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Kalinchock Hydropower Lists 5.5 Million Units on NEPSE

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has officially listed 5.5 million ordinary shares of Kalinchock Hydropower Limited (KHPL). Trading in the secondary market is scheduled to commence on May 25, 2026 (Jestha 11, 2083), with an opening price range designated between Rs. 100 and Rs. 300 for the special pre-open session.

SME Credit Boost: Inside RBB's New Risk-Free Lending Model for Koshi Province

Rastriya Banijya Bank eliminates corporate loan friction by introducing an international, multi-agency portfolio protection scheme to fund local businesses safely. Here are the key numbers and operational facts.

3 months ago

Everest Color IPO: Public Subscription to Open on June 4

Everest Color Limited is rolling out its retail IPO on June 4, 2026. Here is a quick snapshot of the key dates, share quantities, limits, and credit ratings before you apply.

3 months ago

Will the Budget Deliver? Government Under Intense Pressure to Raise Civil Service Salaries

A legal obligation to review salaries every three years has forced a government committee to propose a massive wage hike for civil servants, posing a complex spending challenge for the Ministry of Finance in the upcoming budget.

3 months ago

Banking on Boundaries: Central Bank Outlaws Forced Overtime in Financial Sector

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has issued a strict amendment to its unified directives, prohibiting banks and financial institutions from forcing employees to work overtime and mandating official financial compensation for extra hours worked.

3 months ago

Naasa Securities Launches Rebranded 'Naasa X Self-Service App' to Revolutionize Digital Trading

Naasa Securities has officially rolled out its upgraded fintech platform, the 'Naasa X Self-Service App'. The newly engineered app brings institutional-grade features—including advanced charting, biometric security, and After Market Orders—straight to the smartphones of Nepalese retail investors.

3 months ago

NEA Fails to Recover Rs 52 Billion in Total Arrears; Flagged for Unapproved Investments

The Office of the Auditor General’s 63rd annual report has exposed massive structural and financial loopholes within the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). Chief among the findings is a strict order to collect Rs 26.03 Billion from 59 premium industrial consumers, alongside revelations of Rs 56 Billion in unauthorized corporate investments and severe losses in equipment procurement.

3 months ago

NRB Fixes Forex Rates for Thursday: US Dollar Selling Rate at Rs. 155.22, Euro Crosses Rs. 180

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has unveiled the official foreign exchange rates for Thursday, May 21, 2026. Under the latest determination, the US Dollar's selling rate stands at Rs. 155.22, while the European Euro peaks at Rs. 180.01 and the UK Pound Sterling reaches Rs. 207.94. The central bank notes that retail rates at commercial banks may vary based on market conditions.

3 months ago

NEPSE Corrects by 12.36 Points; Turnover Reaches Rs. 3.89 Billion as Most Sectors Close Red

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a double-digit correction on Thursday, losing 12.36 points (0.44%) to close at 2,742.11. Despite an intraday high of 2,764.14, bearish sentiment dominated the floor, dragging down almost all major sector indices, with only the Trading and Mutual Fund sectors managing to stay marginally positive amidst a daily market turnover of Rs. 3.89 Arba.

3 months ago

Former NEPSE Chief Shankar Man Singh Passes Away Unexpectedly at 65

Shankar Man Singh, the highly respected former CEO of the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) who led the institution from 2009 to 2013, passed away on Wednesday night following a sudden heart attack. He is widely remembered as a visionary pioneer who transformed, modernized, and digitized Nepal’s capital market framework for retail investors.

3 months ago

Capital Market Update: Sanima Bank’s Rs 2 Arba Preference Shares Listed on NEPSE for Exclusive Institutional Trading

Sanima Bank has listed 2 crore units of perpetual non-cumulative preference shares on NEPSE, with trading starting tomorrow.

3 months ago

‘Cockroach Janta Party’ Surpasses BJP’s Instagram Follower Count in Historic Five-Day Surge

A satirical youth movement named "Cockroach Janta Party" has surpassed the ruling BJP's Instagram follower count within five days.

3 months ago

Muktinath Bikas Bank Opens Massive 1.56 Lakh Unit Promoter Share Auction to the General Public

Muktinath Bikas Bank is auctioning 156,283 units of promoter shares from Jestha 7 to Jestha 14 at Rs 100 base price.

3 months ago