The three-year lock-in period for 6,882,100 shares of Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Company Limited, issued to locals affected by the hydropower project, is set to expire on Bhadra 27, 2082 (September 12, 2025).
These shares were allotted to the project-affected locals through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on Bhadra 28, 2079 (September 13, 2022). According to the regulations set by the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), such shares are subject to a mandatory three-year lock-in period, restricting their sale on the secondary market.
With the lock-in period nearing its end, these shares will soon become tradable on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). This means that starting Bhadra 28, 2082 (September 13, 2025) assuming it falls on a trading day eligible shareholders will be able to sell their shares on the open market.
However, shareholders must ensure that:
- Their Demat accounts are active and up to date,
- They place a sell order through a registered stockbroker,
- And comply with any additional requirements set by their brokerage or regulatory authorities.
This release of shares into the market may have an impact on the trading volume and possibly the share price of Rasuwagadhi Hydropower, depending on investor sentiment and market dynamics at the time.
