The Nepal Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will be hosting the Nepal Chamber Expo 2023 from Jestha 4 to 8, 2080 at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. Over 150 stalls featuring a wide range of national and international manufacturers will be present at the event. Exhibits will include items such as automobiles, electrical and electronics, home appliances, fashion wear and accessories, garments and textiles, mobile and gadgets, fast-moving consumer goods, hydro, logistics, handicrafts and handlooms, shoes and leather items, cosmetics, and food and dairy products. These details were disclosed in a media statement.
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Nepalese Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index experiences decline in trading with all sector indices closing red
The Nepalese Stock Exchange (NEPSE) experienced a decline today, with the index closing at 1,850.61, a decrease of 1.02% or 19.12 points from the previous trading day’s closing. The index had gained 12.73 points yesterday but suffered a loss today. The trading day opened at 1,870.41, and the intraday high was 1,872.22, while the intraday low was 1,848.80, closing at 1,850.61.
During today’s trading, a total of 263 scrips were traded via 23,051 transactions, with 2,015,959 shares exchanged for a turnover of Rs. 60.81 crores. This was lower than the previous day’s turnover of Rs. 73.26 crores. Shivam Cements Ltd (SHIVM) had the most shares traded and the highest turnover of Rs. 3.22 crores, with a market price of Rs. 400 per share. Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ANLB) had the highest gain of 8.22% for the day, while NMB Debenture 8.50% – 2087/88 (NMBD87/88) suffered the highest loss of 8.83% for the day.
All sector indices experienced a decline, with “Hydropower” experiencing the highest loss of 2.04%, while “Mutual Fund” had the least decline of 0.05%. Overall, the NEPSE index had a relatively tough trading day, with a decline in the index and the majority of the sector indices experiencing losses.
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NEPSE index gains 0.69% with all sector indices closing green
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index gained 12.73 points today, closing at 1,869.73, which is a 0.69% increase from the last trading day. The index had a low of 1,846.67 and a high of 1,875.26 during the day, opening at 1,856.97. The trading volume was 276 scrips traded via 20,655 transactions, with a total of 2,533,714 shares exchanged, amounting to Rs. 73.26 Crores in turnover, higher than the previous day’s turnover of Rs. 62.02 Crores.
NABIL Bank Limited Promotor Share (NABILP) was the most traded stock and had the highest turnover of Rs. 4.5 crores, closing at a market price of Rs. 474 per share. NIBL Growth Fund (NIBLGF) gained the highest 9.86% for the day, while NMB Debenture 8.50% – 2087/88 (NMBD87/88) lost the highest 5.85%.
All sector indices closed in the green, with “Non-Life Insurance” gaining the highest 1.55%, and “Investment” gaining the least 0.32% today.
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Upper Solu Hydro Electric Company Reports Net Profit of 1.08 Crores in Q3; Financial Expenses Increased By Huge Margin of 244.73%
Upper Solu Hydro Electric Company Limited (USHEC) has released its unaudited third-quarter report for FY 2079/2080, reporting a net profit of Rs. 1.08 Crores, indicating a 78.98% decline from the relevant period of the previous fiscal year. The company’s paid-up capital remains at Rs. 1.35 Arba, and it has a negative reserve of Rs 3.64 Crores. Additionally, USHEC generated electricity sales worth Rs. 53.39 Crores in Q3 of FY 79/80, while finance expenses increased significantly by 244.73%, amounting to Rs. 30.73 Crores, affecting the company’s profitability for the period. The management analysis states that electricity was produced entirely from the organization’s project during the quarter period, and electricity was sold from the 132 KV transmission line, but reduced water flow in the river resulted in lower income than previous quarters. The company’s annualized EPS stood at Rs. 1.07, and its net worth per share was Rs. 97.30.
