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  • Salt Trading Corporation Limited (STC) Reports Nearly Doubled Net Profit in Third-Quarter Results

    Salt Trading Corporation Limited (STC) Reports Nearly Doubled Net Profit in Third-Quarter Results


    Swabhimaan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SMFBS) has recently distributed 20% bonus shares directly to the DEMAT accounts of its shareholders. The company encouraged its shareholders to dematerialize their shares in order to receive the bonus shares smoothly.

    During the 6th Annual General Meeting held on the 11th of Chaitra, the shareholders of SMFBS approved a dividend of 21.0526% amounting to Rs. 2.56 Crores for the fiscal year 2078/79. In a subsequent board of directors meeting on Magh 11, it was decided to distribute the dividend on the paid-up capital of Rs. 12.17 Crores. The proposed distribution plan included 20% bonus shares and 1.0526% cash dividend (for tax purposes).

    Following these decisions, the bonus shares have now been deposited directly to the DEMAT accounts of the shareholders. This simplifies the process for shareholders to receive and manage their bonus shares electronically, without the need for physical share certificates.

    By distributing the bonus shares to DEMAT accounts, SMFBS aims to facilitate a more efficient and secure method of shareholding for its investors. It encourages shareholders to embrace the dematerialization process and enjoy the benefits of holding their shares in electronic form.

    Overall, the distribution of 20% bonus shares to the DEMAT accounts of shareholders reflects SMFBS’s commitment to rewarding its investors and promoting the modernization of shareholding practices. It provides shareholders with the opportunity to conveniently manage their bonus shares and participate in the company’s growth and future prospects.

  • NEPSE Index Gains 1.28% as SHIVAM CEMENTS LTD Tops Trading, Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited Hits Positive Circuit

    NEPSE Index Gains 1.28% as SHIVAM CEMENTS LTD Tops Trading, Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited Hits Positive Circuit


    The NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange) index concluded today’s trading session at 1,845.01, showing a gain of 23.39 points compared to the previous closing, representing a 1.28% increase. The index had also experienced a gain of 3.29 points in the preceding trading session.

    Starting the day at 1,821.54, the index reached an intraday low of 1,821.02 but surged to a high of 1,846.72 before settling at 1,845.01 at the closing bell.

    During the trading day, a total of 266 stocks were traded through 25,634 transactions. The trading volume amounted to 2,577,210 shares, with a turnover of Rs. 85.76 Crores. This marked an increase in turnover compared to the previous trading day’s turnover of Rs. 64.01 Crores.

    Among the traded stocks, SHIVAM CEMENTS LTD (SHIVM) recorded the highest turnover of Rs. 5.46 crores, closing at a market price of Rs. 403.50 per share.

    Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ANLB) experienced the highest gain of 9.99% and reached the positive circuit for the day.

    In contrast, Mai Khola Hydropower Limited (MKHL) suffered the highest decline of 7.93% during today’s trading.

    All sector indices concluded the day in positive territory, with the “Others” sector witnessing the highest gain of 2.37%, while the “Mutual Fund” sector registered the smallest gain of 0.04%.

  • Gold Prices in Nepal Witness Decline, with Fine Gold and Tejabi Gold Experiencing Decreases of Rs. 1100 and Rs. 1050 per Tola respectively

    Gold Prices in Nepal Witness Decline, with Fine Gold and Tejabi Gold Experiencing Decreases of Rs. 1100 and Rs. 1050 per Tola respectively


    Today, the price of fine gold in Nepal has experienced a decline of Rs. 1100 per tola, while tejabi gold has fallen by Rs. 1050 from yesterday’s price. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association’s official website, fine gold is currently being traded at Rs. 110,000 per tola, compared to yesterday’s rate of Rs. 111,100 per tola. Tejabi gold, on the other hand, is being traded at Rs. 109,500 today, in contrast to yesterday’s rate of Rs. 110,550 per tola.

    Additionally, silver has also witnessed a decrease in price, with a drop of Rs. 5 per tola. The current trading rate for silver in the local market is Rs. 1,370 per tola, compared to yesterday’s closing rate of Rs. 1,365 per tola.

    In the international market, the current price of gold stands at $1,989.70 per ounce, while silver is trading at $23.75 per ounce.

  • NEPSE Index Gains 0.18% with Increased Turnover

    NEPSE Index Gains 0.18% with Increased Turnover


    The NEPSE index concluded today’s trading session at 1,821.60 points, marking an increase of 3.29 points compared to the previous closing. This translates to a gain of 0.18%. In contrast, the index had experienced a loss of 3.34 points the day before.

    At the start of the trading day, the index opened at 1,817.87 points and reached an intraday low of 1,810.10 points. However, it later reached a high of 1,827.77 points before settling at 1,821.60 points by the end of the day.

    The trading activity involved 269 scrips traded through 18,889 transactions. In total, 2,063,737 shares were exchanged, amounting to a turnover of Rs. 64.01 Crores. This figure is lower than the turnover recorded on the previous trading day, which stood at Rs. 72.49 Crores.

    NIC Asia Bank Limited (NICA) had the highest turnover of Rs. 5.01 crores and closed at a market price of Rs. 690 per share. The shares of HBL were the most actively traded during the session.

    Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ANLB) experienced the highest gain, surging by 9.99% and hitting the positive circuit for the day. On the other hand, Mai Khola Hydropower Limited (MKHL) witnessed a significant loss of 10% during the trading session.

    Out of the various sector indices, only two closed in the red. The “Non-Life Insurance” sector index experienced the highest gain of 0.99%, while the “Others” sector index recorded the highest loss of 0.89% for the day.