Chhimek Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (CBBL) released its second-quarter report for FY 2080/2081, revealing a 21.55% decline in net profit. The net profit dropped to Rs. 43.62 crore from Rs. 55.60 crore in the same quarter last year. Additionally, the company’s borrowings decreased by 22.81% to Rs. 3.51 Arba compared to Rs. 4.55 Arba in the previous year’s quarter. On the other hand, deposits saw a 3.82% increase, reaching Rs. 31.88 Arba.
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index recorded a gain of 9.44 points, equivalent to 0.45%, compared to the previous day’s closing, concluding at 2,085.71 points. The index had experienced a gain of 14.57 points in the preceding trading session. The market commenced today with an opening index of 2,073.83, reaching an intraday low of 2,067.59, and achieving an intraday high of 2,087.24.
During the day’s trading activities, a total of 315 different stocks were exchanged in 66,559 transactions. The volume of shares traded amounted to 7,624,376, resulting in a total turnover of Rs. 2.59 Arba. The market capitalization settled at Rs. 32.78 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 11.23 Kharba.
Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (HRL) emerged as the leader in turnover, totaling Rs. 33.76 crore, concluding the day with a market price of Rs. 704.90. Additionally, Samaj Laghubittya Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SAMAJ) experienced the highest gain of 9.99%, followed by Gurans Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (GLBSL) with a gain of 9.42%.
On the downside, Samling Power Company Limited (SPC) faced the highest loss of 10%. Regarding sector indices, two sectors closed in the red on this particular day. The “Manufacturing And Processing Index” observed the highest gain of 1.08%, while the “Others Index” incurred a loss of 0.55%.
The initial public offering (IPO) of Sarbottam Cement has initiated the bidding process for Qualified Institutional Investors (QII) at the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). The bidding unfolded in the presence of NEPSE’s CEO Krishna Bahadur Karki and Sarbottam Cement’s Chairman Bishnu Prasad Neupane. During this phase, the company made its IPO available to eligible institutional investors through the book-building process from Mangsir 6 to Mangsir 10.
A total of 41 eligible institutional investors participated in this opportunity, applying for 36,19,190 shares against the initial offering of 24,00,000 units. Notably, there are currently 135 Qualified Institutional Investors licensed by the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON). Key bids at the highest price came from Kumari Capital and two mutual funds under its operation, with bids of Rs. 406 per share, the highest in the bidding process.
The book-building guidelines allowed a maximum of 20% shares to be bid by a single qualified investor of the total issue size. Several QII, including Sky Touch Investment and Consultant Pvt. Ltd, Alka Investment Pvt. Ltd, Nepal Insurance Company Limited, and City Express Investment Fund Pvt. Ltd, bid for the maximum limit of 4.8 lakh units each.
Most bids were placed at the cut-off price of Rs. 401, and successful QII applicants will receive a proportionate share based on their applied amount and the available shares at the cut-off price. The allotted shares for successful QII will be subject to a six-month lock-in period from the date of allotment to the general public.
The cut-off price is set at Rs. 401, and the shares for the general public will be available at Rs. 360.9, reflecting a 10% discount on the cut-off rate. Qualified institutional investors were allowed to apply within a specified price range of Rs. 401 to Rs. 601.50 per share.
The company’s issued capital stands at Rs. 4.65 Arba, of which 12.9033% (60,00,000 units) will be issued to the public (QIIs and the general public). Out of this, 40% (24,00,000 shares) were allocated to Qualified Institutional Investors.
An arrangement is in place to determine a cut-off price for fully sold securities to qualified institutional investors, with applicants at or above the cut-off price receiving their share allotments based on demand. Shares will be issued to general investors at a 10 percent discount from the cut-off price.
The IPO of Sarbottam Cement initially applied through the book-building method on 28th Ashadh 2079, gaining approval 15 months later, marking a pioneering IPO through this method.
In the month of Shrawan, the Net Asset Value (NAV) of “Global IME Balanced Fund – 1 (GIBF1)” dropped to Rs. 9.82 from the previous month’s Rs. 10.57. This closed-end fund, with a maturity period of 10 years, currently holds a total fund size of Rs. 1.02 Arba.
The fund’s investments include Rs. 74.60 Crore in listed shares and Rs. 3.60 crore in non-listed shares. Additionally, it has Rs. 11.76 crores in the bank and holds other assets valued at Rs. 6.40 crores.
In today’s trading, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index ended at 2,011.14 points, dropping by 1.08% compared to yesterday. It started at 2,033.2 and reached a high of 2,034.88, but went down to 2,008.03 before settling at the closing value.
During the trading session, 269 stocks were traded in 43,591 transactions, with a significant total share volume of 4,459,459, equivalent to Rs. 1.44 Arba. The market’s capitalization was Rs. 30.10 Kharba, and the floating market capitalization was Rs. 10.63 Kharba.
On Wednesday, the Nepal Stock Index (NEPSE) recorded a gain of 9.25 points, representing a 0.44 percent increase from the previous day’s closing. The trading session saw the index starting at 2,077.58 and reaching an intraday high of 2,086.84. However, it experienced fluctuations during the day, touching an intraday low of 2,062.00 before eventually closing at 2,086.84.
The NEPSE index experienced a positive day, closing at 1,866.34, with a gain of 16.54 points compared to the previous trading day. This indicates a 0.89% increase. However, the index had faced a decline of 38.83 points in the previous session.
The trading day began with an opening value of 1,850.79 for the index, and it reached its lowest point at 1,837.24 during intraday trading. On the other hand, it reached a peak of 1,877.00 before settling at 1,866.34 at the end of the day.
