NIMB S Capital Hosts “Road to IPO & Credit Rating” Program in Chitwan

Chitwan – Nepal Young     Entrepreneurs Forum (NYEF) Chitwan successfully organized a special workshop titled “Road to IPO & Credit Rating” on 21st November in Chitwan. 

The program was conducted with the objective of enhancing financial literacy among entrepreneurs and guiding local businesses on the process of going public and understanding credit ratings.

The event began with a welcome address by FCA Nishan Poudel, President of NYEF Chitwan, who warmly welcomed all speakers, participants, and guests while highlighting the importance of such capacity-building programs for emerging enterprises in the region.

From NIMB Ace Capital Limited, Mr. Sachindra Dhungana, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, delivered an insightful session on strategic planning for Initial Public Offerings (IPO). 

He discussed how companies can prepare for IPOs, the importance of proper planning for successful listing, the current IPO market scenario in Nepal, and common mistakes entrepreneurs often make during the process.

Mr. Anup Raj Upreti, Managing Partner at Pioneer Law Associates, provided an in-depth overview of the legal aspects of public offerings. 

He explained key legal requirements, regulatory processes, and essential compliance measures that companies must understand while moving toward public issuance.

Adding to the program’s depth, Mr. Ananda Prakash Jha, Chief Executive Officer of CareEdge Ratings Nepal, spoke from a credit rating perspective. 

He explained how a company’s financial health and governance practices significantly influence its credit rating, thereby shaping investor confidence and market perception.

The program concluded on a positive note, having successfully provided Chitwan-based entrepreneurs with practical knowledge, expert guidance, and clarity on IPO readiness and the importance of credit ratings.