Today, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has given its final approval for membership to seven new brokers in the second phase. Murahari Parajuli, the Company Secretary and Information Officer at NEPSE, confirmed the addition of these seven new brokers to the stock exchange.
Upper Lohore Hydropower Company Limited has announced its plan to issue an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to the general public. The IPO will consist of 19,53,279 unit shares with a face value of Rs 100 each, starting from 18th Shrawan, 2080. The company aims to raise Rs 19.53 crore through this offering. The closing date for the IPO is initially set for the 22nd Shrawan, but it can be extended up to the 32nd Shrawan, 2080, if the issue is not fully subscribed by then.
Upper Lohore Hydropower Company Limited has successfully allotted IPO shares to project-affected local residents in the Dailekh District. The allotment process was concluded on the 10th of Shrawan, 2080. The company had issued 509,804 units of IPO shares, which represent 10% of the total issued capital of Rs. 50.98 Crores. Local residents from the Dailekh District were eligible to apply for these shares between 7th Ashad and 5th Shrawan. They had the option to apply for a minimum of 10 units and a maximum of 25,000 units.
The current promoter of Kumari Bank Limited (KBL) is offering 240,101 units of shares for auction exclusively to existing promoter shareholders. The auction period starts on 11th Shrawan, 2080, and will last for 35 days from the date of this notice. Eligible shareholders, who are existing promoters, can participate in the bidding process by submitting their bids at the bank’s central office in Naxal, Kathmandu.
Gold prices in the Nepalese market are soaring, reaching near an all-time high. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, fine gold is now being traded at Rs. 113,500 per tola, experiencing an astonishing rise of Rs. 800 in just one day from yesterday’s rate. This surge follows a significant increase of Rs. 500 per tola on Wednesday.
Today’s trading session witnessed 271 companies’ stocks being traded in 44,672 transactions, with a significant share volume of 6,271,777, totaling a turnover of Rs. 2.42 Arba. The Float index declined by 1.31%, reaching 147.32, and the Sensitive index also decreased by 1.28%, currently standing at 403.84.
The overall market capitalization amounted to Rs. 3.12 Trillion, with the float market capitalization at Rs. 1.105 Trillion.
Laxmi Capital Market Limited has decided to extend the deadline for their mutual fund scheme “Laxmi Value Fund-II” until the 19th of Shrawan. Initially, the issue was open from the 5th to the 9th of Shrawan, 2080, but due to a lack of sufficient applications, they have extended the closing date. The scheme offers 8 crore unit shares at a par value of Rs 10 per share, with 15% (1.20 crore units worth Rs. 12 crore) reserved for the fund sponsor Former Laxmi Bank Limited, and the remaining 6.80 crore units will be available to the general public from the 5th of Shrawan.
According to the Customs Department’s international trade statistics, Nepal experienced a significant decline in the number of mobile phones entering the country. In the previous financial year (2078/79), the value of mobile imports exceeded Rs. 38 Arba, but in the last year (2079/80), it dropped to just Rs. 26 Arba. The data shows that 39 lakh 35 thousand 367 mobile phones were imported, with a value of Rs. 26 Arba 51 crore 47 lakh 20 thousand, resulting in the government collecting revenue of Rs. 4.88 Arba 73 lakh 76 thousand from mobile phone imports.
Sanima Bank Ltd and Swisscontact/Nepal Agriculture Market Development Program Phase II have joined hands to strengthen Sanima Bank’s ability to support Agri-SMEs in Koshi Province. The main objective of this partnership is to provide financial assistance to Agro processing enterprises in the region and raise awareness about the available opportunities. They plan to leverage technology for smoother Agri loan processing, promote Agri loan products, conduct client orientation and business literacy programs, and enhance the skills of the bank’s staff to better serve the needs of Agri-enterprises efficiently.
NMB Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (NMBMF) has listed 6,55,862.862 unit bonus shares on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). In their 10th Annual General Meeting held on 15th Baisakh, the company approved a 10.5263% dividend for the fiscal year 2078/79. This dividend includes 10% bonus shares valued at Rs. 6.55 crores and a 0.5263% cash dividend (for tax purposes) worth Rs. 34.51 lakhs. These bonus shares have now been officially listed on NEPSE.
In the financial year 2079/80, the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) achieved a remarkable milestone by approving initial public offerings (IPOs) worth over 22 billion rupees. This surpasses the previous record set in the financial year 2077/78, when SEBON allowed IPOs worth 15 billion 18 crores. Chairman Ramesh Hamal led the effort, breaking the previous record set during Bhishma Raj Dhungana’s tenure.
NIC Asia Bank Limited (NICA) is offering 4,00,000 units of its promoter shares through an auction open to the qualified general public and institutions. The auction is taking place from the 9th Shrawan to the 18th Shrawan, 2080. Interested bidders can participate with a minimum bid rate of Rs. 375 per share, and the minimum bid quantity is 1000 units. While bidders can bid for the entire share offering, they must adhere to Nepal Rastra Bank’s regulations to avoid exceeding the specified quantity of shares per entity.