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  • NEPSE Index Rises 15.33 Points as Interest Rates Decline; Investors Anticipate Monetary Policy

    NEPSE Index Rises 15.33 Points as Interest Rates Decline; Investors Anticipate Monetary Policy


    The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index gained 15.33 points, or 0.73%, closing at 2,101.16 points, rebounding from the previous day’s loss of 10.50 points. Today’s trading began with the index opening at 2,085.81, hitting a low of 2,081.81, and peaking at 2,103.91.

    Throughout the trading session, 314 different stocks were traded in 75,105 transactions. The volume of shares exchanged totaled 10,108,122, with a turnover of Rs. 3.58 Arba. Market capitalization stood at Rs. 33.02 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 11.33 Kharba.

     

  • Nepal Rastra Bank Reports Stable Macroeconomic Indicators and Financial Trends for Mid-January 2023/24

    Nepal Rastra Bank Reports Stable Macroeconomic Indicators and Financial Trends for Mid-January 2023/24


    The Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank of Nepal, has disclosed the current macroeconomic and financial state of Nepal based on data from the first six months ending mid-January 2023/24. The overall assessment reveals that inflation remained at 5.26% on a year-on-year basis, and the gross foreign exchange reserves reached USD 13.69 billion. Total imports decreased by 3.1%, exports by 7.2%, and the trade deficit by 2.6% during the period.

    As of mid-January 2023, the outstanding concessional loan amounted to Rs. 155.40 billion, benefiting 133,174 borrowers. Notably, Rs. 104.73 billion was extended to 52,872 borrowers for selected commercial agriculture and livestock businesses, while Rs. 48.60 billion was loaned to 77,918 women entrepreneurs. The NEPSE index stood at 2120.62, a slight decrease from 2149.39 in mid-January 2023.

    In terms of inflation, the year-on-year consumer price inflation moderated to 5.26% in mid-January 2024 compared to 7.26% a year ago. The merchandise exports decreased by 7.2% to Rs. 74.97 billion, with a notable decline in exports to India by 12.8%, while exports to China and other countries increased significantly. Merchandise imports decreased by 3.1% to Rs. 768.17 billion, and the total trade deficit decreased by 2.6% to Rs. 693.20 billion.

    Services income remained at a deficit of Rs. 36.06 billion, while remittance inflows increased by 25.3% to Rs. 733.22 billion. Inter-bank transactions among financial institutions totaled Rs. 2574.20 billion. The price of oil in the international market decreased by 4.2%, and the price of gold increased by 5.6%.

    Foreign exchange reserves increased by 18.0% to Rs. 1816.57 billion in mid-January 2024. The Nepalese currency depreciated by 0.91% against the US dollar. Government expenditure decreased by 1.7% to Rs. 566.62 billion, while revenue mobilization increased by 8.2% to Rs. 496.50 billion.

    In the monetary sector, domestic credit increased by 2.6%, and deposits at Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs) expanded by 6.6%. Private sector credit from BFIs increased by 4.0%. The average base rates of commercial banks, development banks, and finance companies stood at 9.35%, 11.49%, and 12.77% respectively.

    The Balance of Payments (BOP) remained at a surplus of Rs. 273.52 billion, an increase from Rs. 92.15 billion in the same period of the previous year. In US Dollar terms, the BOP surplus was 2.06 billion compared to 697.4 million a year ago.

  • NEPSE Index Gains 1.00%, Led by Strong Performances in Various Sectors

    NEPSE Index Gains 1.00%, Led by Strong Performances in Various Sectors


    The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index displayed a positive trend, registering a gain of 20.62 points or 1.00% compared to the previous day’s closing, concluding at 2,080.12 points. This follows a previous trading day where the index experienced a gain of 36.57 points.

    The market opened today with the index starting at 2063.56, fluctuating between an intraday low of 2,063.42 and reaching an intraday high of 2,098.04.

    In the course of today’s trading activities, a diverse range of 309 stocks were traded in 104,619 transactions. The total volume of shares traded amounted to 17,949,562, with an overall turnover of Rs. 6.11 Arba. The market capitalization stood at Rs. 32.67 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 11.28 Kharba.

    Sonapur Minerals And Oil Limited (SONA) emerged as the leader in turnover, reaching Rs. 21.49 crores and closing at a market price of Rs. 493.

