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Sopan Pharmaceuticals (SOPL) Debuts in Special Pre-Open Session at Maximum Price Range
Sopan Pharmaceuticals Limited (SOPL) executed its first transaction in the Special Pre-Open Session on Monday, Jestha 25.
Avyan Laghubitta Declares No Dividend for Shareholders; Financial Reports Sent to NRB for Approval
Avyan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (AVYAN) has announced it will not be distributing any dividends to its shareholders for the last fiscal year.
RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane Convenes All-Party Meeting over Contemporary Politics
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane has called an all-party meeting to discuss current political developments.
Powerful Earthquake Rocks Southern Philippines; Tsunami Warning Issued and Casualties Reported
A major earthquake struck near the coastal area of General Santos City on Mindanao Island in the southern Philippines on Monday morning.
Kumari Bank Partners with B&B Hospital to Offer Up to 10% Discount on Healthcare Services
Kumari Bank Limited and B&B Hospital Pvt. Ltd., Gwarko, have signed an agreement to provide exclusive healthcare discounts to the bank's customers.
Domestic gold prices witnessed a sharp decline of Rs 900 per tola on Monday.
The price of fine gold dropped by Rs 900 per tola, falling to Rs 299,900 from yesterday's Rs 300,800.
Social Security Fund Prioritizes Energy and Infrastructure Sectors to Diversify Massive NPR 111 Billion Deposit Base
The Social Security Fund (SSF), managing a massive deposit base of over NPR 111 billion, has announced a major shift toward financing national infrastructure projects, including hydropower, solar energy, and clinker production. Moving away from passive bank deposits to maximize economic growth, the fund has established strict risk-mitigation guidelines, such as capping power project investments to a minimum capacity of 20 megawatts and requiring a minimum of 30 percent equity.
Nepal Rastra Bank Announces Foreign Exchange Rates for Sunday
Nepal Rastra Bank has released the foreign currency exchange rates for Sunday, establishing the buying rate of the US Dollar at Rs 151.62 and the selling rate at Rs 152.22. Under the new reference sheet, the European Euro sits at a selling price of Rs 177.17, while the UK Pound Sterling is valued at Rs 205.06 for sales
Domestic LPG Cylinder Prices Hiked by INR 29 in India Amid Rising Global Energy Costs
The price of a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder in India has risen by INR 29, pushing the retail rate in Delhi to INR 942. Driven by surging international energy costs and massive under-recoveries by state-owned oil companies—who were losing nearly INR 703 per cylinder—this decision follows recent steep hikes in petrol, diesel, and CNG prices across the country.
Nepal and India Agree to Deepen Bilateral Relations; Jointly Launch Cross-Border P2P Payments
During high-level bilateral talks in New Delhi, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal and India's EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar agreed to significantly expand Nepal-India relations. The meeting marked the official launch of cross-border peer-to-peer (P2P) payment transactions via NCHL and NPCI, the handover of 84 India-assisted post-earthquake reconstruction projects, and a new pact to develop a "voice-first" digital translation platform.
Nabil Bank Launches Real-Time P2P Remittance to India via nBank App
In a major boost to cross-border digital payments, Nabil Bank has introduced a real-time Person-to-Person (P2P) remittance service on its nBank mobile app. The new feature allows both Nepali and Indian account holders to instantly transfer funds from Nepal to their friends and family in India with just a few taps
Global Financial Markets Witness Major Volatility as Middle East Conflict Marks 100 Days
As the Middle East conflict hits its 100-day mark, global financial markets are reacting with mixed resilience. While Artificial Intelligence infrastructure spending and strong US business metrics have propelled the S&P 500 to record highs, underlying threats remain severe. Sovereign bond yields continue to face inflationary strain, the Strait of Hormuz remains largely blocked, and global commodity prices have pushed US inflation to a three-year high of 3.8%, threatening long-term demand destruction if left unresolved.