
On the last trading day of the week, Nepal’s stock market showed cautious optimism as the Nepse index gained 3.76 points to close at 2,982.64; 123 companies saw price gains and 127 experienced declines.

Nepal’s stock market surged to a historic NPR 4.21 trillion in transactions during FY 2081/82, driven by leading brokerages, high trading volumes, diverse new listings, and strong investor participation, signaling robust market growth and maturity.

A legal complaint filed at the CIAA challenges Biswo Nath Poudel\

Siddhartha Bank Limited has successfully allotted NPR 250 crore worth of ‘SBL Debenture 2091,’ with 40% offered to the public and 60% through private placement, managed by NMB Capital Limited.

Hotel Forest Inn will hold its second AGM on Shrawan 30 in Budhanilkantha to approve its NPR 40 crore IPO managed by NIC Asia Capital, marking a key step toward entering Capital Market.

Darmakhola Hydropower Limited announces the public issuance of 2.42 million shares at NPR 100 each from July 19 to July 29. This marks the second phase of its IPO after allocations to local residents, overseas workers, employees, and investment funds. Rated BB- by InfoMerics, the company invites investors to apply through authorized banks and financial institutions.

Prabhu Mahalaxmi Life Insurance Company Limited has announced the sale of 45,430 promoter shares held by two of its founding shareholders. Only existing promoters can apply within 35 days at the company’s central office in Kamaladi, Kathmandu.

Shiva Shree Hydropower Limited has announced the book closure date for its 100% rights share issuance. Shareholders holding shares till Shrawan 15 will be eligible to apply for the 1:1 rights offering, worth Rs. 1.47 billion. Citizen Capital Limited is appointed as the issue manager.

Support Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha has reported a remarkable 140.63% rise in net profit for FY 2081/82, driven by stronger operational efficiency, reduced NPL ratio, and improved earnings per share.

Shangrila Development Bank has posted a net profit of NPR 537 million in FY 2081/82, marking a 6.51% year-over-year increase. While interest income slightly declined, the bank recorded strong growth in distributable profit and operating earnings. Loan and deposit volumes expanded steadily, though the rise in NPLs signals growing credit risks.

Nepal Rastra Bank has selected the Bangladeshi firm Howladar Yunus & Co. to conduct a comprehensive financial audit of the commercial banks\
