Top2 min readKalinchowk Darshan Reports Strong Profit Growth in Q3 as Tourism Recovery Lifts EarningsKalinchowk Darshan Reports Strong Profit Growth in Q3 as Tourism Recovery Lifts Earnings Kalinchowk Darshan Limited has reported a notable improvement in its financial performance for the third quarter of fiscal year 2082/83, driven largely by a gradual recovery in tourism activities and increased operational efficiency. The company, which operates in Nepal’s tourism and cable car sector, appears to be benefiting from a steady rise in both domestic and international visitor flow.Dipesh Ghimire·1 May, 2026
Top3 min readMathillo Mailun Khola Hydropower Posts Stable Profit Growth as Electricity Sales Strengthen Revenue BaseMathillo Mailun Khola Hydropower Posts Stable Profit Growth as Electricity Sales Strengthen Revenue Base Mathillo Mailun Khola Jalvidhyut Limited has reported a steady financial performance for the third quarter of fiscal year 2082/83, supported primarily by growth in electricity sales and stable operational output. The company, which operates a 14.3 MW hydropower project, appears to be gradually stabilizing its income stream following the transition into full commercial operation.Dipesh Ghimire·1 May, 2026
Top2 min readHimalayan Distillery Delivers Strong Q3 Growth as Profit, Sales, and Margins ImproveHimalayan Distillery Delivers Strong Q3 Growth as Profit, Sales, and Margins Improve Himalayan Distillery Limited has reported a solid financial performance for the third quarter of the current fiscal year, posting a net profit of NPR 851.3 million. This represents a 15.16% increase compared to the same period last year, when the company earned NPR 739.2 million. The steady rise in earnings reflects the company’s ability to improve operational efficiency while maintaining growth in core business activities.Dipesh Ghimire·1 May, 2026
Top2 min readMero Microfinance Reports Profit Decline in Q3 Despite Asset Growth, Operational Pressure PersistsMero Microfinance Reports Profit Decline in Q3 Despite Asset Growth, Operational Pressure Persists Mero Microfinance Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited has published its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2082/83, revealing a mixed performance marked by declining quarterly profit but gradual expansion in assets and lending operations. The figures suggest that while the institution continues to grow in size, profitability remains under pressure due to rising costs and sector-wide challenges.Dipesh Ghimire·1 May, 2026
Top2 min readSuryaJyoti Life Insurance Posts Profit Growth in Q3, Premium and Investment Base StrengthenSuryaJyoti Life Insurance Posts Profit Growth in Q3, Premium and Investment Base Strengthen SuryaJyoti Life Insurance Company Limited has reported a steady improvement in its financial performance for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2082/83, with growth in profit, premium collection, and investment portfolio indicating gradual strengthening of its core business. The company, formed after the merger of Surya Life and Jyoti Life, continues to consolidate its position in Nepal’s life insurance sector.Dipesh Ghimire·1 May, 2026
NEPSE3 min readInvestor Backlash After SEBON’s Call for Suggestions: Deep Structural Reform Demands EmergeInvestor Backlash After SEBON’s Call for Suggestions: Deep Structural Reform Demands Emerge Nepal’s Securities Board (SEBON) invited public suggestions for the upcoming fiscal year’s capital market policies, but the response from investors has gone far beyond routine feedback. Comments on the board’s official social media platform reveal not only dissatisfaction with the current system but also a clear and detailed roadmap for reform. The intensity and consistency of these responses suggest that investor frustration has reached a critical point, with demands centered on transparency, efficiency, and structural fairness.Dipesh Ghimire·30 Apr, 2026
Top2 min readMoney Laundering Probe Intensifies in Insurance Sector: Founder Investments in Eight Firms Under ScrutinyNepal’s Department of Money Laundering Investigation (DMLI) has stepped up its scrutiny of the insurance sector, launching a detailed investigation into the source and nature of founder investments in eight insurance companies, including Himalayan Reinsurance, which is reportedly linked to controversial businessman Deepak Bhatt. The move reflects growing regulatory concern over the rapid expansion of the insurance industry and the credibility of capital inflows supporting it.Dipesh Ghimire·30 Apr, 2026
Top2 min readMajor Crackdown in Insurance Sector: Money Laundering Probe Targets Founder Investments in Eight CompaniesMajor Crackdown in Insurance Sector: Money Laundering Probe Targets Founder Investments in Eight Companies Nepal’s insurance sector has been thrust into the spotlight after the Department of Money Laundering Investigation (DMLI) launched a sweeping probe into founder investments across eight insurance companies, including Himalayan Reinsurance, which is reportedly linked to controversial businessman Deepak Bhatt. The move has triggered widespread attention in the financial market, with regulators signaling a firm stance against potential irregularities in capital formation.Dipesh Ghimire·30 Apr, 2026
Top3 min readBudget Preparations Intensify Amid War Risks, Inflation Pressure, and Structural Economic ChallengesBudget Preparations Intensify Amid War Risks, Inflation Pressure, and Structural Economic Challenges Nepal’s Ministry of Finance has entered a critical phase of budget preparation for the upcoming fiscal year, with senior leadership including the finance minister and top bureaucrats actively shaping policy priorities. As the constitutional deadline of mid-June (Jestha 15) approaches, the government has stepped up consultations with private sector representatives, economists, and other stakeholders in an effort to craft a responsive and realistic fiscal plan.Dipesh Ghimire·30 Apr, 2026
Top4 min readNEPSE Under Sustained Pressure as Three-Day Decline Signals Weak Sentiment; Key Support Holds Amid Uncertain OutlookNEPSE Under Sustained Pressure as Three-Day Decline Signals Weak Sentiment; Key Support Holds Amid Uncertain Outlook Nepal’s stock market extended its losing streak for the third consecutive trading session, reflecting continued selling pressure and weakening investor confidence. Over the past three trading days, the NEPSE index has dropped by nearly 58 points, indicating that the market has struggled to find upward momentum. The persistent decline suggests that investors remain cautious, with sentiment tilted toward risk aversion rather than fresh accumulation.Dipesh Ghimire·30 Apr, 2026