Nepal’s capital market has witnessed renewed momentum in initial public offerings

Nepal’s capital market has witnessed renewed momentum in initial public offerings, with 10 companies already listing shares since Poush and three more receiving regulatory approval. In FY 2081/82, a total of 19 companies raised Rs 8.07 billion through IPOs. So far in FY 2082/83, 12 approved companies have issued shares, including Super Khudi and Ridgeline Hydropower, which initially targeted locals and migrant workers. Pending IPOs include Snowb Reverse Hydropower, Kalinchok Hydropower and Apollo Hydropower. After a year-long slowdown due to regulatory scrutiny, approvals have resumed, though experts continue to call for faster processing.