Today, the price of gold in the domestic market has dropped by Rs. 500 per tola. Fine gold is now being traded at Rs. 112,300 per tola, compared to yesterday’s rate of Rs. 112,800 per tola. Tejabi gold is also lower today at Rs. 111,750 per tola, while yesterday it was Rs. 112,250 per tola.
In today’s exciting trading session, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index had a significant gain of 63.24 points or 2.92% compared to yesterday’s closing. It closed at 2,227.16 points, which is the highest in almost 14 months. The session started at 2,166.47 and reached a peak of 2,228.18 before settling at the closing value. This surge followed a minor loss on Thursday and marks a positive trend in the market.
The Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank has cleared up any confusion about point 106 of the newly revealed monetary policy. This point pertains to the review of the current risk weightage for share/securities loans, real estate loans, and higher purchase loans disbursement. In simpler terms, the bank is reevaluating how much risk is involved in giving out these types of loans. The aim is likely to ensure a well-balanced and secure lending environment for both the bank and borrowers. By reviewing and adjusting the risk weightage, the bank can better manage potential risks associated with these loans and make informed decisions in the lending process.
Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank has recently introduced new loan schemes with an attractive interest rate of 12.12%. These schemes offer customers the opportunity to access various types of loans, including home loans, MSME loans (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises), and EV loans (Electric Vehicle loans), all at a reduced interest rate compared to standard loan offerings.
Under the home loan scheme, eligible borrowers can receive loans up to 60% of the collateral’s valuation. The repayment period for these home loans can extend up to 30 years, providing customers with a long-term financing option for their residential property needs. However, it is essential to note that the loan amount must not exceed Rs. 1.50 crore to qualify for this particular loan scheme.
For those seeking financial support for their MSME ventures, the bank is offering loans equivalent to 80% of the collateral’s valuation. This can be a significant boost for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand or invest in their businesses.
As for the EV loan, the bank provides borrowers with the opportunity to access funding up to 80% of the vehicle’s price, making it more affordable for customers interested in purchasing electric vehicles.
To further streamline the loan application process and enhance customer convenience, Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank is ensuring that applicants receive the loan amount promptly. According to their media statement, once applicants submit all the necessary documentation, they can expect to receive the loan amount within three working days.
Overall, these new loan schemes by Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank aim to offer competitive interest rates and faster loan processing to cater to the diverse financial needs of their customers, ranging from homeownership to business expansion and environmentally friendly vehicle purchases.
During the past week, the NEPSE index experienced significant gains, closing at 2,263.92 after an impressive rise of 78.99 points, equivalent to 3.79%. The previous week had also seen a positive performance, with the index closing at 2,084.93 and recording a gain of 1.73% from the week before that.
Throughout the week, the index displayed volatility, fluctuating between its highest point of 2,177.76 and its lowest point of 2,079.39, resulting in a total volatility of 98.37 points. This marked an increase in volatility compared to the previous week, which had witnessed fluctuations of 71.91 points.
The substantial gains in the NEPSE index during the week indicate positive market sentiment and investor confidence, contributing to the overall growth in the stock market.
Gold has reached a new record high in Nepal, with the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association (FENEGOSIDA) reporting that it is being traded at Rs. 1 lakh 13 thousand 600 per tola. This represents an increase of Rs. 500 compared to the previous day’s price. Just a day before, on Jestha 19, the price of gold had already reached an all-time high of Rs. 1 lakh 13 thousand 300 per tola.
On the day before, the price of gold had risen by Rs. 600 to reach Rs. 1 lakh 13 thousand 100. The upward trend in gold prices has been remarkable in recent days, leading to these consecutive record highs.
As for silver, its price also saw an increase on Thursday, reaching Rs. 1495 per tola, which is Rs. 5 more than the previous day’s price of Rs. 1,490 per tola.
In the international market, the price of gold has been trading at $1979.82 per ounce on Thursday, after remaining steady at $1974.44 an ounce on Wednesday. Similarly, silver was priced at $24.99 per ounce on Wednesday and experienced a slight rise to $25.1 on Thursday.