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“RULB Proposes 15% Dividend and 14.25% Bonus Shares for FY 2078/79, Pending Approval from Nepal Rastra Bank”
Rastra Utthan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (RULB) has proposed a 15% dividend worth Rs. 3.9 Crores for the fiscal year 2078/79. This marks the company’s first dividend after being listed in NEPSE. The board of directors decided in its 86th meeting on Baisakh 13 to distribute 14.25% bonus shares and 0.75% cash dividend (including the amount for tax purposes) from the paid-up capital of Rs. 26 Crores. The bonus shares are valued at Rs. 3.7 crores, and the cash dividend is worth Rs. 19.50 lakhs. However, the dividend will only be distributed after receiving approval from Nepal Rastra Bank and endorsement by the upcoming AGM. RULB’s last-day close stands at Rs. 622.80 at the time of writing.
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Allotment of 12 Crore Units of Siddhartha Investment Growth Scheme 3 Concludes; Only 67.15% Units Subscribed
Siddhartha Capital Limited recently concluded the issuance of its closed-end mutual fund scheme, “Siddhartha Investment Growth Scheme 3”. The issue consisted of 12 crore unit shares with a par value of Rs. 10 per unit. The fund promoter, Siddhartha Bank Limited, was allocated 10% (1.2 crore units) of the shares, while the fund manager, Siddhartha Capital, was allocated 5% (60 lakh units). The remaining 10.20 crore units were issued to the general public. The scheme, which has a maturity period of 10 years, is the sixth mutual fund scheme offered by Siddhartha Capital. On Baisakh 17, 80,580,000 units were allotted to valid applicants, resulting in a total scheme size of Rs. 80.58 Crores.
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“Nepalese Stock Market Witnesses a Slight Decline with ANLB Leading Gains and SGHC Facing Losses”
Today, the Nepalese stock market index, NEPSE, experienced a decline of 0.23% and closed at 1,866.40, which is 4.27 points lower than the previous day’s close. During the trading day, the index reached a high of 1,878.96 and a low of 1,860.43 after opening at 1,871.63. The total turnover for the day was Rs. 69.22 Crores, lower than the previous day’s turnover of Rs. 95.43 Crores, with 271 stocks traded through 21,649 transactions.
Himalayan Distillery Limited (HDL) had the highest turnover of Rs. 2.44 crores with a market price of Rs. 1,900 per share, while the most traded shares belonged to NICBF. Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ANLB) gained 8.20% during the day, while Swet-Ganga Hydropower & Construction Limited (SGHC) lost the highest percentage of 4.70%. Among the six sector indices, “Trading” experienced the highest decline of 1.53%, whereas “Mutual Fund” gained 0.54%.
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“National Hydro Power reports Q3 net loss of Rs. 2.29 Crores due to increased interest expenses; announces plans to issue 50% right shares”
In the third quarter (Q3) of the current fiscal year 2079/80, National Hydro Power Company Limited (NHPC) reported a net loss of Rs. 2.29 Crores, compared to a profit of Rs. 3.27 Crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The company’s total revenue till the end of Q3 was Rs. 2.91 crores. However, NHPC’s administrative expenses declined by 6.97%, while financial expenses increased significantly by 125.40%, affecting the company’s profitability for this quarter.
NHPC’s reserves and surplus currently stand at Rs. 83.03 Lakhs, with share capital at Rs. 1.64 Arba. The hydropower company plans to issue 50% right shares worth Rs. 82.21 Crores to its existing shareholders, which will increase the paid-up capital to Rs. 2.46 Arba after approval by SEBON.
NHPC is also involved in the Lower Erkhuwa Hydropower Project in Bhojpur District, Province 1, which is expected to start generating 80 GWh of energy annually within 2023 and generate about N. Rs. 450 million in revenue. Additionally, the company is leading the study of the Likhu hydropower project, which is being promoted after concluding an agreement regarding holding of 75% shares in Bright Energy Solutions.
NHPC’s annualized earning per share is currently at Rs. -1.86, while the net worth per share is at Rs. 100.50. The company’s Q3 report shows a decrease in reserves and surplus by 75.90%, property, plant, and equipment (NET) increasing by 0.51%, and a decline in total income (power sales) by 19.41%. The Q3 market price for NHPC was at 239.
