Initial Public Offering means issuing the shares to the public. The public can buy the stock of the company. There are basically two markets. One is primary and another is secondary. The primary market is that type of market where the IPO is created and sold. In Nepal, the Security Board of Nepal is the governing body to issue IPO. Only after the approval of SEBON, Companies issue their stock to the public.
How to apply for IPO shares in Nepal?
Nowadays it is very easy to buy IPO shares in Nepal. We can give an application to the IPO through meroshare application. The application can be placed online. Meanwhile, the application for IPO can be placed online. Those who haven’t meroshare services can apply for IPO from the banks. The application form is available in all the ASBA member banks in Nepal. After the IPO allotment, the company will be listed on the stock market.
More than 50 lakh people in Nepal had opened Demat accounts. The probability of getting an IPO through the application is very tough. This is because of the large number of applications. The online application makes IPO very easy and accessible.
Which IPO is coming soon in Nepal ?
Many companies are in pipeline to issue primary shares in the near future.
Upcoming IPO in Nepal (for local and migrant workers)
| Company Name | No. of Units | IPO Issue Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal Republic Media Limited | 3919891 | 2080-02-26 | Closed |
| Ghorahi Cement Limited | 6911670 | 2080-02-32 | Coming Soon |
| Modi Enery LImited | 2095620 | 2080-01-19 | Coming Soon |
| Mai Khola Hydropower LImited | 1921568 | 2080-01-10 | OPEN |
| मेन्छियाम हाइड्रोपावर कम्पनी लिमिटेड | 1627750 | 2080-01-03 | Closed |
| Kalinchowk Darshan Limited | 896400 | 2079-10-03 | Closed |
| Eastern Hydropower Limited | 6,70,310 | 2022-10-14 | Closed |
| Barahi Hydropower Public Limited (project affected local residents of Baglung District ) | 2,50,000 | 2022-10-21 | Closed |
| Sikles Hydropower Limited | 1150000 | 2022-09-17 | Closed |
| Muktinath Krishi Company Limited | 400000 | Not Confirmed | Closed |
Upcoming IPO in Nepal ( for general public)
| Company Name | Opening/ Closing Date | IPO Units |
|---|---|---|
| Reliable Life Insurance Company Limited | Shrawan 23- Shrawan 26 | 2,385,929 |
Note: Note Ghorahi Cement Industry Limited has got the approval to issue IPO at face value Rs. 400.
Which IPO is the biggest IPO in Nepal?
Nepal infrastructure Bank (NIFRA) had issued the Biggest IPO in Nepal in 2020.