The surging prices of gold and silver in both the local and international markets have drawn attention from investors and traders, indicating a trend of increasing precious metal prices in the current economic scenario.
In the last financial year 2079/80, there was a significant decrease in real estate transactions, according to data from the Department of Land Management and Archive. The purchase and sale of land dropped by approximately 38%, resulting in a decrease in the number of processed documents for real estate transactions. In the financial year 2078/79, around 745,000 documents were processed, but in the last FY 2079-80, this number was limited to around 463,000.
The decline in land transactions was evident in Ashad, the last month of the financial year 2079-80, with only 44,485 documents being processed compared to 55,069 documents in Jestha, which recorded the highest transactions for the financial year. The Department of Land Management and Archive reported that 42,461 land deeds were processed in Baisakh, and 49,150 in Chaitra. The numbers gradually decreased until Asoj when it dropped to about 26,000, but then it began to increase slowly again.
The slowdown in real estate transactions had a significant impact on the government’s revenue collection. The real estate revenue decreased by about 29%, totaling only Rs. 41 Arba 15 crore 76 lakhs in the last financial year, compared to Rs. 57 Arba 66 crores 99 lakhs the previous year.
The plotting of land also decreased considerably, with a 60% drop compared to the financial year 2078/79. In FY 2079-80, 285,000 plots were divided, whereas in FY 2078/79, 694,213 plots were divided.
To address the slowdown in land transactions and its impact on the overall economy and government finances, the government had planned to open the allocation of land. However, the Land Management and Archive Department has not yet issued any instructions or circulars to do so, and the situation remains unchanged.
The legal knot to open the land auction needs to be untied, and the First Amendment Regulations-2079 require amendment to open the land registry. The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives, and Poverty Alleviation is currently preparing for this.
In recent days, the real estate business has shown signs of improvement due to the increase in investable capital in banks. As banks started accumulating investments, investments in real estate have started to increase again.
Despite the announcement to facilitate the sale of real estate and the decision of the Council of Ministers to open the section, the implementation has been delayed. The Nepal Land & Housing Developers’ Association is urging the government to implement the decision and release Kittakat, claiming that the overall economic activity of the country is slowing down because the real estate sector is not functioning.
The NEPSE index concluded today’s trading session at 2,163.92, experiencing a slight loss of 1.31 points compared to the previous day’s closing. This translates to a minimal decrease of 0.06% on the index. In contrast, the index had gained 11.17 points in the preceding trading session.
Throughout the day, a total of 264 scrips were exchanged through 54,954 transactions. The Float index witnessed a decline of 0.13% and currently stands at 150.04, while the Sensitive index saw a marginal gain of 0.01%, bringing it to 410.52. The overall market capitalization amounted to Rs. 3.17 Trillion, with the float market capitalization reaching Rs. 1.12 Trillion.
SHIVAM CEMENTS LTD (SHIVM) recorded the highest turnover of Rs. 14.23 crores, closing at a market price of Rs. 635 per share. Among the various stocks, KBL was the most actively traded.
During the trading session, two scrips registered a significant gain of 10%, hitting the positive circuit breaker. On the other hand, two mutual funds experienced a complete loss for the day.
Out of the various sectors, five managed to gain ground, while all others closed in the red. “Mutual Funds” was the sector with the highest loss, declining by 1.21%. Conversely, the “Trading” sector showed the most notable gain, surging by 6.35% during the day’s trading activities.
The IPO allotment of Kutheli Bukhari Small Hydropower Limited is scheduled to take place on Sunday, the 7th of Shrawan, 2080. The allotment program will be conducted at the premises of the issue manager, NMB Capital Limited, located in Nagpokhari, Kathmandu, starting at 9 am.
Out of the total 121,867 units offered for the IPO, specific allocations were set aside for various categories. 10% of the shares, i.e., 12,186 units, were issued and allotted to Nepalese citizens working abroad, while 5% of the total offered shares, equivalent to 6,093 units, were reserved for mutual funds. An additional 2%, i.e., 2,437 units, were set aside for the employees of the company. The remaining 101,151 units were offered to the general public. After the IPO issuance, the paid-up capital of the company will increase to Rs. 12.18 Crores, with the intention to raise Rs. 1.01 crore from this offering.