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NMB Laghubitta convenes endorses 10% bonus shares for its shareholders
NMB Laghubitta has held its 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 28, 2023, chaired by Sanjib Subba. During the meeting, the shareholders approved a 10% bonus share dividend worth Rs. 6.55 crore for the previous fiscal year. Additionally, the AGM granted the board the authority to pursue any merger or acquisition opportunities with other suitable institutions in the future. A media statement confirmed the decisions made during the AGM.
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“Ankhukhola Hydropower Plans to Issue 200% Right Shares Pending Approval from Electricity Regulatory Commission”
Ankhukhola Hydropower Company Limited (AKJCL) has proposed to issue 200% rights shares to its shareholders. The company aims to invest 60% of the newly raised capital in the Ganesh Himal Hydropower’s 20 M.W- Ankhu Khola-2 Hydropower project. This decision was made during a board of directors meeting held on Baishakh 15, 2079.
After the issuance of right shares at a ratio of 1:2, AKJCL’s paid-up capital will increase from Rs. 80 crores to Rs. 1.60 Arba. On Chaitra 23, 2079, a meeting was held where it was decided to invest 60% in the Ankhu Khola-2 Hydropower project. The investment agreement between the two companies was signed on Chaitra 24, 2079.
The Ankhu Khola-2 Hydropower project is designed to generate 122.16 GWh of electricity annually, based on a river flow rate of 27.73 cubic meters per second and a total head of 91 meters. The electricity produced will be transmitted to the national grid through a 5 km transmission line via the Nepal Electricity Authority’s proposed Lapang Substation.
AKJCL plans to invest the Rs. 96 crores received from legitimate shares in the Ganesh Himal Hydropower project. The remaining funds will be used to pay off loans and other obligations owed to banks and other financial organizations. However, the issuance of right shares will only occur after approval from the Electricity Regulatory Commission and endorsement by the company’s upcoming AGM.
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Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta reports a decline in Q3 net profit by 27.64%
Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (AATMA) has reported a 27.64% decrease in net profit for Q3 of FY 2079/2080 compared to the same quarter of the previous fiscal year, according to its unaudited financial report. The company’s net profit declined to Rs. 4.46 crores from Rs. 6.1 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The decline in net profit is due to a decrease in net interest income by 17.19% and an increase in impairment charges by 437.70%, which caused the operating profit to decrease by 43.09%. AATMA’s borrowing stands at Rs. 8.53 Arba, while its loans declined by 11.38% to Rs. 1.27 Arba. The company recently issued an IPO of 1,69,755 units worth Rs. 1.69 crore to the public.
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NEPSE Index Experiences 1.01% Loss, SHIVM Has Highest Turnover
The NEPSE index experienced a loss of 1.01% and closed at 1,870.65 today, dropping by 19.11 points from the previous trading day’s closing. The index had also lost 2.27 points yesterday. The trading day started with an opening index of 1,889.41 and achieved an intraday high of 1,890.34. However, it reached an intraday low of 1,867.73 before ultimately settling at 1,870.65. During the trading day, 271 scrips were exchanged through 26,801 transactions, with a total of 3,206,450 shares worth Rs. 95.43 Crores in turnover, which was higher than the previous trading day’s turnover of Rs. 73.96 Crores. SHIVAM CEMENTS LTD (SHIVM) had the highest turnover of Rs. 4.25 crores, closing at a market price of Rs. 405 per share, while the shares of NIMB had the most trading volume. NMB Sulav Investment Fund – 2 (NSIF2) showed the highest increase of 3.33% for the day, while NIBL Growth Fund (NIBLGF) experienced the highest decrease of 8.89%. All sector indices closed in the red, with “Hydropower” experiencing the highest loss of 1.87%, while “Investment” had the lowest loss of 0.53% for the day.