Wean Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited

Wean Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (NEPSE: WNLB) is a Class D microfinance financial institution licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank, providing microfinance and savings services to rural and semi-urban communities across Nepal. The institution offers microfinance loans, savings accounts with competitive interest rates, group-based financial services, remittance services, and micro-insurance products. Wean Nepal operates a group lending model targeting women, underprivileged individuals, poor farmers, and economically disadvantaged communities seeking financial inclusion. The institution operates 21 branches across 8 districts: Sindhupalchok, Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Kavrepalanchok, Dhading, Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur. The company was formed through a merger of Nepal Seva Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. (Melamchi) and Wean Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. (Dhading), with the merged entity commencing joint operations in November 2021. The original Wean Laghubitta was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Banepa Municipality, Kavrepalanchok, Nepal.

Key Facts

Institution Type

Class D Microfinance Financial Institution

Operating Districts

8 districts (Sindhupalchok, Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Kavrepalanchok, Dhading, Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur)

Branch Network

21 branches across operating areas

License Number

NRB 'Gha' 38/071/72 issued 21 Shrawan 2071 B.S. (August 2014)

Merger

Merged with Nepal Seva Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. to form Wean Nepal, effective November 2021

Lending Model

Group-based microfinance model targeting women and economically disadvantaged communities

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