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“Concessional Loan: Revised Guidelines Implemented with Greater Benefits for Farmers, Women, and Youth”
Nepal Rastra Bank has enforced the revised concessional loan procedure. Under the new rules, NRB will provide the interest subsidy not covered by the government. As of the end of Ashad 2082, Rs. 78.66 billion was disbursed to 94,920 borrowers, with over Rs. 1 billion still unsettled. The revised provisions raise loan ceilings: up to Rs. 50 million for agriculture and livestock, Rs. 2.5 million for women entrepreneurs, Rs. 2 million for returnee migrant workers and educated youth, Rs. 2 million for Dalit entrepreneurs, Rs. 2.5 million for startups and boiler replacement, and Rs. 500,000 for disaster-hit housing.
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29 Aug, 2025
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Nabil Mutual Fund’s NBF2 and NBF3 Announce 13% Cash Return
Nabil Balanced Fund 2 (NBF2) and Nabil Balanced Fund 3 (NBF3), operated under Nabil Mutual Fund, have announced returns for FY 2081/82. Both funds declared a 13% cash dividend. The decision was made during the board meeting of Nabil Investment Banking held on Bhadra 12. For dividend distribution purposes, the book closure date has been set for Bhadra 22. Hence, only unit holders who are on record until Bhadra 19 will be eligible to receive the dividends.
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29 Aug, 2025
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Mid Solu Hydropower Proposes 15.789% Dividend with 15% Bonus Shares and 0.789% Cash
Mid Solu Hydropower Company Limited (MSHL) has proposed a 15.789% dividend for FY 2081/82, including 15% bonus shares worth Rs. 11.22 crores and 0.789% cash dividend worth Rs. 59.08 lakhs. The dividend will be distributed only after approval from the Electricity Regulatory Commission and the company’s upcoming 4th AGM. The company’s paid-up capital stands at Rs. 74.84 crores, and its LTP is Rs. 902.48.
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29 Aug, 2025
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Gold Price Crosses Rs. 200,000 Per Tola, Silver Hits Record Level
On Friday, August 29, 2025, gold prices in Nepal set a new record by surpassing Rs. 200,000 per tola. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers, gold is trading at Rs. 200,600 per tola, an increase of Rs. 1,200 from the previous day. Similarly, silver has reached a record level of Rs. 2,360 per tola, rising by Rs. 5 compared to the previous day.
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29 Aug, 2025
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NEPSE Index Declines While Turnover Surges; Closes at 2781, Analysts Warn: “Panic Selling is a Mistake”
NEPSE Index Declines While Turnover Surges; Closes at 2781, Analysts Warn: “Panic Selling is a Mistake” On the last trading day of the week, Thursday, Nepal’s stock market witnessed a decline. Analysts pointed out that uncertainty arose in the market after the dividend procedure issued by the central bank a day earlier, though they stressed that the directive itself is a positive development. The NEPSE index, which had climbed above the 2800 mark on Wednesday, fell by 38.10 points to close at 2781 on Thursday. This marks a retreat below the psychological 2800 level after consecutive gains in recent sessions. Despite the fall in the index, market turnover surged significantly. Compared to Wednesday’s NPR 7.68 billion, Thursday’s turnover crossed NPR 8.09 billion. According to NEPSE, a total of 178.91 million shares of 322 listed companies were traded 78,379 times.
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28 Aug, 2025
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3.73 Million Shares of Him Star Urja Company Listed on NEPSE
3.73 Million Shares of Him Star Urja Company Listed on NEPSE A total of 3.73 million shares of Him Star Urja Company Limited have been listed on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). Out of the total, 1.19 million shares issued to the general public and 2.61 million promoter shares have been officially listed, according to NEPSE. Trading of the company’s shares will begin from Sunday, Bhadra 15 (September 1, 2025). For the first trading day, NEPSE has set the opening price range between Rs. 99.17 and Rs. 297.51 per share.
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28 Aug, 2025
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Breakthrough Achieved in Bhote Koshi-1 Hydropower Project Tunnel
Breakthrough Achieved in Bhote Koshi-1 Hydropower Project Tunnel The Bhote Koshi-1 Hydropower Project, located in Sindhupalchok, has successfully completed the breakthrough of its headrace tunnel. The 44 MW project features a 2.638-kilometer long water tunnel with both a height and width (circular diameter) of 5.2 meters. The tunnel construction, which began in Falgun 2080 (Feb/March 2024), has been carried out by Geology Infrastructure Company under the investment of promoter Electro Power Company Limited along with the private sector. According to the company, finishing works on the tunnel will take around 6 to 8 months. The project’s dam is being built at Bhotekoshi Rural Municipality-3 and 4, while the powerhouse is under construction at Chaku, Ward 5 of the same municipality. With a total estimated cost of NPR 9.56 billion, the project is being developed entirely with Nepali investment. The company aims to start producing 44 MW of electricity by the coming Falgun, and the generated power will be connected to the national transmission line within the next seven months.
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28 Aug, 2025
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Skilled IT Professionals to Receive Salaries Up to Rs. 200,000
Skilled IT Professionals to Receive Salaries Up to Rs. 200,000 Kathmandu – The government has announced that skilled professionals working in the Information Technology (IT) sector will be provided with salaries of up to Rs. 200,000 per month. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli shared this information through social media. According to him, this initiative will help make the delivery of government services online more efficient and effective. He expressed confidence that the move will also curb delays, bribery, and commission practices previously seen in public service delivery.
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28 Aug, 2025
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Government Directs All Social Media Platforms to Register Within Seven Days
Government Directs All Social Media Platforms to Register Within Seven Days The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has urged all social media platforms operating in Nepal to register within seven days. In a public notice issued on Thursday, the ministry instructed both domestic and foreign platforms that are yet to be registered to contact the ministry and complete the registration process within the given deadline.
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28 Aug, 2025
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Citizens Bank Promoter Share Up for Sale, Open to General Investors
Citizens Bank Promoter Share Up for Sale, Open to General Investors Citizens Bank International Limited has put founder shares for sale, and this time, general investors are also eligible to apply. A total of 50,000 founder shares under the name of Arun Bhagat have been offered at a minimum price of Rs. 116 per share, while 54,811.57 founder shares under the name of Yadunath Ghimire are up for sale at a minimum price of Rs. 120 per share. Applicants must bid either at the minimum set price or higher through an auction process. Interested investors must apply within 7 days for Bhagat’s shares and within 35 days for Ghimire’s shares. Applications should be submitted at the bank’s central office in Narayanhiti, Kathmandu.
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28 Aug, 2025