    Similarly, ten companies experienced positive circuit movements during the day. Conversely, Dhaulagiri Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (DLBS) faced the highest loss, amounting to 8.19%.

    In terms of sector indices, only three sectors closed in the red today. Notably, the “Development Bank Index” displayed the most substantial gain of 5.21%, while the “Hydropower Index” recorded a marginal loss of 0.45%.

  • “NEPSE Index Shows Resilience with 6.55 Points Gain, Marking Positive Trends in Nepal’s Stock Market”

    “NEPSE Index Shows Resilience with 6.55 Points Gain, Marking Positive Trends in Nepal’s Stock Market”


    The NEPSE Index in Nepal has recorded a gain of 6.55 points, equivalent to 0.32%, surpassing the previous day’s closing and concluding at 1,994.60 points. This follows a 2.60 point increase on the day prior, and notably, after the recent review of the monetary policy on Friday, the index has seen a cumulative gain of 141.81 points over the course of five trading days.

    The day’s trading began with the market opening at 1989.53. It experienced an intraday low of 1,973.42 but rebounded to reach an intraday high of 1,997.12.

    Throughout today’s trading session, there were 300 different stocks involved in 66,955 transactions. The total volume of shares traded amounted to 9,637,455, resulting in a total turnover of Rs. 3.15 Arba. The market capitalization stood at Rs. 30.75 Kharba, and the float market capitalization was reported at Rs. 10.71 Kharba.

    Sonapur Minerals And Oil Limited (SONA) led in turnover, reaching Rs. 16.04 crores, and closed at a market price of Rs. 361.80.

    Similarly, eight companies experienced positive circuits for the day. Conversely, Gurans Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (GLBSL) faced the highest loss of 4.98%, followed by MLBS and CYCL at 4.78% and 4.04%, respectively.

    In terms of sector indices, five sectors concluded in the red. The “Others Index” demonstrated the highest gain of 1.51%, while the “Trading Index” observed a loss of 0.92%.

  • NEPSE Index Surges 2.56%, Marks Highest Level in 1.5 Months with Robust Turnover

    NEPSE Index Surges 2.56%, Marks Highest Level in 1.5 Months with Robust Turnover


    The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index demonstrated a substantial gain of 47.75 points, equivalent to 2.56%, compared to the previous day’s closing, reaching a closing figure of 1,907.95 points. The preceding trading day had already seen a gain of 9.87 points for the index. Notably, this marks the highest index level recorded by NEPSE in the last 1.5 months.

    Commencing trading at 1859.24, the index experienced an intraday low of 1,852.67 and reached an intraday high of 1,908.19. The trading session witnessed active participation, with 294 different stocks being traded in 66,516 transactions. The total turnover for the day amounted to Rs. 2.01 arba, involving the trading of 6,530,643 shares. The market exhibited a float market capitalization of Rs. 10.26 Kharba, leading to an overall market capitalization of Rs. 29.41 Kharba. This turnover figure represents the highest recorded in the last two months.

    Sonapur Minerals And Oil Limited (SONA) led the day in terms of turnover, closing at a market price of Rs. 293.30 with a turnover of Rs. 11.66 crores.

    The day’s highest gainers included Chhyangdi Hydropower Ltd. (CHL) and Bhagawati Hydropower Development Company Limited (BGWT), both recording a significant increase of 10%. Vijaya Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. (VLBS) closely followed with a gain of 9.99%. Conversely, Infinity Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ILBS) and NMB Sulav Investment Fund – 2 (NSIF2) experienced the day’s biggest losses, both declining by 2.47%.

    Remarkably, all sector indexes closed in positive territory, with “Life Insurance” leading the gains at 4.44%, while “Mutual Fund” recorded the least gain at 1.41%.

  • “Kalika Laghubitta Q4 Report: 64% Net Profit Drop, Bad Loan at 4.13%”

    “Kalika Laghubitta Q4 Report: 64% Net Profit Drop, Bad Loan at 4.13%”


     

    Kalika Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (KMCDB) has released its fourth-quarter report for the recently concluded financial year 2079-80. The report shows a significant drop of 64.01 percent in its Net profits compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year 2078-79. In specific numbers, the company earned only Rs. 4.62 crores, a notable decline from Rs. 12.84 crores.

