IPO: Nepal's Favorite Way to Make Passive Pocket Money

byzilch -July 13, 2025

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IPO: Nepal's Favorite Way to Make Passive Pocket Money (Without Doing Much 😏)

Let’s be honest — in Nepal, if someone tells you “Ma ta sharema lagani garirako chu”, there's a 90% chance they're talking about applying for IPOs, not trading in the secondary market. Because let’s face it: we all love free money, and IPOs feel almost like legal loot!

So what’s the deal with IPOs? How did filling a form turn into our national side hustle?

IPO – Sounds Fancy, but It's Simple. IPO stands for Initial Public Offering. It’s when a company says, “Hey public, I’m ready to sell part of my company, who wants in?” And we, the smart investors with NPR 1,000 in our bank and big dreams in our heart, say, “Count me in!”

You apply through MeroShare, and if the gods of allotment smile upon you, you get 10 units of the company’s shares. Then the magic happens: the company gets listed on NEPSE, and boom — your shares could be worth double or even triple.

In short:

Apply.
Wait.
Profit.

(Or cry, if you get 0 units... again.)

IPOs Are the New National Sport

1. Low Investment, High Hopes

You can apply with just NPR 1,000. That’s cheaper than a date at KFC, and unlike your date, this one might actually give you a return.

2. Everything Online = Zero Human Interaction (Yay!)

Thanks to MeroShare and C-ASBA, you don’t have to go to the bank and deal with bored staff anymore. Just sit on your bed, open your laptop, and feel like a Wall Street trader from your one-room flat in Butwal.

3. Low Risk (Most of the Time)

Since IPOs are usually priced low, you don’t need to worry too much. It’s not like the secondary market, where you buy high and watch it fall like your GPA.

4. Zero Effort Passive Income

No chart-reading, no day-trading, no stress. You apply, forget, and check after 10 days. It’s the “Set It & Regret It” — sorry — “Set It & Let It” strategy.

IPO Fever in Nepal: A Full-On Family Affair

In Nepal, IPOs aren’t just for investors. They're for everyone.

Baby? Apply.
Baje? Apply.
Dog? Not yet, but give us time.

Every family member with a Demat account becomes a mini-investor. It’s not uncommon to hear, “Yo company ta ama ko naamma aako thiyo.”

Even family gatherings now include IPO gossip:
“Ho ni, yo Hydropower company ta aaphno mancheko ho!”
(Translation: No, it’s not.)

But Wait — Are You Working Abroad? Here's Your Hidden Treasure!

If you're one of the many hardworking Nepalis abroad with a Labour Permit, then here’s the plot twist:
You can apply for IPOs from abroad — with your own special quota!
Introducing: the Foreign Employment Quota
(aka the VIP line at the IPO buffet)

Here’s why it’s awesome:

Less competition
Higher chance of getting shares
Same (or even better) returns

All you need is:

A valid Labour Permit,
A Demat account and MeroShare login (set up before flying out),
Internet access — yes, even that sketchy WiFi in Saudi camp works if you're patient.

So while you're sweating it out overseas, your money could be chilling in Nepal and doubling silently. That’s truly passive pocket money. And best of all — it makes you feel like a financial genius during tea break.

Things You Should Definitely NOT Ignore

Allotment Lottery = Real Pain

Let’s not lie — getting 0 units hurts more than a breakup. At least the breakup gives you closure.

Don’t Fall for Fake Gurus

If someone on TikTok says, “Yo IPO ta confirm listing ma double,” just smile and scroll. They also said Dogecoin was going to the moon.

Demat + MeroShare = Must-Have

Before applying, make sure you have a Demat account, and your MeroShare login actually works (and that you remember the password — looking at you, Suman dai).

It’s Funny, It’s Smart, It’s IPO Life

Nepal’s IPO scene is part comedy, part strategy, and a whole lot of “k ho yaar, feri 0 units!” But hey — it’s still one of the easiest ways to start investing and earn some passive pocket money.

It’s like playing lottery — but smarter, legal, and less likely to end in family drama.

So go on, apply for that next IPO. You never know — your NPR 1,000 might just become NPR 3,000. And if not? Well… try again. Or blame your bad luck. Or your horoscope.

If you're in Nepal — apply.
If you're abroad — definitely apply under the foreign quota.
If you don’t get shares — at least you didn’t waste thousands gambling. Just NPR 5 for the ASBA charge.

So go ahead. Make that MeroShare login work for you. Apply, chill, and let that sweet passive pocket money roll in. (Or at least make you feel financially mature.)

Ready to apply? Or got 0 units again and need emotional support? Drop your story in the comments. #IPOBhai #MeroShareMaMaya