Nepal Investment Mega Bank Puts 3.48 Lakh Shares for Sale
27th January 2026, Kathmandu
Nepal Investment Mega Bank Limited (NIMB), one of the nation’s premier commercial banking entities, has officially announced the commencement of a strategic founder share sale involving 3,48,853 units. This significant move, finalized on January 27, 2026, involves equity held by nine prominent founding shareholders. By facilitating this transfer, NIMB is not only complying with the strict regulatory mandates of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) but also offering a unique opportunity for existing stakeholders to consolidate their ownership in a bank that serves as a cornerstone of Nepal’s financial stability.
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The sale comes at a time when the banking sector is undergoing a phase of capital consolidation following the successful merger of Nepal Investment Bank and Mega Bank. This specific transaction serves as a primary mechanism for the bank to maintain a structured and accountable ownership base, ensuring that the influence over the bank’s strategic direction remains within a dedicated group of founders who understand its long-term vision.
Understanding the Rights of Existing Founders
In alignment with the Bank and Financial Institutions Act (BAFIA) and specific circulars from Nepal Rastra Bank, the first right of refusal for these shares is reserved exclusively for the existing founder shareholders of NIMB. This regulatory “pecking order” is designed to prevent sudden shifts in institutional control and to reward those who have been invested in the bank’s journey from its inception.
During this initial 35-day window, which began with the official notice on January 27, 2026, the general public and outside institutional investors are not eligible to apply. This phase is dedicated solely to internal consolidation. Only if the current founders fail to subscribe to the total 3.48 lakh units within the stipulated timeframe will the bank initiate a second phase, opening the doors to outside individual or corporate investors under a public auction or a “fit and proper” institutional sale process.
Application Process and Administrative Details
For eligible founding shareholders, the process of acquiring these shares is highly structured. Interested parties must submit a formal, written application to the Bank’s Share Registrar at the NIMB Ace Capital office located in Kamaladi, Kathmandu. The application must clearly state the total number of units the shareholder wishes to purchase and the proposed price per share.
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Since these are promoter category shares, they typically carry different market valuations and trading restrictions compared to ordinary shares. As of January 2026, the secondary market price for NIMB ordinary shares has been hovering near the NPR 196 to NPR 200 mark. While promoter shares are often traded at a slight discount to ordinary shares in private transactions, their value in this sale will be determined by the bids submitted by the founding members, subject to the minimum threshold set by the bank’s board and the share registrar.
NIMB’s Financial Context and Strategic Growth
The decision to facilitate this share sale is supported by the bank’s ongoing commitment to transparency and governance. In the first quarter of the fiscal year 2082/83, Nepal Investment Mega Bank reported a net profit of NPR 45.05 million. While the banking industry has faced challenges such as rising impairment charges and narrowing interest margins, NIMB has maintained a formidable capital base, with total paid-up capital exceeding NPR 34.12 billion.
With a massive branch network and a dominant position in both traditional and digital banking, the bank remains a preferred choice for large-scale corporate financing and retail banking in Nepal. For a founder, increasing a stake in such an institution is often viewed as a “safe-haven” investment that promises long-term dividends and capital appreciation as the economy stabilizes.
The Path Forward: What Investors Should Know
If you are an existing founder of Nepal Investment Mega Bank, this 35-day window is a critical period for portfolio management. Securing additional equity at this stage allows for a higher influence in the bank’s Annual General Meetings (AGM) and a larger share of future bonus and cash dividends. For potential outside investors, the failure of internal founders to pick up these shares would signal a rare entry point into a “blue-chip” promoter group, though such an outcome is statistically less common for a high-performing bank like NIMB.
Conclusion
The sale of 3,48,853 founder shares at Nepal Investment Mega Bank is a textbook example of orderly capital management. By following a transparent, priority-based application process, the bank reinforces its reputation for ethical governance and regulatory compliance. As the deadline approaches in late February 2026, the results of this sale will likely further solidify the bank’s ownership structure, setting a stable foundation for its next phase of digital and geographical expansion.
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