According to data provided by the Central Depository System and Clearing Limited (CDSC), the IPO received an overwhelming response, with approximately 973,353 applications filed for a total of 10,481,890 units till the last day. This indicates that the IPO was oversubscribed by an impressive 103.62 times in terms of the number of units through ordinary applicants as of the closing day.
Considering the data, it becomes evident that only 10,115 fortunate applicants will be selected to become shareholders of the company.
Kutheli Bukhari Small Hydropower Ltd. was initially incorporated on August 11, 2011, as a private limited company and was later converted into a public limited company on January 28, 2015, to facilitate public participation. The company is currently operating a 0.998-Megawatt Suspa Bukhari Khola Small Hydro Power Plant (HPP) in the Dolakha district of Madhesh Province, Nepal. The project follows a run-of-the-river (R-o-R) type approach with a 40% probability of exceedance (Q40). It commenced commercial operations on September 20, 2015, and was developed at a total cost of approximately NPR 248 million.
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has released the records of Over the Counter (OTC) transactions for the financial year 2079-80, revealing that 206 companies are currently registered and operational in the OTC market.
During FY 2079-80, out of the 206 registered companies in the OTC market, shares of 84 companies were actively traded, with a total of 2,12,64,095 shares being exchanged between investors. These transactions resulted in a combined market capitalization of Rs. 2.85 Arba.
In addition, the OTC transactions generated revenue in the form of Capital Gain Tax (CGT), amounting to Rs. 5.29 crores, which is levied on the profit made from share transactions.
NEPSE introduced the OTC Market platform, which has been operational since 2064 B.S. According to the guidelines set by the Office of the Company Registrar on Magh 18, 2072, public companies that have not listed on the stock exchange due to various reasons, such as de-listing or failure to meet listing criteria, have the opportunity to conduct share transactions and transfers through the OTC market.
The OTC market provides an alternative platform for investors and companies that are not listed on the main stock exchange to participate in share trading, offering increased accessibility and liquidity for shareholders in this segment of the market.
The stock markets experienced fresh record highs today, with the Sensex surging by 474 points, coming close to reaching the 20,000 mark for Nifty. Among the top gainers, ITC stood out, reaching an all-time high of Rs 492 on the BSE and becoming part of the prestigious Rs 6 trillion market cap club, which includes esteemed companies like Reliance Industries, Tata Consultancy Services, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Hindustan Unilever, and Infosys.
Despite some fluctuations in trading, the key domestic indices performed exceptionally well, primarily driven by the excitement surrounding the listing of Jio Financial Services following a special pre-open session for Reliance Industries. The Sensex reached an intraday high of 67,619.17, while the Nifty50 almost touched the significant milestone of 20,000, closing at 19,991.85.
Sector-wise, most indices concluded the day in positive territory, with the exception of the IT index, which saw a slight decline of 0.66 per cent. Notably, Nifty Pharma, FMCG, healthcare, and Nifty Bank exhibited substantial gains, rising by 1.46 per cent, 1.35 per cent, 1.17 per cent, and 1.13 per cent, respectively. The Nifty Next 50, however, was the only broader market index that experienced a slight drop. Overall, it was a positive and promising day for the markets, with several sectors showcasing significant growth.
Balephi Hydropower Limited (BHL) has recently made changes to its right share ratio, increasing it from 50% to 100%. In a board of directors meeting held on Shrawan 02, 2080, it was decided that the company will issue 100% right shares based on the paid-up capital of Rs. 1.82 Arba. As a result of this issuance, the company’s paid-up capital will rise to Rs. 3.64 Arba.
Previously, during a board meeting on Falgun 12, BHL had planned to propose the issuance of rights shares in the ratio of 1:0.50. However, it was later reconsidered due to the realization that the amount generated from 50% right shares would not be sufficient to repay the loans obtained from banks. Consequently, the new proposal suggests the issuance of right shares in the ratio of 1:1.
It is important to note that the right shares will only be issued after receiving approval from the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) and obtaining endorsement during the company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). These regulatory steps are essential to ensure compliance with the necessary legal procedures and protect the interests of shareholders and investors.