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SEBON Approves New Margin Trading Rules from Falgun 1
Nepal’s capital market is set to enter a new phase as the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has approved the Margin Trading Facility Directive, 2082, replacing the decade-old 2074 framework. The decision was taken during a recent board meeting, with the new provisions scheduled to come into force from Falgun 1. The revised directive formally opens the door for investors to purchase shares through margin financing provided by licensed stockbrokers. Under this system, investors can buy shares by depositing a portion of the required amount while borrowing the remaining funds from brokers. The upfront amount deposited by investors is defined as the initial margin, while any additional funds demanded when share prices fall below a prescribed level are known as a margin call.
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10 Feb, 2026
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Himalaya Urja’s Profit Rises, Revenue Improves
Himalaya Urja Bikas Company Limited (HURJA) has released its unaudited financial report up to mid-January of the current fiscal year. The company’s electricity sales revenue increased by 8.84 percent to NPR 293.9 million. Due to a significant reduction in financial expenses, net profit rose by 53.74 percent to NPR 104.5 million. As of the review period, the company’s paid-up capital stands at NPR 1.98 billion, while earnings per share reached NPR 10.56.
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10 Feb, 2026
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NEPSE Continues Downtrend, Index and Turnover Both Decline
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index closed down by 10.25 points at 2,662.14 on Tuesday, extending its downward trend for the week. Market turnover declined to NPR 8.61 billion, reflecting weaker investor participation. Most sub-indices ended in negative territory, with only mutual fund and trading groups posting slight gains, while the development bank sector recorded the highest decline, keeping overall market sentiment subdued.
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10 Feb, 2026
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Gold Prices Rise, Silver Declines in Nepali Market
On Tuesday, Magh 27, gold prices in the Nepali market rose by NPR 900 per tola to reach NPR 305,500, while silver prices fell by NPR 10 per tola to NPR 5,240. The changes are mainly driven by international market trends and domestic demand.
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10 Feb, 2026
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Ghalemdi Hydro Reports Rising Losses in Second Quarter, Financial Pressure Deepens
Ghalemdi Hydro Reports Rising Losses in Second Quarter, Financial Pressure Deepens Ghalemdi Hydro Limited has published its unaudited financial statement for the second quarter of the current fiscal year, showing a sharp increase in losses compared to the same period last year. The latest figures indicate growing financial pressure on the hydropower company despite a modest rise in electricity sales. According to the report, the company recorded a loss of NPR 17 million by the end of the second quarter of the current fiscal year. In the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year, the loss stood at NPR 1.697 million. This significant rise highlights the company’s continuing struggle to achieve financial stability.
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10 Feb, 2026
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Strong Investor Demand Seen in Hotel Forest Inn IPO as Applications Cross 2.3 Million
Strong Investor Demand Seen in Hotel Forest Inn IPO as Applications Cross 2.3 Million The initial public offering (IPO) of Hotel Forest Inn Limited has drawn strong interest from retail investors, with more than 2.3 million applications submitted during the public subscription period. The IPO was open to the general public from Magh 22 to Magh 26 and witnessed demand several times higher than the shares on offer. According to preliminary data, a total of 2,330,086 applicants applied for shares worth approximately NPR 2.63 billion. By the final day of subscription, investors had applied for around 26.36 million shares, significantly exceeding the number allocated for public investors.
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10 Feb, 2026
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Freeze on Nearly NPR 100 Billion in Development Spending Begins to Slow Economic Activity
Freeze on Nearly NPR 100 Billion in Development Spending Begins to Slow Economic Activity The impact of the government’s decision to freeze nearly NPR 100 billion in development expenditure has begun to surface, with capital spending falling sharply midway through the fiscal year. As more than six months of fiscal year 2025/26 have passed, government agencies report significantly low development budget utilization, raising concerns about stalled infrastructure projects and weakening economic momentum.
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10 Feb, 2026
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Nepal’s Central Bank Flags Rising Cyber Risks as Digital Banking Use Accelerates
Nepal’s Central Bank Flags Rising Cyber Risks as Digital Banking Use Accelerates With digital banking rapidly becoming a primary mode of financial transactions, Nepal’s central bank has raised concerns over growing cyber risks linked to unsafe internet usage. The Nepal Rastra Bank has urged bank customers to remain vigilant, warning that transactions carried out through unsecured internet networks could expose users to serious financial losses. The warning comes at a time when mobile and internet banking services are expanding across urban and semi-urban areas, driven by convenience and wider digital access. While this shift has strengthened financial inclusion, the central bank notes that it has also increased users’ exposure to cyber threats, particularly when basic security precautions are ignored.
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10 Feb, 2026
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Legal Challenge Filed Against CDSC Chief’s Appointment, Case Reaches Patan High Court
Legal Challenge Filed Against CDSC Chief’s Appointment, Case Reaches Patan High Court A writ petition has been filed at the Patan High Court challenging the appointment and continuation of Prabin Pandak as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CDS and Clearing Limited (CDSC). The petition raises serious constitutional and legal questions, arguing that the appointment process violated established laws and governance standards. The writ was registered on Sunday by senior advocate Uttam Bahadur Shrestha, naming Pandak and seven institutions involved in the appointment process as respondents. The petitioner claims that the decision was unlawful and has adversely affected Nepal’s capital market and financial system.
