Suryakunda Hydro Share Demat Agreement Signed with CDSC
19th March 2026, Kathmandu
The Suryakunda Hydro Share Demat process has reached a formal milestone following the signing of a bilateral agreement between Suryakunda Hydro Electric Limited and CDS and Clearing Limited (CDSC).
Suryakunda Hydro Share Demat
This agreement, finalized on Chaitra 3, 2082, facilitates the electronic registration and management of the company’s shares. For thousands of investors who participated in the recent public offering, this is the final administrative step required before the stock officially debuts on the secondary market.
Transitioning to Paperless Shareholding
The primary objective of the Suryakunda Hydro Share Demat agreement is to convert the company’s physical share certificates into a digital format. This ensures that the 572,431 units recently issued to the general public are safely credited to individual Demat accounts.
Key benefits of this digital transition include:
Direct Credit: Shares will automatically appear in the “My Shares” section of the Mero Share portal.
Elimination of Risk: Paperless holding removes the danger of lost, stolen, or forged certificates.
Instant Tradability: Once the shares are dematerialized, they can be sold immediately after the formal listing on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE).
IPO Recap and Investment Profile
Suryakunda Hydro Electric Limited recently concluded its Initial Public Offering (IPO) phase, which ran from Magh 18 to Magh 21.
Public Float: 572,431 units were allocated to retail investors.
Strategic Backing: The company is a subsidiary of API Power Company Limited, one of Nepal’s most prominent energy conglomerates, providing it with strong institutional credibility.
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Project Scale: The company oversees the 11 MW Upper Tadi Khola Hydropower Project, located in the Dupcheshwar Rural Municipality of Nuwakot.
Operational Status: Revenue Generation
Unlike many hydropower companies that launch an IPO during the construction phase, Suryakunda Hydro is already an operational entity. This significantly reduces the “gestation risk” for investors.
The 11 MW project began commercial operations in Shrawan 2082 and has been consistently supplying electricity to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) grid. Because the company is already generating revenue from power sales, it is positioned to potentially offer dividends sooner than “under-construction” projects.
Timeline for NEPSE Listing and Trading
Following the Suryakunda Hydro Share Demat agreement, the timeline for secondary market entry is expected to follow this sequence:
Share Crediting: CDSC will begin the bulk upload of share units into investor accounts.
NEPSE Listing: The company will sign a listing agreement with the Nepal Stock Exchange.
Trading Commencement: Trading typically begins at 11:00 AM on the business day following the formal listing ceremony.
Investors should monitor the NEPSE website for the official “Open Range” price, which will be determined based on the company’s audited net worth per share.
Why This Matters for the Energy Sector
The successful dematerialization and upcoming listing of Suryakunda Hydro reflect the continued maturity of Nepal’s capital market. As more operational hydropower projects enter the stock exchange, the “Hydropower Index” becomes a more robust indicator of the country’s economic health. For retail investors, these listings provide a liquid exit or entry point into a sector that is fundamental to Nepal’s goal of energy self-sufficiency and export.
Conclusion
The Suryakunda Hydro Share Demat agreement is the “green signal” that investors have been waiting for. By moving to a paperless system, the company is ensuring a transparent and efficient environment for its new shareholders. With the 11 MW Upper Tadi project already contributing to the national grid, the upcoming NEPSE listing is expected to draw significant interest from both short-term traders and long-term value investors.
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