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IPO Pipeline Grows to Rs. 70.19 Arba, but SEBON Approvals Remain at Zero
Nepal’s IPO pipeline has continued to expand with four new applications filed since Gopal Prasad Bhatt took charge as SEBON chairman. However, the regulator has not approved a single new IPO during his tenure.
2 months ago
Trump Delays 50% Tariff Hike on Canadian Goods for Three Days
U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed a planned 50% tariff increase on Canadian goods for three days, citing progress in bilateral negotiations and an agreement to finalize key documents.
2 months ago
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
NEPSE Suspends Beni Securities for Three Days Over Settlement Delay
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has suspended Beni Securities Pvt. Ltd. (Broker No. 93) for three working days after the brokerage firm failed to complete settlement and clearing procedures within the prescribed timeframe.
2 months ago
RSP Reviews Conduct of Ministers and MPs, Seeks More Responsible Parliamentary Presentation
The ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has held an internal discussion on the conduct and parliamentary performance of its ministers and lawmakers, with party chair Rabi Lamichhane stressing the need for more disciplined, respectful, and responsible communication in Parliament.
2 months ago
NEPSE Slides 19.34 Points as Turnover Surpasses Rs. 5 Arba
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined by 19.34 points (0.73%) to close at 2,622.48 on Tuesday, extending its losing streak for a second consecutive session.
2 months ago
Gold Holds Steady at Rs. 306,800, Silver Drops Rs. 15 Per Tola
Gold prices remained unchanged in the Nepali market on Tuesday, while silver declined slightly by Rs. 15 per tola.
2 months ago
Title: Nepal Imports Rs. 10.55 Billion Worth of Electricity from India in FY 2082/83
Nepal imported electricity worth Rs. 10.55 billion from India during the last fiscal year to meet domestic demand, particularly during the dry season when hydropower generation declined.
2 months ago
Taxpayer Gift Scheme Gains Momentum as Bill Registrations Surge 50-Fold
The government’s taxpayer incentive gift scheme has witnessed a sharp rise in consumer participation, with registered bills jumping from 7,077 in the first half of Shrawan to 357,144 in the second half.
2 months ago
Indian Army Chief Meets Prime Minister Balendra Shah
Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth held a courtesy meeting with Nepal’s Prime Minister and Defence Minister Balendra Shah at Singha Durbar, with discussions focused on bilateral relations and security concerns.
2 months ago
Students Protest LPG Shortage in Kathmandu
Nepal Students Union (NSU) activists staged a symbolic protest at Tri-Chandra Campus in Kathmandu, carrying empty LPG cylinders to highlight the ongoing cooking-gas shortage and its impact on students and the public.
2 months ago
NEPSE Falls 2.01 Points as Turnover Climbs to Rs. 5.25 Arba
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined by 2.01 points to close at 2,641.82 on Monday, extending its losing streak for a second consecutive session. Despite the marginal decline, market turnover rose to Rs. 5.25 Arba, with more than 11.93 million shares changing hands.
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