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  • Nepali Banks’ Interest Rate Review: Baisakh 2081 Update

    Nepali Banks’ Interest Rate Review: Baisakh 2081 Update


    In the most recent financial update, twenty commercial banks have announced revisions to their interest rates for the month of Baisakh. Interestingly, a majority of these banks, totaling 13, have opted to decrease their interest rates. However, notable exceptions to this trend include NMB Bank (NMB) and Everest Bank (EBL), which have instead chosen to raise their interest rates. Additionally, five banks have maintained their interest rates at the same level as the previous month of Chaitra.

    NMB Bank has attracted attention by offering the highest fixed deposit (FD) rate of 7.97% for individual fixed deposits in Baisakh, marking a significant increase from the 7% rate observed in the preceding month. Similarly, the average interest rate for institutional fixed deposits has seen an uptick from 6% to 6.97% during the same period.

    A closer examination of the comparison between Baisakh and Chaitra months reveals strategic shifts among various banks. Notably, NIC Asia Bank has taken the lead in reducing FD rates across the board. The bank has successfully decreased the maximum interest rate on individual fixed deposits by 0.80% and implemented a 0.85% reduction in the maximum interest rate on institutional fixed deposits.

    While some banks have maintained consistency in their interest rates for institutional fixed deposits, such as Citizens Bank International, Rastriya Banijya Bank, and Prabhu Bank, they have chosen to decrease rates for individual fixed deposits by 0.25%, 0.45%, and 0.50%, respectively.

    Amidst these fluctuations, the Agricultural Development Bank stands out with the lowest interest rates, offering a maximum of 5.661% on individual fixed deposits and 4.01% on institutional fixed deposits.

     

  • “Nepse Index Ends Week with Slight 0.06-Point Dip at 2049.38 Level”

    “Nepse Index Ends Week with Slight 0.06-Point Dip at 2049.38 Level”


    The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index ended the week with a minimal decline of 0.06 points, settling at a level of 2049.38. On Wednesday, NEPSE experienced a loss of 39.26 points, reaching a stagnant position of 2049.44. During today’s trading, the market opened at 2050.28 and reached a peak of 2064.57 points. However, it also dipped to a low of 2033.43 before ultimately closing at 2049.38.

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  • Nerude and Mirmire Laghubitta Sign Merger Agreement

    Nerude and Mirmire Laghubitta Sign Merger Agreement


     

    According to the Nepal Stock Exchange, the final merger agreement between Nerude Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (NLBBL) and Mirmire Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (MMFDB) has been completed and approved (MEPSE).

    Poush 11, where the chairman of both organizations signed a memorandum of understanding for merger, the companies had signed a memorandum of understanding for merger.

  • Prudential Insurance Corporation supports 3.32% bonus shares and 0.17% cash dividend. Prudential Insurance Corporation supports 3.32% bonus shares and 0.17% cash dividend.

    Prudential Insurance Corporation supports 3.32% bonus shares and 0.17% cash dividend. Prudential Insurance Corporation supports 3.32% bonus shares and 0.17% cash dividend.


    Prudential Insurance had its 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Chaitra 16, 2079, under the chairmanship of Mr. Vishal Agrawal.

     

    Apart from standard financial reports, the AGM approved a taxation proposal of 3.325% bonus shares and 0.17% cash dividend. According to the media announcement, the company’s paid-up capital would increase to Rs 1.22 arba.

  • Modi Energy IPO closes today for Nepalese working abroad.

    Modi Energy IPO closes today for Nepalese working abroad.


    Modi Energy Limited is closing its IPO issue to Nepalese citizens working abroad today, 9th Chaitra, and has extended the IPO issue deadline for project-affected locals until 16th Chaitra, 2079. The problem had begun on the 25th of Falgun, 2079.

    The company’s issued capital is Rs. 2.9 Arba, of which 10%, or 29,00,000 unit shares worth Rs. 29 crores, have been distributed to project-affected Parbat District residents. Meanwhile, 15% of the company’s outstanding capital, or 43,50,000 unit shares, will be made available to the general public later. This public offering, which will conclude today, has reserved 10% of the shares totalling 435,000 units for Nepali people working overseas.

  • 7-Month Macroeconomic Highlights: Inflation is 7.88%.

    7-Month Macroeconomic Highlights: Inflation is 7.88%.


    According to the Nepal Rastra Bank, inflation remained at 7.88 percent year on year. During the mentioned period, the gross foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 10.50 billion, while total imports and exports decreased by 19.9 percent and 29 percent, respectively, and the trade deficit decreased by 18.7 percent.

    The outstanding concessional loan was Rs.210.96 billion as of mid-February 2023, with 148,295 borrowers. For selected commercial agriculture and livestock businesses, Rs.142.56 billion has been extended to 61,335 borrowers. Similarly, 84,105 women entrepreneurs have received loans totaling Rs.65.19 billion. A total of 2,855 borrowers have received concessional loans in other specified sector