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ipo approval delays stall hydropower projects and disrupt capital mobilisation in nepal
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AI insight
AI-generatedRegulatory delays in IPO approvals in Nepal are stalling capital mobilisation for hydropower projects, directly affecting project financing and execution. The mechanism is regulatory: SEBON's backlog prevents companies from raising equity, delaying construction and capacity additions. Impact is Nepal-specific, affecting hydropower developers and the broader capital market. No direct winners/losers specified; the primary affected sector is hydropower/utilities, with secondary effects on banking (project loans) and equity markets.
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- 32 hydropower companies seeking to raise Rs15.54 billion via IPOs are delayed.
- 98 companies have applied to SEBON for IPO approval, aiming to raise Rs66.23 billion total.
- Backlog attributed to SEBON leadership gaps, employee protests, and regulatory delays.
- 286 companies listed on Nepal Stock Exchange as of mid-March 2026.
- Hydropower companies represent 15.9% of total market capitalisation.