    The company has experienced losses in two key areas: Net Interest Income and Operating Profits. Net Interest Income saw a decrease of 13.48 percent, while Operating Profits plummeted by 64.04 percent. Throughout the entire financial year 2079-80, the company generated a core business revenue of Rs. 25.50 crores and managed to accumulate Rs. 6.60 crores in Operating profits.

  • “NIC Asia Capital’s Mutual Funds Show NAV Growth and Increased Profit in Ashad”

    “NIC Asia Capital’s Mutual Funds Show NAV Growth and Increased Profit in Ashad”


     

    NIC Asia Balanced Fund (NICBF), a 10-year close-end mutual fund scheme managed by NIC Asia Capital, has released its financial highlights for the month of Ashad. The Net Asset Value (NAV) for the period is Rs. 11.28, showing an increase from Rs. 10.96 a month ago.

    At the beginning of the scheme, the total fund size was Rs. 75.50 crores, which included seed capital from the fund sponsor. NICBF has made investments of Rs. 39.22 crores in shares of listed companies and Rs. 21.77 crores in debentures. Additionally, it has invested Rs. 50.98 lakhs in non-listed shares, while maintaining a bank balance of Rs. 22.16 crores.

     

  • Gold Price Surges by Rs. 800 per Tola in the Domestic Market; Silver Also Rises by Rs. 40 per Tola

    Gold Price Surges by Rs. 800 per Tola in the Domestic Market; Silver Also Rises by Rs. 40 per Tola


    Today, the price of gold has experienced an increase of Rs. 800 per tola in the domestic market. As reported by the official website of the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, fine gold is currently being traded at Rs. 112,400 per tola, whereas yesterday it was maintained at Rs. 111,600 per tola. Tejabi gold, on the other hand, is being traded at Rs. 111,850 today, compared to yesterday’s rate of Rs. 111,050 per tola.

    In addition, the price of silver has also seen a rise of Rs. 40 per tola. The shiny white metal is currently being traded at Rs. 1,440 per tola in the local market, whereas the closing rate yesterday stood at Rs. 1,400 per tola.

    It is worth noting that in the international market, the current price of gold stands at USD $1,956.10 per ounce, while silver is being traded at $24.17 per ounce.

  • Gold Price Rises by Rs 300 Per Tola in Nepalese Market; Silver Up by Rs 5

    Gold Price Rises by Rs 300 Per Tola in Nepalese Market; Silver Up by Rs 5


    Today, the price of gold in the Nepalese market has increased by Rs. 300 per tola. As per the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association’s official website, fine gold is currently being traded at Rs. 111,600 per tola, compared to yesterday’s rate of Rs. 111,300 per tola. Similarly, Tejabi gold is being traded at Rs. 111,050 today, whereas it was priced at Rs. 110,750 per tola yesterday.

     

  • NEPSE Index Surges by 2.09% with Record Turnover, All Sectors in Green

    NEPSE Index Surges by 2.09% with Record Turnover, All Sectors in Green


    The NEPSE index experienced significant gains today, closing at 1,980.09 points, which is an increase of 40.48 points from the previous trading day’s closing. This represents a gain of 2.09% in the overall index value. Last Thursday, the index had gained 7.27 points.

    The trading day started with the index opening at 1,941.52 points and reaching its lowest point at 1,941.24 points. However, it climbed as high as 1,983.98 points before settling at 1,980.09 points at the close of trading.

    During the day, a total of 275 scrips were traded through 61,450 transactions. The shares exchanged amounted to 9,528,255, with a turnover value of Rs. 3.45 Arba. This represents an increase compared to the previous trading day’s turnover of Rs. 2.305 Arba. Notably, this is the highest turnover observed in the last four months, since February 8, 2023, when the turnover amounted to Rs. 3.69 Arba.

    Among the traded shares, Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) had the highest turnover of Rs. 11.47 crores, closing at a market price of Rs. 2,458 per share. The shares of SNMAPO were the most actively traded.

    In terms of individual stock performance, Bhugol Energy Development Company Limited (BEDC) registered the highest gain of 10%, followed by City Hotel Limited (CITY) with a gain of 9.99%. On the other hand, Global IME Balanced Fund-1 (GIBF1) experienced the highest loss of 3.83% on the day.

    In a positive note, all sector indices closed in the green. The “Finance” sector witnessed the highest gain of 5.72%, while the “Mutual Fund” sector had the lowest gain of 0.42% on the day.