Prices in Nepal Experience a Significant Drop of Rs. 2,400 per Tola

    Gold Prices in Nepal Experience a Significant Drop of Rs. 2,400 per Tola


    The price of gold has witnessed a notable decrease of Rs. 2,400 per tola today, as reported by the official website of the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. The current value of fine gold is recorded at Rs. 1,19,200 per tola, representing a decline from its previous day’s stable position at Rs. 1,21,600 per tola. Similarly, Tejabi gold is being traded at Rs. 1,18,650 today, reflecting a decrease of Rs. 2,350 per tola from its yesterday’s rate of Rs. 1,21,000 per tola.

    In contrast to the recent decrease, just a day before, on December 4, 2023, fine gold had achieved a historic high of Rs. 1,21,600 per tola, and Tejabi gold had surged to Rs. 1,21,000, setting a record at that time.

    Additionally, silver has also seen a decline of Rs. 45 per tola, with the current market rate standing at Rs. 1,500 per tola, compared to its closing rate of Rs. 1,545 per tola the day before.

    The global decline in gold prices, currently at $2,031.90 per ounce, has had a significant impact on the domestic bullion market. Simultaneously, silver is being traded at $24.50 per ounce on the international market.

  • Prabhu Insurance Initiates Auction of 19,79,424 Promoter Shares of Nepal Reinsurance Company Limited

    Prabhu Insurance Initiates Auction of 19,79,424 Promoter Shares of Nepal Reinsurance Company Limited


    Prabhu Insurance Limited has initiated an auction for 19,79,424 units of promoter shares belonging to Nepal Reinsurance Company Limited (NRIC). The auction period is set to run from the 19th to the 26th of Mangsir, 2080.

    During this auction, the specified 19,79,424 units of promoter shares of Nepal Reinsurance Company Limited will be available for bidding. Interested promoter shareholders or institutions are invited to participate, with a minimum bid rate of Rs. 280. The bidding parameters for promoters’ shares include a minimum bid quantity of 10,00,000 units and a maximum bid quantity of 19,79,424 units.

    Prabhu Capital Limited is overseeing the auction process as the auction manager. At the time of this report, Nepal Reinsurance Company Limited (NRIC) has a Last Traded Price (LTP) of Rs. 610.

  • NEPSE Index Records a 0.54% Decline Amidst Mixed Performances in Sector Indices

    NEPSE Index Records a 0.54% Decline Amidst Mixed Performances in Sector Indices


    The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index registered a decline of 10.10 points, equivalent to 0.54%, compared to the previous day’s closing, settling at 1,837.71 points. The index had experienced a loss of 3.42 points in the trading session immediately preceding this.

    The trading day commenced with the index opening at 1849.01, reaching an intraday low of 1,833.02, and achieving an intraday high of 1,857.35.

    Throughout today’s trading activities, 292 different stocks were traded in 38,584 transactions. The volume of shares traded amounted to 4,698,682, resulting in a total turnover of Rs. 1.54 Arba. The market capitalization stood at Rs. 28.33 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 9.88 Kharba.

    Mountain Energy Nepal Limited (MEN) led in turnover, reaching Rs. 36.29 crores, and closed at a market price of Rs. 434.90.

    Similarly, Singati Hydro Energy Limited (SHEL) exhibited the highest gain of 10%, followed by Civil Bank Debenture 2088 (CBLD88) with a gain of 7.36%.

    Conversely, Bishal Bazar Company Limited (BBC) experienced the highest loss of 9.53% during today’s trading.

    In terms of sector indices, all sector indices, except the “Life Insurance Index,” concluded in negative territory. The Manufacturing and Processing Index recorded the most significant loss at 2.57%. Meanwhile, the Life Insurance Index gained the highest, increasing by 0.16 percent.

  • Kumari Bank Initiates Auction of 22,000 Promoter Shares: Exclusive Opportunity for Existing Promoter Shareholders

    Kumari Bank Initiates Auction of 22,000 Promoter Shares: Exclusive Opportunity for Existing Promoter Shareholders


    The current promoter of Kumari Bank Limited (KBL) has initiated the auction of 22,000 units of shares, exclusively available to interested existing promoter shareholders starting today. Nagendra Prasad Bimali aims to sell these units to current promoter shareholders, and interested parties are invited to participate in the auction within 35 days from the publication date of this notice, which is the 19th of Mangsir.

    Individuals looking to participate in the auction should submit their bids either at the central office of the bank in Tangal, Kathmandu, or at Kumari Capital Limited located at Naxal, Nagpokhari, Kathmandu. In the absence of bids from existing founder shareholders within the specified timeframe, the shares will subsequently be made available for auction to the general public. As of the last trading day, KBL closed at Rs. 150.40, and KBLPO reported a Last Traded Price (LTP) of Rs. 101.00 as of December 3, 2023.

