The NEPSE index closed at 1,938.62 today, down 14.44 points from the previous trading day’s close. This represents a 0.74% decrease. Yesterday, the index rose 1.85 points.
The index opened today at 1,953.96 and reached an intraday high of 1,956.37. In contrast, it dropped as low as 1,926.57 before closing at 1,938.62.
For the first eight months of the current fiscal year 2079/80, the government’s budget deficit exceeded Rs. 1.56 Kharba. By the end of Falgun, the government had spent 7.79 Kharba of its budget, but had only collected 6.22 Kharba in total revenue.
Meanwhile, only 22.15% of capital expenditure (CAPEX) is used until the end of Falgun’s fiscal year 2079/80.
The government’s capital expenditure is the money spent on the development of physical assets. In Nepal, the capital budget is funded by balancing domestic revenue after the recurrent budget, grants, and loans have been met. According to the Financial Comptroller General Office, only Rs. 84.25 Arba of the capital budget has been spent out of the targeted budget of Rs. 3.80 Kharba.
Nepal Stock Exchange Limited (NEPSE) has made a test version of a virtual trade management system (simulator) available in order to introduce prospective investors to the technology.
The main concern is, “How does NEPSE’s online method work?” This method was implemented with the goal of educating people and providing useful information.
The deadline for the sale of 2,96,000 units of promoter share has been extended till Chaitra 6, 2079, according to Kumari Bank Limited (KBL).
KBL’s existing promoters have started auctioning off their 2,96,000 unit promoter stake. The auction began on the 16th of Falgun and was scheduled to end tomorrow, on the 30th of Falgun, 2079. Nevertheless, because the auction organizer received insufficient applications, the sale has been extended until Chaitra 6.
Individual investors, businesses, and institutions can all bid in an auction. The minimum bid is Rs. 119. The promoters’ shares have a minimum bid quantity of 10,000 units. Although bidders may bid for the full issue, they must follow the Nepal Rastra Bank’s guideline not to bid more than once.
Sabaiko Laghubitta held its 6th AGM on Falgun 26, 2079, led by company chair Mr. Narayan Prasad Joshi.
According to the media statement, the AGM decided to approve 18% bonus shares and 0.95% cash dividends to its shareholders, as well as authorize the board to conduct any merger/acquisition work with suitable institutions.
Hydroelectricity Investment & Development Company Limited (HIDCL) has listed 43,57,185 units right shares on NEPSE.
From the 22nd Magh to the 8th Falgun, 2079, HIDCL auctioned off 2,21,97,325 units of promoter share. Individuals, institutions, and businesses could all bid in the auction. However, only 141 bidders submitted bids for 43,57,185 unit shares. The cut-off rate was Rs. 100. NEPSE now lists the same right
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
Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited had issued to the general public 1,69,755 units worth Rs 1.69 crore in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) (Falgun 11- 15, 2079).
Out of the total 203,380 units, 10%, or 20,388 units, have been allotted to Nepalese citizens working abroad, while 1.5326%, or 3,117 units, have been set aside for company employees, and 5%, or 10,170 units, have been set aside for mutual funds. The remaining 1,69,755 units will be available to the general public.
Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited’s initial public offering (IPO) will take place this Sunday, 21st Falgun, 2079. The allotment program will take place at the Kamalpokhari office of the issue manager, Sunrise Capital Limited.
From the 11th to the 15th Falgun, the company issued 169,755 units of Rs 100 face value shares to the general public in an Initial Public Offering worth Rs 1.69 crore. Out of the total 203,380 units, 10%, or 20,388 units, were set aside for Nepalese citizens working abroad, while 1.5326%, or 3,117 units, were set aside for company employees, and 5%, or 10,170 units, were set aside for mutual funds. The remaining 169,755 units were for general distribution.
Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower Limited will begin issuing 42,48,938 unit shares with a face value of Rs 100 on February 26th, 2079. This IPO is expected to generate Rs 42.48 crore for the company. This issue’s early closing date is 30th Falgun, and if it is not fully subscribed, it can be extended until 10th Chaitra, 2079.
Out of the total 49,98,750 units, 10%, or 499,875 units, have already been issued and allocated to Nepalese citizens working abroad, while 5%, or 249,937 units, have been set aside for mutual funds. The remaining 42,48,938 units will be available to the general public. Following the IPO, the company’s paid-up capital will be Rs. 3.33 Arba
The price of gold has decreased by Rs. 500 per tola today.
According to the official website of the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, fine gold is being traded today at Rs. 101,000 per tola. In the last three days, the price of gold has decreased by Rs 1,800 per tola. The price of gold and silver has decreased for the third consecutive day i.e since Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Tejabi gold is being traded at Rs. 100,500 today. In contrast, the rate was maintained yesterday at Rs. 100,000 per tola.
On the sideline, silver has also lost Rs. 5 per tola. The lustrous white metal is being traded in the local market today at Rs. 1,220 per tola, compared to yesterday’s closing rate of Rs. 1,225 per tola.
SHIVAM CEMENTS LTD (SHIVM) shares traded the most and had the highest turnover of Rs. 7.85 crores closing at a market price of Rs. 455 per share.
Shuvam Power Limited (SPL) gained the highest 9.98% and technically hit positive for the day.
Conversely, Siddhartha Investment Growth Scheme – 2 (SIGS2) lost the highest 5.81% today.
All sector indices closed green, “Hydropower” gained the highest 3.59% while “Manufacturing And Processing” gained the least 1.53% today.