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10 Feb, 2026
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Government Moves to Expand Social Security Coverage With Legal, Digital, and Investment Reforms
Government Moves to Expand Social Security Coverage With Legal, Digital, and Investment Reforms The government has unveiled an ambitious plan to significantly expand the scope of Nepal’s social security programs, aiming to bring millions of currently excluded citizens under a formal protection framework. Through its newly released Financial Development Strategy, the Ministry of Finance has outlined a multi-layered reform agenda that ranges from legal restructuring and digital payment expansion to investment diversification and institutional coordination. At the core of the strategy is the government’s recognition that a large segment of Nepal’s workforce—particularly those in the private sector, informal economy, self-employment, and foreign labor markets—remains outside existing social security schemes. The strategy calls for detailed studies to assess how workers and citizens not covered by current funds can be gradually integrated into a unified social protection system.
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10 Feb, 2026
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Hilton Reinsurance Probe Report Reaches Anti-Graft Body, Action Against Firms Still Uncertain
Hilton Reinsurance Probe Report Reaches Anti-Graft Body, Action Against Firms Still Uncertain The investigation report prepared by the Nepal Insurance Authority into the reinsurance dispute involving the international hotel chain Hilton has finally been forwarded to the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority. The report, prepared amid concerns of large-scale financial irregularities and institutional negligence, was submitted to the anti-graft body through the Ministry of Finance. The probe was initiated after complaints were filed alleging serious misconduct in the reinsurance of riot and terrorism risks related to Hilton Hotel. The complaints claimed that insurance policies were issued retroactively, bypassing regulatory procedures, in an attempt to process claims worth billions of rupees. Following the complaint, the CIAA, on Kartik 11, instructed the Nepal Insurance Authority to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the entire reinsurance process.
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10 Feb, 2026
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Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited Posts Strong Profit Growth in Second Quarter of FY 2082/83
Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited Posts Strong Profit Growth in Second Quarter of FY 2082/83 Kathmandu — Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited has reported a sharp improvement in its financial performance in the second quarter of the current fiscal year 2082/83, recording a significant rise in profit and operating income. According to the company’s unaudited financial statement, the microfinance institution earned a net profit of Rs. 389 million during the review period. This represents an 89.37 percent increase compared to Rs. 205.4 million recorded in the same period of the previous fiscal year. The near doubling of profit reflects improved operational efficiency, higher lending activities, and better income management, analysts say.
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9 Feb, 2026
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Nepal’s Tax Base Expands Sharply in First Half of Fiscal Year 2082/83
Nepal’s Tax Base Expands Sharply in First Half of Fiscal Year 2082/83 Kathmandu — Nepal has recorded a significant expansion in its tax base during the first six months of the current fiscal year 2082/83, reflecting growing formalization of economic activities and improved tax administration. According to the Inland Revenue Department, a total of 361,003 new active taxpayers were added during the review period, taking the overall number to 7,360,353. By the end of the previous fiscal year 2081/82, the number of active taxpayers stood at 6,999,350. The addition of more than 360,000 new taxpayers in just six months represents one of the fastest expansions in recent years. Officials say this trend indicates increasing compliance, wider use of digital services, and a gradual shift of businesses and individuals into the formal tax system.
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9 Feb, 2026
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Stakeholders Stress Public–Private Cooperation for Successful Economic Census 2082
Stakeholders Stress Public–Private Cooperation for Successful Economic Census 2082 Kathmandu — Stakeholders have emphasized the need for strong cooperation between government agencies and the private sector to ensure the successful implementation of the National Economic Census 2082. The call was made during an interaction program jointly organized by Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the National Statistics Office on Monday. During the discussion, industrialists and business representatives highlighted that the census can only achieve its objectives if private enterprises actively participate and coordinate with government institutions. They noted that accurate data collection depends largely on the willingness of businesses to share reliable information. The National Economic Census aims to collect, process, analyze, and publish basic information on economic establishments operating across the country. According to officials, the data will provide a comprehensive picture of industrial, commercial, and service-sector activities, helping policymakers better understand Nepal’s economic structure.
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9 Feb, 2026
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Last Day to Apply for Hotel Forest Inn’s IPO as Public Offering Closes Today
Last Day to Apply for Hotel Forest Inn’s IPO as Public Offering Closes Today Kathmandu — Today (Magh 26) is the final day for investors to apply for the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Hotel Forest Inn Limited, which has been open to the general public since Magh 22. The company had launched the public issue after completing the allotment process for Nepalis working abroad in the first phase. Following the distribution of shares to migrant workers, the company moved to the second phase by issuing shares to the general public. This step marks an important milestone in the company’s effort to expand its ownership base and raise capital from domestic investors. Hotel Forest Inn had received approval from the Securities Board of Nepal to issue 40 lakh ordinary shares worth Rs. 400 million, representing 20 percent of its issued capital of Rs. 2 billion. Out of this, 4 lakh shares were allotted to Nepalis working overseas, 2 lakh shares to mutual funds, and 80,000 shares to company employees. The remaining 33.2 lakh shares, worth Rs. 332 million at a face value of Rs. 100 per share, have been issued to the general public. Investors can apply for a minimum of 10 shares and a maximum of 200,000 shares under the current offering.
