How to apply for an IPO in Nepal
IPOs in Nepal are applied for online through Meroshare using the ASBA system — your money is blocked in your own bank, not paid out, until allotment. Here’s exactly what you need and how to do it.
Open Meroshare →What you need
- A Demat account and a linked Meroshare account (opened through any DP — a bank or broker).
- A bank account with ASBA enabled and your CRN number.
- Your Meroshare and bank transaction PINs.
Apply, step by step
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Log in to Meroshare during the issue’s open window.
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Open “My ASBA” and find the issue under the current applications.
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Choose the company, then select your ASBA bank.
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Enter the number of units (minimum is usually 10) and your CRN.
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Enter your transaction PIN and submit the application.
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After the allotment date, check the result in Meroshare or at iporesult.cdsc.com.np.
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If allotted, the shares appear in your Demat — you can sell them after listing.
Common ASBA banks
After you apply
Once the issue closes, shares are allotted and the result is published. Allotted shares appear in your Demat and any un-allotted amount is unblocked in your bank. Here’s how to check your IPO result →
Frequently asked questions
How much money do I need to apply for an IPO in Nepal?
For an ordinary IPO the price is usually Rs. 100 per unit and the minimum application is 10 units — so about Rs. 1,000. The money is blocked (via ASBA), not spent, until allotment; if you don’t get shares it is unblocked in full.
Can I apply for the same IPO more than once?
No. Each person can submit only one valid application per issue, using one Demat/BOID. Multiple applications for the same issue are rejected.
What is ASBA?
ASBA (Applications Supported by Blocked Amount) means your application money stays in your own bank account, simply blocked, until allotment. You keep earning any interest and only lose the amount if and when shares are allotted to you.
What is a CRN number?
CRN (Customer Reference Number) is a code your ASBA bank gives you to authorise IPO applications through Meroshare. You enter it when applying.
Can I edit or delete my IPO application?
Yes — while the issue is still open you can edit or delete a submitted application in Meroshare before the closing date.
StockYatra is informational only. We do not accept IPO applications or payments — all applications are made through Meroshare/ASBA.
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