- Currently Open or Soon-to-Open IPOs (July 2025):
Bandipur Cable Car and Tourism Limited: Issuing shares to project-affected local residents (July 21 - Aug 4, 2025) and Nepalese employed abroad (July 21 - July 24, 2025).
Mabilung Energy Limited: Open for Migrant Workers and Local Residents (approx. July 7 - July 20, 2025).
Global IME Samunnat Yojana-II: Open for Ordinary Shares (approx. July 7 - July 20, 2025).
Swastik Laghubita Bittiya Sanstha Limites: Open for Migrant Workers (approx. July 12 - July 25, 2025).
Bungal Hydro Limited: Open for Local Residents and Migrant Workers (approx. July 14 - July 27, 2025).
Dominant Sectors in the IPO Pipeline:
Hydropower (most active)
Hotels & Tourism
Finance & Insurance
Manufacturing & Processing
Largest Upcoming IPOs by Share Volume (Examples from pipeline):
Global IME Samunnat Yojana-II (102 million shares)
Sonapur Minerals and Oil Ltd. (12.3 million shares)
Hotel Forest Inn Ltd. (9.8 million shares)
Ghorahi Cement Industry Ltd. (7.9 million shares)
IME Life Insurance Co Ltd. (6.0 million shares)
Sagarmatha Jalbidhyut Company (5.4 million shares)
Key Upcoming FPO (Further Public Offering):
Himalayan Bank Limited: Issuing 9.25 million shares at NPR 157 per share, opening July 15, 2025.
Simplified Digital Investment Process:
Apply Online: Log in to Mero Share and apply via 'My ASBA'.
Authorize Payment: Application amount is blocked in your bank account.
Allotment: Shares are allotted (typically by lottery); unused funds are released.
Shares Credited: Allotted shares are credited to your DEMAT account.
Nepal's Public Offerings Market
An Investor's Guide to IPOs & FPOs in 2025
As Nepal's economy evolves, the primary market is buzzing with activity. A wave of companies, particularly in the energy and service sectors, are going public. This guide provides a data-driven overview of the key opportunities for investors.
IPO Pipeline: A Sectoral Snapshot
The upcoming Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) are heavily concentrated in a few key growth sectors. The Hydropower industry continues to dominate the pipeline, reflecting Nepal's focus on energy independence. The Hotels & Tourism sector is also showing significant activity, signaling a strong recovery and expansion post-pandemic.
Largest Upcoming IPOs by Share Volume
Several large-scale companies are set to enter the public market, offering substantial investment opportunities. These issuances are expected to draw significant interest due to their size and industry prominence. The manufacturing and mineral sectors are notably represented.
The FPO Landscape
Further Public Offerings (FPOs) allow already listed companies to issue new shares. The banking sector leads this space, with Himalayan Bank's upcoming FPO being a major market event.
Other FPOs in the Pipeline
Several other companies, primarily from the finance and hydropower sectors, have also applied to SEBON for FPO issuance. Keep an eye on announcements for:
- ●Butwal Power Company Ltd.
- ●National Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha
- ●Kisan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd.
How to Invest: The Digital Process
Investing in IPOs in Nepal has been streamlined into a simple, digital process accessible to all investors with a DEMAT account and Mero Share login.
Apply Online
Log in to Mero Share and select the desired IPO under the 'My ASBA' tab.
Authorize Payment
The application amount is blocked in your bank account via ASBA.
Allotment
Shares are allotted, typically via lottery. Unused funds are released.
Shares Credited
Allotted shares are credited to your DEMAT account, ready for trading.