Swabhimaan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited

Swabhimaan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (NEPSE: SMFBS) is a Class D microfinance institution licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank to provide financial services to low-income populations and entrepreneurs. The company operates through a network of 39 branches across 7 districts in Province 5 (Lumbini and Gandaki), including Rupandehi, Nawalparasi, Kapilvastu, Parsa, Banke, Bardiya, and Dang districts. Swabhimaan Laghubitta follows the Grameen Bank Model, with a focus on group-based lending and financial services targeted at women and marginalized communities. The institution offers a comprehensive range of financial products including microfinance loans, housing loans, agriculture loans, personal savings accounts, group fund savings, micro-life insurance, and remittance services. Its services are designed with the objectives of financial access and financial inclusion, addressing the financial needs of low-income populations. The company was incorporated in August 2016 and received its operation license in May 2017 from Nepal Rastra Bank. It was listed on the Nepal Stock Exchange on June 10, 2019 and is headquartered in Tilottama Municipality, Manigram, Rupandehi District, Nepal.

Key Facts

Institution Class

Class D Microfinance (licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank)

Branch Network

39 branches across 7 districts in Province 5

Operating Districts

Rupandehi, Nawalparasi, Kapilvastu, Parsa, Banke, Bardiya, Dang

Lending Model

Grameen Bank Group lending model with focus on women and marginalized communities

Core Services

Microcredit, housing loans, agriculture loans, savings, micro-insurance, remittance

NEPSE Listing

Listed June 10, 2019 with 1,534,455 shares (paid-up capital: Rs. 153,445,600)

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