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SEBON Unveils New Margin Lending Rules, Set to Transform Brokers into More Regulated Financial Institutions
The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has unveiled the draft of the Margin Loan Transaction Regulations, 2083, seeking to make margin trading more secure, transparent, institutionalized, and risk-based. The proposed framework introduces stricter capital, risk management, technology, investor protection, and reporting requirements for margin lending providers.
2 months ago
Global Market Shift: Asian Stocks Outpace Wall Street in 2026 Returns
Although U.S. stock markets remain near record highs, South Korea, Taiwan and Japan are leading global equity markets in year-to-date returns. The KOSPI has surged 65.58% so far this year, far ahead of the S&P 500’s 13.74% gain as of August 14, 2026.
2 months ago
Q4 Update: Prabhu Mahalaxmi Life’s Profit Edges Up to Rs. 37.55 Crore
Prabhu Mahalaxmi Life Insurance reported a modest 1.31% year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs. 37.55 crore in Q4 FY 2082/83, while net earned premium grew 20.97%.
2 months ago
Sarbottam Paints Makes NEPSE Debut at Rs. 300, Trading Under SAPIL
Sarbottam Paints Limited has made its first trade on NEPSE at Rs. 300 per share during the Special Pre-Open Session, marking the company’s official entry into the secondary market.
2 months ago
NRN Development Fund Clears Path for Rs. 8.5 Billion IPO
The NRN Development Fund has cleared a major regulatory hurdle to launch an IPO worth approximately Rs. 8.5 billion, with 85% of its total capital to be raised from Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs). The move marks a significant new development for Nepal’s capital market and aims to channel diaspora capital into productive sectors of the Nepali economy.
2 months ago
Veteran Investor Chhotelal Rauniyar Proposes 15-Point Reform Agenda for Nepal’s Capital Market
Former Nepal Investors Forum Chairman and veteran investor Chhotelal Rauniyar has submitted 15 recommendations to SEBON, calling for lower capital gains tax, market modernization, easier investment access and stronger investor protection.
2 months ago
SEBON Chief Pledges Market Reforms, Short Selling and New Securities Act Amid NEPSE Decline
With the NEPSE index falling to around 2,650 and nearly 18% below its record high of 3,227, SEBON Chairman Dr. Gopal Bhatt has pledged stronger market reforms, investor protection, short selling and intraday trading mechanisms.
2 months ago
Upper Solu Hydro Reports 84.41% Profit Growth, EPS Rises to Rs. 15.46
Upper Solu Hydro Electric Company Limited (USHEC) has reported an 84.41% year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs. 20.87 crore in Q4 FY 2082/83, supported by lower finance costs despite modest growth in electricity sales revenue.
2 months ago
Tehrathum Power Reports 288.40% Surge in Net Profit, EPS Rises to Rs. 11.17
Tehrathum Power Company Limited (TPC) has reported a 288.40% year-on-year jump in net profit to Rs. 8.93 crore in Q4 FY 2082/83, supported by higher electricity sales revenue and a sharp decline in finance costs.
2 months ago
Snow Rivers Reports 241.50% Surge in Net Profit, EPS Rises to Rs. 11.93
Snow Rivers Limited (SNORL) has reported a 241.50% year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs. 11.18 crore in Q4 FY 2082/83, supported by a sharp rise in electricity sales revenue.
2 months ago
Q4 Update: Makar Jitumaya Suri’s Net Profit Surges 67.57%
Makar Jitumaya Suri Hydropower Limited (MAKAR) has reported a strong improvement in profitability in Q4 FY 2082/83, with net profit rising 67.57% to Rs. 7.82 crore. The growth was mainly supported by lower financial expenses and a significant reduction in long-term debt.
2 months ago
Q4 Update: Panchthar Power Swings to Rs. 8.51 Crore Profit
Panchthar Power Company Limited (PPCL) has returned to profitability in Q4 FY 2082/83, reporting a net profit of Rs. 8.51 crore compared to a loss of Rs. 6.17 crore in the previous fiscal year. The company’s electricity sales revenue also jumped to Rs. 37.78 crore following the resumption of power generation.
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