The current promoter of Kumari Bank Limited (KBL) is offering 240,101 units of shares for auction exclusively to existing promoter shareholders. The auction period starts on 11th Shrawan, 2080, and will last for 35 days from the date of this notice. Eligible shareholders, who are existing promoters, can participate in the bidding process by submitting their bids at the bank’s central office in Naxal, Kathmandu.
Gold prices in the Nepalese market are soaring, reaching near an all-time high. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, fine gold is now being traded at Rs. 113,500 per tola, experiencing an astonishing rise of Rs. 800 in just one day from yesterday’s rate. This surge follows a significant increase of Rs. 500 per tola on Wednesday.
NIC Asia Bank Limited (NICA) is offering 4,00,000 units of its promoter shares through an auction open to the qualified general public and institutions. The auction is taking place from the 9th Shrawan to the 18th Shrawan, 2080. Interested bidders can participate with a minimum bid rate of Rs. 375 per share, and the minimum bid quantity is 1000 units. While bidders can bid for the entire share offering, they must adhere to Nepal Rastra Bank’s regulations to avoid exceeding the specified quantity of shares per entity.
Manakamana Engineering Hydropower Limited is wrapping up its Initial Public Offering (IPO) for project-affected locals on the 9th of Shrawan. The IPO, which began on the 19th of Ashad, 2080, allocated 10% of the company’s issued capital, amounting to Rs. 8 Crores, to project-affected locals in Dolakha District. Additionally, there will be a public issue of 25% of the company’s capital, with 200,000 unit shares set aside for Nepalese citizens working abroad. The application period for the shares allocated to Nepalese citizens abroad ended on the 2nd of Shrawan, 2080.
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index had a rough trading session today, closing at 2,164.31 points, which was a decline of 36.19 points or 1.64% compared to yesterday’s close. The index started at 2,202.99 and reached its highest point at 2,206.46 during the day. However, it experienced a downward trend throughout the session, hitting a low of 2,162.55 before settling at 2,164.31 at the end of the day. This follows yesterday’s decline of 26.66 points, making it a challenging period for the market.
The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has invited media personnel to attend the announcement of the long-awaited monetary policy 2080-81. The event will be held at 3:00 pm at the Yak and Yeti Hotel in Durbarmarg, with NRB Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari in attendance.
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.
Sun Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited has commenced the issuance of 9,60,000 unit IPO shares exclusively for Nepalese citizens working abroad, starting from today, 1st Shrawan. The IPO issue will remain open until the 15th Shrawan, 2080.
The total issued capital of the life insurance company amounts to Rs. 3.2 Arba, of which 30% or 96,00,000 unit shares will be made available to the public, including Nepalese citizens working abroad and the general public. Among the total shares being issued, 10% or 960,000 units have been allocated specifically for Nepalese citizens working abroad. The remaining 86,40,000 units will be issued later to the general public, encompassing employees of the company and mutual funds.
The IPO shares will be offered at a price of Rs. 239 per share, which includes a premium price of Rs. 139 in addition to the face value of Rs. 100.
Nepal SBI Merchant Banking has been appointed as the issue manager for the IPO, which aims to raise a total of Rs. 2.22 Arba for Sun Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited. Out of this amount, Rs. 1.26 Arba will be allocated as the premium amount, while the remaining portion will contribute to the company’s paid-up capital.
Established on August 2, 2017, Sun Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited is a licensed life insurance company authorized by the Insurance Board. The company offers a diverse range of products, including Money Back, Endowment, Whole Life, and Term Assurance products, through its extensive sales network. As of mid-December 2019, the company boasted a branch network of 21 (including the head office), 56 sub-branches, and 15,838 insurance agents.
In addition, CRNL (Credit Rating Nepal Limited) has assigned a grading of ‘CARE-NP IPO Grade 4’ to the proposed IPO of Sun Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited, indicating below-average fundamentals. The company intends to issue 60 lakh shares with a target of raising Rs. 60 crores through the IPO.
Today, the price of gold has experienced an increase of Rs. 800 per tola in the domestic market. As reported by the official website of the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, fine gold is currently being traded at Rs. 112,400 per tola, whereas yesterday it was maintained at Rs. 111,600 per tola. Tejabi gold, on the other hand, is being traded at Rs. 111,850 today, compared to yesterday’s rate of Rs. 111,050 per tola.
In addition, the price of silver has also seen a rise of Rs. 40 per tola. The shiny white metal is currently being traded at Rs. 1,440 per tola in the local market, whereas the closing rate yesterday stood at Rs. 1,400 per tola.
It is worth noting that in the international market, the current price of gold stands at USD $1,956.10 per ounce, while silver is being traded at $24.17 per ounce.
Reliable Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited has initiated the issuance of 12,00,000 units of IPO shares exclusively for Nepalese citizens working abroad. The IPO shares will be available for subscription starting today, July 27th, and the closing date for the issue is August 10th. The company’s total issued capital is Rs. 4 Arba, with 30% of the shares, or 1,20,00,000 units, being offered to the public. Out of this, 10% (12,00,000 units) has been allocated for Nepalese citizens working abroad, 5% (600,000 units) for company employees, and 5% (600,000 units) for mutual funds. The remaining 96,00,000 units will be made available to the general public at a later stage.
Starting from today, the existing promoters of Janaki Finance Company Limited (JFL) are offering 58,000 units of shares for auction to the general public and institutions. Previously, the founder shareholders had announced the auction of these 58,000 units of promoter shares on a different date, but no applications were received. As a result, the shareholders have re-published a notice to auction the same 58,000 units of shares to the general public again, starting from today.
Today, the price of gold in the Nepalese market has increased by Rs. 300 per tola. As per the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association’s official website, fine gold is currently being traded at Rs. 111,600 per tola, compared to yesterday’s rate of Rs. 111,300 per tola. Similarly, Tejabi gold is being traded at Rs. 111,050 today, whereas it was priced at Rs. 110,750 per tola yesterday.