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Today is the Last Day to Secure Dividends from Four Mutual Funds
Today is the Last Day to Secure Dividends from Four Mutual Funds Kathmandu – Today (Bhadra 12) is the final day for investors to secure dividends from four mutual funds. Two funds managed by NMB Capital and two funds managed by Citizens Capital will distribute dividends to unit holders who maintain their units by today. Since the book closure is set for tomorrow (Bhadra 13), only unit holders as of today will be eligible to receive dividends. NMB Capital has announced a 15% cash dividend (including tax) each from NMB–50 and NMB Sulav Investment Fund–2. Similarly, Citizens Capital has declared a 8.25% cash dividend (including tax) from Citizens Mutual Fund–2, and a 12.75% cash dividend (including tax) from Citizens Super–30 Mutual Fund. Therefore, investors holding units in these four mutual funds until today will be entitled to the announced dividends.
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28 Aug, 2025
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Gold Price Hits Another Record, Silver Also Rises
Gold Price Hits Another Record, Silver Also Rises The price of gold in Nepal has once again set a new record. Compared to the previous trading day, hallmark gold increased by Rs. 400 per tola, reaching Rs. 199,400 per tola. Earlier, the price stood at Rs. 199,000 per tola. Similarly, silver prices also rose, gaining Rs. 10 per tola to trade at Rs. 2,355 per tola. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of 10 grams of hallmark gold has reached Rs. 170,955, while the price of 10 grams of silver is fixed at Rs. 2,019. Gold continues to break records with every increase, while silver has also shown steady upward movement.
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28 Aug, 2025
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Lock-in Period of Over 3.9 Million Shares of Peoples Power Expires Today
The lock-in period of 3.907 million shares of Peoples Power Company Limited has expired today. This includes 3.226 million promoter shares, 632,600 shares allotted to locals, and 49,348 shares distributed to employees. The IPO was allotted on August 28, 2022. Promoter shareholders can now trade their holdings, while those holding board positions remain restricted from immediate trading.
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28 Aug, 2025
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No Major Change in Dividend Rules: Investor Keshav Koirala ‘Kaka’
No Major Change in Dividend Rules: Investor Keshav Koirala ‘Kaka’ Kathmandu – Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) yesterday issued a revised procedure on dividend approval for banks and financial institutions. Commenting on the update, prominent stock market investor Keshav Koirala, popularly known as ‘Kaka,’ said that there are no significant regulatory changes in the new directive. According to him, for Class “A” commercial banks and national-level Class “B” development banks, there has been no change in the rules regarding dividend distribution. They will continue under the same provisions as before when distributing bonus or cash dividends.
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28 Aug, 2025
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Arun Kabeli Power to Hold AGM on October 18 to Approve Rights Share Issuance
Arun Kabeli Power Limited (AKPL) has called its 15th Annual General Meeting on October 18, 2025, to approve the issuance of 50% rights shares for further investment in Kabeli Energy and partial repayment of bank loans. The AGM will also decide on approving other investments and authorizing the Board to amend the company’s regulations. The book closure date has been set for September 10, 2025, making shareholders till September 9 eligible to participate.
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28 Aug, 2025
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NRB Issues Revised Procedure on Financial Statements and Dividend Approval: Expert Clarifies
NRB Issues Revised Procedure on Financial Statements and Dividend Approval: Expert Clarifies Kathmandu – Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) yesterday issued the revised procedure for approving financial statements and dividends of banks and financial institutions. Following the release, several media outlets carried misleading reports, but financial expert Parshuram Kunwar Chhetri clarified that there are no major changes in the procedure. According to him, since the adoption of NFRS (Nepal Financial Reporting Standards), the procedure had not been updated. This revision mainly incorporates relevant directives previously issued by the central bank, rather than introducing new provisions.
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28 Aug, 2025
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NRB Tightens Rules: No Dividends for Promoters Holding Over 25% in Microfinance
NRB Tightens Rules: No Dividends for Promoters Holding Over 25% in Microfinance The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has imposed stricter rules on promoter shareholders of microfinance companies. Under the newly issued “Procedure for Approving Financial Statements and Dividend Distribution of Banks and Financial Institutions, 2082”, promoters holding more than 25% of paid-up capital in a microfinance institution will not be eligible for dividends. The central bank replaced the previous 2077 procedure with this updated regulation. As per the new rules, promoter investors in “Class D” institutions (microfinance) can hold up to 25% of paid-up capital, while in other microfinance institutions, the limit is 10%. Any holdings above these limits must be reduced; until then, cash or bonus share dividends will be withheld.
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28 Aug, 2025
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IPO Allotment of Swastik Laghubitta Completed
IPO Allotment of Swastik Laghubitta Completed The IPO allotment of Swastik Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited, which was open for subscription from July 14 to August 19, has been completed today. A total of 19,514 investors received 10 shares each, while 5 lucky investors were allotted 11 shares each.
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28 Aug, 2025
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NRB Issues New Procedure on Financial Statements and Dividend Approval
NRB Issues New Procedure on Financial Statements and Dividend Approval Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has issued the “Procedure for Approval of Financial Statement Publication and Dividend Distribution, 2082”, replacing the previous procedure of 2077 (including first amendment). The new guidelines apply to commercial banks, development banks, finance companies, and microfinance institutions. According to NRB, the procedure aims to enhance financial transparency, strengthen risk management, and align Nepal’s banking system with international accounting standards (IFRS).
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28 Aug, 2025
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Today is the Last Day to Apply for NIC Asia Equity Linked Investment Scheme
Today is the Last Day to Apply for NIC Asia Equity Linked Investment Scheme NIC Asia Capital Limited has announced that today (Bhadra 12) is the final day to apply for its “NIC Asia Equity Linked Investment Scheme”, which was opened for issuance and sale on Shrawan 29. The Capital has floated 100 million units at a par value of Rs. 10 per unit. Out of this, 15% (15 million units) have been reserved for the scheme’s promoter, NIC Asia Bank. From the remaining 85 million units, 50 million units have been issued to the general public in the first phase.
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“Concessional Loan: Revised Guidelines Implemented with Greater Benefits for Farmers, Women, and Youth”

