IME Khalti Limited Appoints Krishna Prasad Sharma as Chairperson
24th July 2025, Kathmandu
In a significant development, IME Khalti Limited has officially appointed Mr. Krishna Prasad Sharma as the Chairperson of the company.
The appointment was formalized during an oath-taking ceremony held in the presence of the Board of Directors of IME Khalti Ltd. and the Executive Director of Nepal Rastra Bank.
IME Khalti Krishna Prasad Sharma
This leadership change is expected to further strengthen IME Khalti’s strategic vision and enhance its position as one of Nepal’s leading digital payment platforms. Mr. Sharma brings with him extensive experience in the financial and corporate sector, and his leadership is anticipated to play a pivotal role in driving the company’s innovation and digital inclusion efforts.
Board of Directors of IME Khalti Limited:
Mr. Krishna Prasad Sharma – Chairperson
Mr. Amit Agrawal – Director
Mr. Arvind Sah – Director
Mr. Dibakar Paudel – Director
Mr. Manish Modi – Director
Mr. Praveen Regmi – Director
Mr. Sitaram Thapa – Director
IME Khalti Ltd., a joint venture between IME Group and Khalti Digital Wallet, is a licensed payment service provider (PSP) recognized by Nepal Rastra Bank. It has been instrumental in promoting digital transactions, mobile payments, utility bill payments, and financial inclusion throughout Nepal.
With a strong focus on fintech innovation, IME Khalti continues to serve millions of users and thousands of merchants across the country. The new leadership under Mr. Sharma is expected to accelerate the company’s growth and contribute significantly to Nepal’s digital economy.
IME and Khalti Merger Marks Nepal’s Biggest Fintech Integration
In a historic move for Nepal’s digital economy, IME Digital Solution Limited and Khalti Digital Wallet have officially merged to form IME Khalti Limited, creating the largest-ever merger in Nepal’s fintech sector.
The merger, approved by Nepal Rastra Bank, marks a strategic consolidation between two of the country’s most innovative and widely used digital payment platforms. This unification aims to accelerate financial inclusion, expand access to digital financial services, and deliver enhanced value to customers, merchants, and stakeholders.
With this merger, IME Pay’s extensive remittance and mobile wallet network is now integrated with Khalti’s strong foothold in online payments, utility services, and youth-centric offerings. The new entity, IME Khalti Ltd., will offer a comprehensive suite of financial services under one platform, ranging from digital remittance, QR payments, utility bill settlements, mobile top-ups, government payments, and more.
The merger is not just a business transaction — it is a transformative step for Nepal’s digital payment landscape. Combining the technological infrastructure, merchant networks, and user bases of both platforms, IME Khalti is poised to dominate the market and innovate faster in a competitive fintech space.
Following the merger, Mr. Krishna Prasad Sharma has been appointed as the Chairperson of IME Khalti Ltd., leading a strong board that includes representatives from both the former IME Pay and Khalti teams.
This strategic alignment is expected to serve over 10 million users, covering every province of Nepal with a robust agent network, digital infrastructure, and inclusive financial solutions.
As Nepal continues its journey toward a digital economy, the IME Khalti merger stands as a landmark in redefining how digital financial services are delivered and scaled across the country.
For more: IME Khalti Krishna Prasad Sharma
