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  • 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

     

  • The NEPSE Index falls 26.80 points on the first trading day of the week, with the banking sector suffering the most losses.

    The NEPSE Index falls 26.80 points on the first trading day of the week, with the banking sector suffering the most losses.


     

    The NEPSE index ended the day at 1,975.89, down 26.80 points from the previous trading day’s close. This represents a 1.34% loss. Last Thursday, the index gained 50.04 points.

    The index opened the day at 2,008.26 and reached an intraday high of 2,017.30. It fell as low as 1,970.67 before closing at 1,975.89.

  • Nabil Bank’s 18.50% bonus shares are now listed on the NEPSE.

    Nabil Bank’s 18.50% bonus shares are now listed on the NEPSE.


     

    Nabil Bank Limited (NABIL) has 42,240,881 unit bonus shares listed on NEPSE.

    On 29th Poush, 2079, the bank held its 38th AGM for the fiscal year 2078/79. The board of directors approved a 30% dividend for fiscal year 2078/79. On Mangsir 25, the board of directors decided to distribute the dividend on the paid-up capital of Rs. 22.83 Arba. There was a proposal for 18.50% bonus shares worth Rs 4.22 Arba and 11.5% cash dividend (including bonus shares for tax purposes) worth Rs 2.61 Arba. NEPSE now lists the same bonus shares.

     

  • This week, NEPSE closed above 2000 with a 1.71% gain.

    This week, NEPSE closed above 2000 with a 1.71% gain.


    Because Monday and Wednesday were public holidays, NEPSE only traded for three days this week. This week, the index closed at 2,002.70, up 33.68 points (1.71%). Last week, the index closed at 1,969.02, down 2.65% from the previous week.

    This week, the index reached a high of 2,002.70 and a low of 1.935.49, resulting in a 67.20 point volatility. In the previous week, the index experienced 73.93 points of volatility.

     

  • Prime Life Insurance and Butwal Power Company Bonus Shares Are Finally Listed on the NEPSE

    Prime Life Insurance and Butwal Power Company Bonus Shares Are Finally Listed on the NEPSE


     

    Prime Life Insurance Company Limited (PLIC) has listed 36,13,500.25 Units Bonus Shares on NEPSE.

    For the fiscal year 2077/78, the board of directors proposed bonus shares worth Rs. 36,13,500.25 and a cash dividend worth Rs. 1,90,18,422 from the paid-up capital of Rs. 2.77 Arba at its 162nd meeting. NEPSE now lists the same bonus shares.

    A final merger agreement has also been completed between three life insurance companies, Union Life Insurance Co Ltd (ULI), Gurans Life Insurance Co Ltd (GLICL), and Prime Life Insurance Co Ltd (PLIC). The merger agreement was signed by the companies in order to strengthen the company’s capital base at a swap ratio of 1:1:1.

  • Gold and silver prices fell for the third day in a row.

    Gold and silver prices fell for the third day in a row.


     

    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.

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  • Himalayan Everest Insurance Holds AGM on Chaitra 29th to Approve 2.89% Dividend

    Himalayan Everest Insurance Holds AGM on Chaitra 29th to Approve 2.89% Dividend


    Himalayan Everest Insurance Limited (HEI) has scheduled its 29th annual general meeting for Chaitra 29, 2079. The meeting will begin at 11 a.m. that day at the Baneshwor Banquet in Thapagaun.

    Among the other items on the agenda, the AGM will approve a 2.89% dividend for fiscal year 2078/79. The 297th meeting of the board of directors, held on Poush 26, decided to distribute a dividend of Rs. 2.23 Arba on the paid-up capital. A cash dividend of 0.14% and 2.75% bonus shares have been proposed. Thus, the bonus shares are valued at Rs. 6.15 crores, while the cash dividend is valued at Rs. 32.42 lakhs.

     

  • Last Day to Claim Chhimek Laghubitta’s Proposed 25.26% Dividend

    Last Day to Claim Chhimek Laghubitta’s Proposed 25.26% Dividend


    Today is the last day to claim Chhimek Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited’s proposed dividend of 25.26%. (CBBL).

    On Chaitra 10, 2079, the company called its 21st AGM. The meeting will begin at 11 a.m. that day in Hetauda, Makawanpur.

    Among the other items on the agenda, the AGM will approve a 25.26% dividend for fiscal year 2078/79. The 282nd meeting of the board of directors, held on Poush 27, decided to distribute a dividend of Rs. 2.32 Arba on the paid-up capital. There have been proposed 22% bonus shares worth Rs 51.13 crores and 3.26% cash dividend (including tax) worth Rs 7.57 crores.

     

  • NEPSE now lists bonus shares of ICFC, AKBSL, and FMDBL.

    NEPSE now lists bonus shares of ICFC, AKBSL, and FMDBL.


    NEPSE has listed 5,63,558 unit bonus shares of ICFC Finance Ltd (ICFC).

    On Poush 29, 2079, the firm had its 19th AGM for the fiscal year 2078/79. The board of directors approved a 10% dividend for fiscal year 2078/79. On Mangsir 14, the board of directors resolved to issue the dividend on the paid-up capital of Rs. 1.12 Arba. There was a proposal for 5% bonus shares worth Rs. 5.63 crores and a 5% cash dividend (tax purposes) of Rs. 5.63 crores. NEPSE now lists the same bonus shares.

    Last week, ICFC closed at Rs. 431.

    Similarly, Aadhikhola Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (AKBSL) has 3,57,000 unit bonus shares listed on NEPSE.

  • Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta Modifies the Dividend Rate for Fiscal Year 2078/79

    Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta Modifies the Dividend Rate for Fiscal Year 2078/79


    Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (JBLB) has reduced the dividend rate for fiscal year 2078/79 from 37.3684% to 33.15%.

    The 72nd meeting of the board of directors, held on Falgun 06, resolved to give a dividend of Rs. 1.03 Arba on the paid-up capital. A cash dividend of 9.3684% and 28% bonus shares had been recommended.

    The dividend was to be paid only after clearance from Nepal Rastra Bank and approval from the company’s future AGM. The dividend has been changed in accordance with Nepal Rastra Bank’s directives. As a result, a new dividend rate of 26% Bonus dividend and 7.15% cash dividend has been recommended.

    Consequently, the bonus shares are valued at Rs. 26.89 crores, while the cash dividend is valued at Rs. 7.39 crores.

  • The NEPSE is down 30.77 points, with an intraday turnover of Rs 1.392 crore.

    The NEPSE is down 30.77 points, with an intraday turnover of Rs 1.392 crore.


    The NEPSE index finished at 1,938.25 today, down 30.77 points from the previous trading day’s close. This is a 1.56% decrease. Last Thursday, the index dropped 26.48 points.

    The index began today at 1,967.49 and reached an intraday high of 1,975.93. While it dropped as low as 1,935.21, it eventually closed at 1,938.25.

    Through 30,903 transactions, 259 scrips changed hands. A total of 3,832,459 shares were traded, totaling Rs. 1.392 Arba in turnover. This is significantly more than the previous day’s turnover of Rs. 1.336 Arba.