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9 Feb, 2026
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Regulator Tightens Oversight as Loan Quality Review Finds Weaknesses in Major Banks
Regulator Tightens Oversight as Loan Quality Review Finds Weaknesses in Major Banks Kathmandu — A recent loan quality review conducted by Bangladeshi consulting firm Houladar Yunus & Company has revealed weaknesses in credit classification and risk management practices among Nepal’s major commercial banks. The assessment found that several banks have failed to fully comply with regulatory standards, prompting the central bank to prepare stricter supervisory measures. According to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), banks that do not improve the classification of their loans into categories such as performing, watchlist, substandard, doubtful, and bad loans may be instructed to increase their provisioning. The central bank has stated that further action will be taken only after seeking clarifications from the concerned institutions.
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9 Feb, 2026
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30 MW Myardi Hydropower Project to Be Built on Manang–Lamjung Border
30 MW Myardi Hydropower Project to Be Built on Manang–Lamjung Border Kathmandu — A 30-megawatt Myardi Hydropower Project is set to be constructed along the border of Nasong Rural Municipality in Manang district and Marsyangdi Rural Municipality in Lamjung district. As part of the development process, the Ministry of Forests and Environment has begun preparing the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report. The project is being proposed by Myardi Khola Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd. It is designed as a run-of-river type project, which will generate electricity by utilizing the natural flow of the river without creating a large reservoir. The project is expected to produce an average of 173.44 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually. Electricity generated from the project will be transmitted through a 10-kilometer-long 132 kV transmission line. It will be connected to the 220 kV Manang hub located in Dharapani before being integrated into the national transmission grid for distribution across the country.
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9 Feb, 2026
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Nearly 500 MW Added to National Grid in Six Months, Installed Capacity Reaches 4,086 MW
Nearly 500 MW Added to National Grid in Six Months, Installed Capacity Reaches 4,086 MW Kathmandu — Nepal has added nearly 500 megawatts of electricity to its national transmission system over the past six months, significantly boosting the country’s power generation capacity. According to the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, a total of 495 MW was connected to the national grid by the end of mid-January (Poush), raising Nepal’s overall installed capacity to 4,086 MW. Ministry data shows that the country’s installed capacity stood at 3,591 MW by the end of mid-July (Ashar). It increased to 4,046 MW by mid-October (Asoj) and continued to expand through mid-January. Power generated from projects under testing and alternative energy sources has not been included in these figures. Despite the significant rise in production capacity, Nepal continues to import electricity from India during the winter season, as reduced river flow lowers
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9 Feb, 2026
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Global IME Laghubitta’s Profit Declines by 10.51% Amid Rising Credit Risk
Global IME Laghubitta’s Profit Declines by 10.51% Amid Rising Credit Risk Global IME Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited has published its second-quarter financial report for the current fiscal year, showing a decline in net profit despite strong growth in core income. The report reflects growing challenges in Nepal’s microfinance sector, particularly related to loan quality and risk management. During the review period, the company earned a net profit of NPR 105.9 million. In the same period of the previous fiscal year, it had recorded a profit of NPR 118.3 million. This represents a decline of around 10.51 percent, indicating pressure on overall profitability. Despite the fall in profit, the company’s net interest income increased significantly. By mid-Poush, net interest income reached NPR 487.6 million, up from NPR 350.7 million last year. This growth of nearly 39 percent suggests that the company has expanded its lending activities and improved interest collection. Similarly, total operating income rose to NPR 521.8 million from NPR 392.1 million in the previous year. This marks an increase of around 33 percent, reflecting stronger operational performance and higher revenue generation from core business activities.
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8 Feb, 2026
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Super Khudi Hydropower to Open IPO for General Public from Falgun 4
Super Khudi Hydropower to Open IPO for General Public from Falgun 4 Super Khudi Hydropower Limited has announced that it will issue its Initial Public Offering (IPO) to the general public starting from Falgun 4. The company is moving to the public phase after successfully completing share allocation for project-affected locals, Nepalis working abroad, and mutual funds. Earlier, the company had received approval from the Nepal Securities Board to issue 20 percent of its issued capital through an IPO. This amounts to 3.1 million shares worth NPR 310 million, based on its issued capital of NPR 1.55 billion. Out of the approved shares, 1.55 million units were allocated to local residents of the project-affected area, 155,000 units to Nepalis working overseas, and 77,500 units to mutual funds. These shares have already been distributed in the earlier phases. In the second phase, the company has reserved 31,000 shares for its employees. The remaining 1,286,500 shares, worth NPR 128.65 million at a face value of NPR 100 per share, will now be offered to the general public. Investors can apply for a minimum of 10 shares and a maximum of 100,000 shares. The application deadline has been set for Falgun 10. If all shares are not subscribed within this period, the closing date will be extended until Falgun 19, according to the company.
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8 Feb, 2026

