How to Apply for an IPO in Nepal (Mero Share)
Applying for an IPO in Nepal takes about two minutes on Mero Share once your accounts are set up. Here is the exact process.
मेरो शेयरबाट नेपालमा IPO का लागि आवेदन दिने पूरा प्रक्रिया — सजिलो चरणहरूमा।
An IPO (Initial Public Offering) is when a company sells shares to the public for the first time. In Nepal you apply through Mero Share using the ASBA system, where the money stays blocked in your own bank account until allotment.
Before you apply you need: a Demat account, a Mero Share login, and a bank linked for ASBA/CASBA (with your CRN number and transaction PIN). New to this? See our Demat & Mero Share guide.
Step-by-Step: Applying on Mero Share
- Log in to Mero Share (meroshare.cdsc.com.np) during the IPO open period. Select your Depository Participant (DP), then enter username and password.
- Go to "My ASBA" and open the Apply for Issue section.
- Select the company whose IPO is open and click Apply.
- Enter the number of units — usually a minimum of 10 units (10 × Rs 100 = Rs 1,000).
- Choose your bank, select your CRN number, and enter your transaction PIN.
- Submit — the amount is blocked (not deducted) in your bank until allotment.
How Allotment Works
If the IPO is oversubscribed (more demand than shares), allotment is done by lottery. In most public IPOs, applying for the minimum 10 units gives many applicants a chance at getting allotted.
- If allotted: the shares appear in your Demat/Mero Share and the blocked amount for those shares is used.
- If not allotted: the blocked money is released back to your account.
✅ Check the result on Mero Share (My ASBA → Application Report) or the IPO result site after the allotment date. You can also edit or reapply within the open period if you made a mistake.
ℹ️ Not financial advice. This is a how-to guide for the application process only.
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