
Mabilung Energy Limited has received approval from SEBON to issue an IPO worth NPR 189 million, offering 1,890,530 shares at NPR 100 each. With nearly 49% of its issued capital set to go public, the offering will be managed by Laxmi Sunrise Capital. ICRA Nepal has rated the company [ICRANP] B+, indicating moderate risk.

Nepal Rastra Bank has formed a three-member task force led by Dr. Rewat Bahadur Karki to recommend key reforms for the banking sector. The team will focus on improving regulations, expanding rural credit, addressing current challenges, and guiding Nepal’s removal from the FATF greylist.

NEPSE began the week with a marginal gain of 0.01%, closing at 2,655.85, while overall trading volume declined to NPR 11.44 billion. Sector performance was mixed, with five sectors gaining and eight declining. Hydropower stocks led trading, and four companies hit the upper circuit. Despite the uptick, cautious investor sentiment suggests the market remains in a transitional phase.\ \ \

The World Bank Group has launched a new seven-year partnership framework with Nepal, investing $2.7 billion to create jobs, improve connectivity, and promote a green, resilient economy from 2025 to 2031. The plan focuses on boosting economic growth, supporting key sectors like tourism and digital infrastructure, and enhancing Nepal’s disaster resilience.

Global IME Capital will open unit sales for the “Global IME Samunnat Yojana” from Asar 22, offering units at NPR 10 each. Investors can apply until Asar 25, with a possible extension to Shrawan 4. The public can subscribe through SEBON-member banks and online via Mero Share.

Daramkhola Hydro Energy Limited will open its IPO subscription from Asar 9, offering over one million shares primarily to local residents of project-affected areas and Nepali migrant workers abroad. The IPO, managed by Laxmi Sunrise Capital, aims to raise NPR 395 million and will later open to the general public in a second phase.

The IPO allotment of Trade Tower Limited was held today via lucky draw at Hotel Crystal Pashupati, Kathmandu. Out of 21.69 lakh applicants, only about 3.29 lakh received shares, leaving over 18.4 lakh investors empty-handed. The IPO, priced at NPR 100 per share, had seen overwhelming demand, reflecting strong public interest in Nepal’s capital market.

Today is the final day to apply for Nepal Finance’s auction of 1,090,371 founder shares. Interested individuals, companies, and organizations can submit sealed bids with a minimum price of NPR 100 per share. Applications must be submitted by office hours’ end, with Prabhu Capital managing the sale.

In Ashar 2082, several Nepali banks have reduced their fixed deposit rates for individuals, bringing the average rate down to 5.90%. While some banks maintained last month’s rates, five major banks opted for cuts amidst high liquidity and sluggish credit demand.

Rapti Hydro & General Construction Limited has launched its rights share issue from today, offering a 1:1 ratio to existing shareholders. Investors can apply through select branches, the company\\\

Trade Tower Limited’s IPO allotment is happening today following massive oversubscription by over 21 lakh applicants. With demand far exceeding supply, the shares will be distributed via a lucky draw, making this one of the most competitive IPOs in Nepal’s recent market history.

Nepal’s stock market recorded its strongest trading activity in over three months, with the NEPSE index inching up to 2,655 points.