    In a similar auction notice, the existing promoter of Machhapuchchhre Bank Limited (MBL) is auctioning 62,165 units of shares, available exclusively to interested existing promoter shareholders starting today. Indu Kumari Karki intends to sell these units to current promoter shareholders, and interested individuals are encouraged to bid within 7 days from the publication date of this notice, which is the 19th of Mangsir.

    Bidders for MBL shares should submit their bids at Machhapuchchhre Capital Limited located at Sundhara, Kathmandu. If there are no bids from existing founder shareholders within the stipulated timeframe, the shares will subsequently be open for auction to the general public. MBL closed at Rs. 184.90 on the last trading day, and MBLPO has an LTP of Rs. 136.00 as of May 10, 2023.

  • Citizens Bank International Limited Initiates Auction of Promoter Shares: Exclusive Opportunity for Existing Promoter Shareholders

    Citizens Bank International Limited Initiates Auction of Promoter Shares: Exclusive Opportunity for Existing Promoter Shareholders


    The current promoter of Citizens Bank International Limited (CZBIL) has initiated the auction of 70,490.61 units of shares, exclusively available to interested existing promoter shareholders, starting today.

    Ila Sharma plans to divest 70,490.61 units of promoter shares, and the auction is open exclusively to current promoter shareholders. The minimum bid rate for the auction has been set at Rs. 150. Those interested in participating in the auction are urged to submit their bids within 35 days from the publication date of this notice, i.e., by the 18th of Mangsir.

    To participate, shareholders are required to submit their bids at the central office of the bank, situated at Narayanhiti Path, Kathmandu. In the event that no bids are received from the existing founder shareholders within the stipulated timeframe, the shares will subsequently be made available for auction to the general public.

    As of the last trading day, CZBIL closed at Rs. 162. Additionally, CZBILP reported a Last Traded Price (LTP) of Rs. 108.00 as of October 1, 2023.

     

  • Nepalese Gold Market Hits Record High: Fine Gold Peaks at Rs. 1,21,600 per Tola

    Nepalese Gold Market Hits Record High: Fine Gold Peaks at Rs. 1,21,600 per Tola


    The Nepalese gold market experienced an extraordinary surge, reaching an unprecedented peak on December 4, 2023. The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association reported an astonishing single-day increase of Rs. 800, driving the price of fine gold to an extraordinary level of Rs. 1,21,600 per tola.

    Just a day earlier, on December 3, 2023, fine gold had already achieved a historic high of Rs. 1,20,800 per tola, setting a record at that time. Another coveted variant, Tejabi gold, also witnessed a notable uptick, currently valued at Rs. 1,21,000 per tola, up from its previous rate of Rs. 1,20,200.

    In contrast to the gold rally, the price of silver has remained stable at Rs. 1,545 per tola.

    The surge in gold prices in the domestic market is in line with the global trend, where gold is now priced at $2,088.00 per ounce. This surge has had a significant impact on the domestic bullion market. Concurrently, silver is being traded at $25.47 per ounce on the international market.

  • Unnati Sahakarya Laghubitta Lists 1,78,451.18 FPO Shares on NEPSE with LTP of Rs. 671

    Unnati Sahakarya Laghubitta Lists 1,78,451.18 FPO Shares on NEPSE with LTP of Rs. 671


    Unnati Sahakarya Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (USLB) has successfully listed 1,78,451.18 units of Further Public Offering (FPO) shares on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). The microfinance institution had issued these FPO shares with a face value of Rs. 100 to the general public. The offering took place from the 21st Kartik to the 24th Kartik, utilizing the company’s paid-up capital of Rs. 22.9 crores. Subsequently, these FPO shares are now officially listed on the NEPSE.

    At the time of reporting, Unnati Sahakarya Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (USLB) has a Last Traded Price (LTP) of Rs. 671 per share. The successful listing marks a significant development for the company in the stock market.

  • People’s Power Limited Announces 50% Right Share Issuance for Capital Expansion and Project Development

    People’s Power Limited Announces 50% Right Share Issuance for Capital Expansion and Project Development


    In accordance with the decision made during the Board of Directors meeting of People’s Power Limited (PPL), the company has resolved to issue right shares at a ratio of 1:0.5, equivalent to 50% of the existing shares.

    The decision, made during the meeting held on Mangsir 17, entails the issuance of 50% right shares based on the current paid-up capital of Rs. 63.26 Crores. Consequently, upon the issuance of 31,63,000 units of right shares, the company’s paid-up capital will be revised to Rs. 94.89 Crores.

    The company has expressed its intention to utilize the funds raised for various purposes, including ongoing project maintenance, resolving payment discrepancies, exploring new projects, identifying investment opportunities, creating employment, and contributing to national capital through equity rights. However, it’s important to note that the issuance of these right shares is subject to approval from regulatory bodies, particularly the Electricity Regulatory Commission.

    As of the latest available information, PPL concluded its last trading day at Rs. 214.20.