SEBON Approves New Margin Trading Rules from Falgun 1

Himalaya Urja’s Profit Rises, Revenue Improves

NEPSE Continues Downtrend, Index and Turnover Both Decline

Gold Prices Rise, Silver Declines in Nepali Market

Ghalemdi Hydro Reports Rising Losses in Second Quarter, Financial Pressure Deepens

Strong Investor Demand Seen in Hotel Forest Inn IPO as Applications Cross 2.3 Million

Freeze on Nearly NPR 100 Billion in Development Spending Begins to Slow Economic Activity

Nepal’s Central Bank Flags Rising Cyber Risks as Digital Banking Use Accelerates

Legal Challenge Filed Against CDSC Chief’s Appointment, Case Reaches Patan High Court

Government Moves to Expand Social Security Coverage With Legal, Digital, and Investment Reforms

Hilton Reinsurance Probe Report Reaches Anti-Graft Body, Action Against Firms Still Uncertain

Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited Posts Strong Profit Growth in Second Quarter of FY 2082/83

Nepal’s Tax Base Expands Sharply in First Half of Fiscal Year 2082/83

Stakeholders Stress Public–Private Cooperation for Successful Economic Census 2082

Last Day to Apply for Hotel Forest Inn’s IPO as Public Offering Closes Today

Regulator Tightens Oversight as Loan Quality Review Finds Weaknesses in Major Banks

30 MW Myardi Hydropower Project to Be Built on Manang–Lamjung Border

Nearly 500 MW Added to National Grid in Six Months, Installed Capacity Reaches 4,086 MW

Global IME Laghubitta’s Profit Declines by 10.51% Amid Rising Credit Risk

Super Khudi Hydropower to Open IPO for General Public from Falgun 4