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ICRA Nepal Reaffirms BBB- Rating for Bikash Hydropower

ICRA Nepal Limited has reaffirmed the issuer rating of Bikash Hydropower Company Limited (BHCL) at [ICRANP-IR] BBB-, while retaining the company under “Watch with Negative Implication.”

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ICRA Nepal Reaffirms BBB- Rating for Bikash Hydropower

ICRA Nepal Limited has reaffirmed the issuer rating of Bikash Hydropower Company Limited (BHCL) at [ICRANP-IR] BBB-, also referred to as ICRA NP Issuer Rating Triple B Minus. The company continues to remain under “Watch with Negative Implication”, indicating that the rating remains subject to potential negative developments that could affect its credit profile. According to ICRA Nepal, the BBB- rating represents a moderate level of safety in terms of the company’s ability to service its financial obligations on time. The rating indicates that BHCL carries a moderate degree of credit risk, while retaining the capacity to meet its financial commitments.

Pratap Subedi Assumes Office as New NEPSE CEO

Newly appointed Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Pratap Subedi officially assumed office on Friday after taking the oath of office and secrecy before the NEPSE Board of Directors.

NEPSE Edges Up 2.64 Points to Close at 2,655.22 as Turnover Reaches Rs. 3.46 Arba

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) posted a marginal recovery of 2.64 points on Thursday, closing at 2,655.22 after declining 12.95 points in the previous session. Total turnover stood at Rs. 3.46 Arba, with Ghorahi Cement leading the turnover chart.

NEPSE Rebounds 6.62 Points After Previous Session’s Sharp Decline

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a slight recovery on Tuesday, gaining 6.62 points or 0.24% to close at 2,664.13. The market rebounded after declining by 32.65 points in the previous trading session.

NEPSE Plunges 32.65 Points to Close at 2,657.50; Turnover Reaches Rs. 7.18 Arba

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined by 32.65 points or 1.21% to close at 2,657.50 on Wednesday. Total turnover reached Rs. 7.18 arba, with Ghalemdi Hydro leading the turnover chart and Beni Hydropower emerging as the top gainer.

Ransomware Attack Exposes Major Cybersecurity Weaknesses in Nepal’s Stock Market

A ransomware attack on private data center Data Hub has exposed serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Nepal’s capital market, raising concerns over the safety of investors' data and trading systems. The incident revealed the risks of 72 broker companies relying on a single service provider and highlighted concerns over NEPSE's proposed cybersecurity improvements.

CDSC Leadership Control Shifts to Finance Ministry, Curtailing NEPSE’s Management Role

CDS and Clearing Limited (CDSC) has amended its regulations to give the Ministry of Finance direct authority to appoint its board chairperson and CEO. The move follows a change in shareholding that reduced NEPSE’s ownership to 50.93%, raising questions about corporate autonomy and governance.

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