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  • Nepal’s 7-Month Trade Snapshot: Imports Dip 2.31%, Trade Deficit Narrows 1.77%, Exports Down 7.07%

    Nepal’s 7-Month Trade Snapshot: Imports Dip 2.31%, Trade Deficit Narrows 1.77%, Exports Down 7.07%


    In the initial seven months of the current fiscal year, spanning from Shrawan to Magh in the Nepali calendar, Nepal’s imports reached Rs. 8.97 Kharba, indicating a slight decrease of 2.31% compared to the corresponding period in the previous year, where imports totaled Rs. 9.19 Kharba.

    During this period, the trade deficit has also witnessed a reduction of 1.77%, amounting to Rs. 8.11 Kharba in the current fiscal year, as opposed to Rs. 8.25 Kharba recorded in the same timeframe of the previous year.

    Simultaneously, there has been a notable decline in Nepal’s exports, experiencing a 7.07% decrease. The total value of exported goods and services for the first seven months of the current fiscal year amounted to Rs. 86.83 Arba, in contrast to the Rs. 93.43 Arba worth of exports during the equivalent period in the preceding year. These statistics, derived from data released by the Customs Department, highlight the dynamics of Nepal’s trade performance, showcasing a nuanced interplay of import and export figures in the given fiscal timeframe.

  • NEPSE Witnessed Minimal Loss of 0.08% to Close at 2,033.06 Levels While Turnover Shrinks to Rs. 3.11 Arba

    NEPSE Witnessed Minimal Loss of 0.08% to Close at 2,033.06 Levels While Turnover Shrinks to Rs. 3.11 Arba


    The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index underwent a slight decrease, diminishing by 1.76 points or 0.08% compared to the preceding day’s closing, settling at 2,033.06 points. It is noteworthy that the index had previously suffered a more substantial loss of 27.21 points in the preceding trading session.

    As today’s trading commenced, the market initiated with the index at 2,034.79 points, reaching an intraday peak of 2,043.50 and encountering a low of 2,025.89. Ultimately, the market concluded at 2,033.06 levels.

    In the course of today’s trading session, a total of 314 different stocks were traded through 76,803 transactions. The volume of shares traded amounted to 9,342,546, leading to a turnover of Rs. 3.11 Arba. The market capitalization was reported at Rs. 31.95 Kharba, accompanied by a float market capitalization of Rs. 10.96 Kharba.

    Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (HRL) emerged as the leader in turnover, accumulating Rs. 31.73 crores and concluding the day with a market price of Rs. 650.

    While Samaj Laghubittya Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SAMAJ) and Bottlers Nepal (Balaju) Limited (BNL) experienced positive circuits, GreenLife Hydropower Limited (GLH) witnessed the most significant decline, incurring a loss of 10%.

    In terms of sector indices, five sectors concluded in the green today, with the “Others Index” experiencing the highest gain of 1.10%, while the “Microfinance Index” recorded a loss of 0.74%.

     

  • “NEPSE Ends with Slight 0.25% Loss at 1,993.42; Turnover at Rs. 86.51 Crores”

    “NEPSE Ends with Slight 0.25% Loss at 1,993.42; Turnover at Rs. 86.51 Crores”


     

    In today’s trading session, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index concluded at 1,993.42 points, experiencing a decline of 0.25% or 5.05 points compared to the previous day’s closing. The index had shown a gain of 5.09 points the day before.

    The trading day began with the index starting at 1,999.01 points. It reached its highest point during the day at 2,002.81 but also dipped to an intraday low of 1,988.51 before ultimately settling at the closing value of 1,993.42.

    Throughout today’s trading, a total of 280 different company shares were traded in 38,666 transactions. The trading volume was substantial, totaling 3,895,236 shares, which translated to a turnover of Rs. 86.51 Crores. The overall market capitalization amounted to Rs. 29.84 Kharba, and the float market capitalization was Rs. 10.50 Kharba.

     

  • Losses for Laxmi Capital Market Mutual Fund Schemes in Chaitra Reduce; SLK’s NAV Maintains At 9.67

    Losses for Laxmi Capital Market Mutual Fund Schemes in Chaitra Reduce; SLK’s NAV Maintains At 9.67


    Laxmi Equity Fund (LEMF), a closed-end 7-year equity-oriented mutual fund scheme administered by Laxmi Capital Market Limited, showed a modest increase in NAV to Rs. 10.03 at the end of Chaitra from Rs. 9.93 the previous month.

    The plan started with a fund amount of Rs. 1.25 crore. Arba has invested Rs. 77.67 crores in publicly traded shares of several firms.

    LEMF has invested Rs. 15.36 lakh in IPOs and Rs. 5.41 crore in bonds/debentures. This mutual fund has Rs. 13.5 crores in fixed deposits and a bank balance of Rs. 27.78 crores.

    It declared a net loss of Rs. 20.17 crores until the end of Chaitra. The previous month’s loss was Rs. 21.36 crores.