Delta Corp has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Everest Hospitality and Hotel for leasing space at the upcoming five star Marriot Hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal to operate a casino. Delta will initiate steps to obtain a casino license from the Government of Nepal and the commencement of operations of the casino will be subject to receipt of the license.

With this proposed casino in Kathmandu, Delta aims to expand its imprint outside India, in line with its strategy of expanding in the region.

Total volume of shares traded on the bourses today was lower by 61.69% to 2,392,950 compared with 22-day average volume of 6,246,225.

Shares of the company gained Rs 4.3, or 1.72%, to trade at Rs 254.55. The total volume of shares traded was 444,309 at the BSE (10.13 a.m., Thursday).