A total of 272 scrips were traded through 29,922 transactions. The trading volume amounted to 6,128,621 shares, resulting in a turnover of Rs. 1.65 Arba. It is important to note that this turnover was lower than the previous trading day’s turnover of Rs. 2.31 Arba.
Among the various stocks traded, Prabhu Bank Limited Promoter Share (PRVUPO) had the highest turnover of Rs. 23.21 crores, with a closing market price of Rs. 102 per share.
Joshi Hydropower Development Company Ltd (JOSHI) showed the highest increase for the day, with a gain of 6.94%. Conversely, Sunrise Focused Equity Fund (SFEF) experienced the highest decline, losing 6% during the trading day.
All sector indices concluded the day on a positive note, with the “Non-Life Insurance” sector experiencing the highest gain of 1.93%. The “Mutual Fund” sector had the smallest gain of 0.06% on the day.
Nepal’s trade deficit for the first ten months of the current fiscal year has remained at Rs. 12.04 Kharba, according to the recently released Nepal Trade Statistics by the Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 15.85% compared to the trade gap of Rs. 14.31 Kharba during the same period in the previous fiscal year. Both imports and exports have also witnessed a decline of 16.78% and 24.49% respectively when compared to the corresponding period of FY 2078/79.
During the first ten months of FY 2079/80, Nepal’s imports amounted to Rs. 13.35 Kharba, with petroleum products being the top imported commodity, followed by crude soya bean oil and crude palm oil. On the other hand, the country’s exports reached Rs. 1.3 Kharba, experiencing a significant drop compared to the previous year’s figures.
It is noteworthy that Nepal’s trade deficit has narrowed in the review period, indicating some improvement in the overall trade balance. However, the decline in both import and export values suggests challenges in the external trade sector, which require attention and strategic measures to promote trade growth.
Please note that the provided data is based on the first ten months (Shrawan-Baishakh) of FY 2079/80, which corresponds to the period from mid-July 2022 to mid-May 2023.
Infinity Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ILBS) has released its third-quarter report for the current fiscal year, showing a decreased net profit of Rs. 1.38 crores. In the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year, the company had recorded a profit of Rs. 11.83 crores.
The microfinance company’s net interest income, which is its core revenue, has decreased by 24.19% to Rs. 19.30 crores in the third quarter of the current fiscal year, compared to Rs. 25.47 crores generated in the same period of FY 2078/79.
ILBS’s operating profit has experienced a significant decline of 88.48%, amounting to Rs. 1.94 crores up to the third quarter of the ongoing fiscal year. Additionally, the non-performing loan (NPL) of the company has nearly tripled, reaching 14.04%.
Furthermore, minor fluctuations have been observed in the company’s deposits, borrowings, and personnel expenses, with changes of -1.02%, -6.32%, and 6.77% respectively, as indicated in the third-quarter report.
Infinity Laghubitta maintains a paid-up capital of Rs. 49.74 crores, along with Rs. 17.96 crores in the form of reserve and surplus, which includes reserves and retained earnings.
The company’s earnings per share (EPS) ratio is lower at Rs. 3.70, while the net worth per share stands at Rs. 136.11.
At the end of the third quarter, the company’s closing price was Rs. 644.90.
Chilime Hydropower Company Limited (CHCL) has released its third-quarter unaudited report, showing a 1.34% increase in net profit. In this quarter, the company’s profit increased to Rs. 52.89 crores, compared to Rs. 52.20 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
Despite the increase in net profit, the company has experienced a 2.33% decrease in electricity sales worth Rs. 80.42 crores during the quarter. The management has attributed this decline to a decrease in the amount of electricity purchased as compared to the previous year’s Chaitra, which resulted in a decrease in income from the sale of electricity. CHCL has also earned finance (interest) income of Rs. 17.58 crore till Q3.
For this quarter, the company has reported administrative expenses of Rs. 6.40 Crores and operating expenses worth Rs. 7.38 Crores.
CHCL’s reserve fund currently stands at Rs. 3.13 Arba, with share capital at Rs. 7.25 Arba. The earnings per share of the company stands at Rs. 9.72 with a net worth per share at Rs. 143.23. The P/E ratio of the company stood at 50.42 times.
To sum up, CHCL has reported an increase in net profit despite a decline in electricity sales during the third quarter. However, the company has also reported administrative and operating expenses, with a reserve fund and share capital of Rs. 3.13 Arba and Rs. 7.25 Arba, respectively.
Karnali Development Bank Limited (KRBL) has released its unaudited quarterly report for the fiscal year 2079/80’s third quarter.
The firm recorded a net profit of Rs. 1.7 crores, compared to a net loss of Rs. 1.92 crores in the same period last year.
When compared to the same quarter last year, the company’s deposits fell by 2.11% to Rs.4.40 Arba, while loans and advances increased by 2.84% to Rs.3.39 Arba. The company’s CAR is now 10.20%, down from 11.12% earlier.
The bank has Rs. 50.28 crore in paid-up capital. At this capital, the bank’s EPS is Rs. 4.60, and its net worth is Rs. 118.20.
Everest Bank Limited (EBL) has released its third-quarter report for fiscal year 2079/2080, which shows a 62.63% increase in net profit. The net profit of the bank has improved from Rs. 1.51 Arba in the third quarter of fiscal year 2078/2079 to Rs. 2.46 Arba in the third quarter of fiscal year 2079/2080.
After PL Appropriation and Regulatory Adjustments, the bank’s distributable profit in the same period is Rs 3.36 arba.