Nepal Infrastructure Bank Limited

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Nepal Infrastructure Bank Limited (NEPSE: NIFRA) is the first and only infrastructure development bank in Nepal, established to bridge infrastructure financing gaps and accelerate national development. The bank invests across 10 major infrastructure sectors including energy, healthcare, urban development, information technology, transportation, industrial, tourism, private-public partnerships, special economic zones, agriculture, and education. NIFRA operates through multiple product lines including infrastructure project financing with tenors of 5-15+ years, investments in shares and debt instruments (equity and quasi-equity limited to 20% per entity), structured products such as green energy bonds and infrastructure bonds, and deposit accounts. The company currently manages a portfolio of 35 projects with total investments of NPR 1,734 billion and has generated approximately 5,622 jobs across its portfolio. NIFRA operates as a public-private partnership with Government of Nepal holding 10%, commercial banks 20.43%, insurance companies 19.42%, private companies 5.15%, individuals 5.00%, and the general public 40%. The company was incorporated in 2018, received its operating license in February 2019, and commenced operations in March 2019, headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Key Facts

Investment Portfolio

35 infrastructure projects with total investments of NPR 1,734 billion

Government Ownership

Government of Nepal holds 10% stake, commercial banks 20.43%, insurance 19.42%, public 40%

Employment Impact

Generated approximately 5,622 jobs across portfolio projects

Investment Sectors

Energy, healthcare, urban development, IT, transportation, industrial, tourism, PPP, SEZ, agriculture, education

IPO Fundraising

Raised approximately NPR 8 billion (USD 62 million) through IPO with 1.1 million public shareholders