IFC, NRB launch guidelines to minimize financial risks
KATHMANDU, May 28: IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has assisted Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central monetary authority of Nepal, in developing the country’s first Environmental and Social Risk Management (ESRM) guidelines for the financial sector.
Central bank issues rules on digital payment system
Kathmandu, April 17 - Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has issued a circular to regulate digital payment under card facilities, electronic wallet and mobile banking.
WB maintains Nepal’s growth forecast at 4.6pc
Kathmandu, April 16 - The World Bank Group has kept the growth outlook for Nepal unchanged from its initial projection in September at 4.6 per cent, which is relatively low compared to South Asian average growth projection of 5.26 per cent in 2018.
18 firms await Sebon's nod to float shares worth Rs 4.33 billion
KATHMANDU, April 3: As many as 18 companies have sought the approval of the Securities Board of Nepal (Sebon) to float 54.71 million units of shares worth Rs 4.33 billion to general public.
Insurance board frets over lapse ratio
Kathmandu, March 31, The Insurance Board has expressed concerns about the lapse ratio of insurance policies sold by the life insurers in the country.
Banks asked to set up branches in all local bodies
Kathmandu, March 28 - Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has instructed the commercial banks to establish branches in every local unit where there is no bank branch, within this fiscal. Out of 753 local units, there are bank branches in only 394 local units till date.
FinMin calls on SAARC members to invest in Nepal
Kathmandu, March 18 - Minister for Finance Yubaraj Khatiwada today urged the private sector of SAARC member states to invest in Nepal and made a commitment that the government of Nepal will adopt all means possible to facilitate businesses in the country.
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Corporate News
Country’s forex reserves slump to 32-month low
Kathmandu, December 24- Nepal’s foreign exchange reserves have slumped to a 32-month low despite robust growth in remittance income and downward revision in foreign exchange facility for Nepalis visiting overseas, raising the spectre of the country facing a balance of payments crisis if the problem continues to grow.
Read more ...Doha Bank opens representative office in Nepal
Kathmandu, December 19 - Doha Bank, one of the largest commercial banks in Qatar, has opened its liaison office in Nepal as per the permission granted by the central bank about six months ago.
Read more ...Parliament body asks govt to solve problem of multiple taxation
KATHMANDU, Aug 15: Parliament’s Finance Committee on Tuesday issued directions to the government to take the lead in solving the chronic problem of multiple taxation by the three tiers of government, as well as the exorbitant hike in tax rates.
Read more ...Trade deficit surged five-fold in last decade
Kathmandu, August 5 - The country’s trade deficit jumped five folds in the last decade as imports have been skyrocketing and exports have slowed to a crawl in the review period.
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|---|---|---|---|
| CHLBS | 9.9515 | 453.0 | 17,730.0 |
| HDL | 3.8314 | 1,355.0 | 26,860.0 |
| SWBBL | 3.6269 | 800.0 | 147,840.0 |
| NABILP | 3.1768 | 747.0 | 24,392,564.0 |
| PICL | 2.4242 | 676.0 | 724,970.0 |
Market Summary
| Total Turnover Rs | 234,594,381 |
| Total Traded Shares | 876,208 |
| Total Transactions | 5,147 |
| Total Scripts Traded | 161 |
National News
- World Bank forecasts 5.9% growth for Nepal in FY2018/19
- India will continue its support in Nepal’s development activities: Adityanath
- World Bank approves energy credit to Nepal
- Reserve Bank of India unlikely to swap banned Indian notes lying in Nepal
- Govt keen to buy 935,000 tonnes of fertilisers from India
- Transition to federalism may cost 3-4% of GDP: WB
- Nation facing economic crisis ahead, says FM Khatiwada
International News
- Economic reforms in India will help Nepal, says NITI vice chair
- Trade war impact: 25% hike on China's imports to US can make Indian products competitive, says CII
- Trump says deal for young immigrants is ‘NO MORE’
- Rejecting protectionism, ASEAN and Australia commit to free trade
- EU targets 20 nations for helping tax avoidance
- Rasuwagadhi-Kerung becomes int’l crossing point
Corporate Announcement
Dividend - Hotel Soaltee 26.31%
Nov 19, 2018- The meeting of Board of Directors Soaltee Hotel has proposed 26.315789% dividend to its shareholders from the earning of Fiscal Year 2074/75.
Read more ...Dividend - NIC Asia Bank
Nov.18, 2018 - The meeting of Board of Directors of NIC Asia Bank held in Kartik 30, 2075 has proposed 10 percent stock bonus and 0.526 percent cash dividend from the net profit it has earned in the last fiscal year 2074-75.
Read more ...Dividend - Oriental Hotel
Kathmandu- September 25-2018, The meeting of Board of Directors of hotel Oriental (OHL) held on Aashwin 08, 2075 decided to propose 15% stock bonus and 11.32 percent and cash dividend to the shareholders from the earnings of Fiscal Year 2074-75.
Read more ...Uni Lever's Dividend for the Fiscal Year 2074-75
Kathmandu, September 13, 2018 - As per NEPSE, 150th Board meeting of Board of Directors of Unilever Nepal has recommended distribution of Rs700.00 per share as dividend out of the profit available for appropriation for the year 2074/75.
Read more ...Dividend of Mahalaxmi Bikash Bank
Kathmandu, August 28- The board of directors of Mahalaxmi Bikash Bank has proposed 15% dividend (8% stock and 7% cash) from the earning of last fiscal year.
Read more ...Right Share Subscription of NCC Bank starts
Kathmandu, August 21- Nepal Credit and Commerce Bank has opened 50% right share subscription from Bhadra 04, 2075. The share holders having purchased shares up to Sharawan 14,2075 are eligible to apply for the right share of the bank.
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