Dhaulagiri Lagubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited

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Dhaulagiri Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (NEPSE: DLBS) is a Class D microfinance institution licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank to provide financial services to rural and unbanked communities across Nepal at the national level. The company operates through 58 branch networks across three major regions: Western Hills (Baglung, Parbat, Gulmi, Arghakhanchi, Myagdi, Palpa, Syangja, Tanahu), Central Region (Chitwan, Nawalpur, Makawanpur, Rupandehi, Kapilbastu, Bara), and Far-Western (Kailali, Kanchanpur, Dadeldhura, Achham, Doti). DLBS provides microfinance services and group lending products targeted at rural communities. In July 2023, the company merged with Khaptad Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited, consolidating operations under the Dhaulagiri name. The combined entity operates with a paid-up capital of Rs. 133.1 million across 1.331 million listed shares. The company was established in 2018 and is headquartered in Baglung, Nepal.

Key Facts

Classification

Class D microfinance (national level)

Licensed date

February 19, 2019 by Nepal Rastra Bank

Branch network

58 branches across Western Hills, Central, and Far-Western provinces

Merger

Merged with Khaptad Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited in July 2023; joint operations began July 5, 2023