Nabil Mutual Fund’s NBF2 and NBF3 Announce 13% Cash Return

Mid Solu Hydropower Proposes 15.789% Dividend with 15% Bonus Shares and 0.789% Cash

Gold Price Crosses Rs. 200,000 Per Tola, Silver Hits Record Level

NEPSE Index Declines While Turnover Surges; Closes at 2781, Analysts Warn: “Panic Selling is a Mistake”

3.73 Million Shares of Him Star Urja Company Listed on NEPSE

Breakthrough Achieved in Bhote Koshi-1 Hydropower Project Tunnel

Skilled IT Professionals to Receive Salaries Up to Rs. 200,000

Government Directs All Social Media Platforms to Register Within Seven Days

Citizens Bank Promoter Share Up for Sale, Open to General Investors

Today is the Last Day to Secure Dividends from Four Mutual Funds

Gold Price Hits Another Record, Silver Also Rises

Lock-in Period of Over 3.9 Million Shares of Peoples Power Expires Today

No Major Change in Dividend Rules: Investor Keshav Koirala ‘Kaka’

Arun Kabeli Power to Hold AGM on October 18 to Approve Rights Share Issuance

NRB Issues Revised Procedure on Financial Statements and Dividend Approval: Expert Clarifies

NRB Tightens Rules: No Dividends for Promoters Holding Over 25% in Microfinance

IPO Allotment of Swastik Laghubitta Completed

NRB Issues New Procedure on Financial Statements and Dividend Approval

Today is the Last Day to Apply for NIC Asia Equity Linked Investment Scheme