IPO Craze in Nepal: Opportunity or Trap?

The popularity of IPOs in Nepal reflects something deeper than investment interest it reflects economic anxiety. With limited job growth and rising living costs, people are searching for alternative income sources. IPOs appear attractive because they promise returns without daily market stress.

But this mindset itself is risky.

Many investors believe IPOs are “safe” simply because the application amount is small. What they often forget is that safety doesn’t depend on price it depends on company quality. When weak companies get listed due to relaxed regulations or public hype, long-term investors suffer.

Another concern is short-term thinking. Most applicants plan to sell immediately after listing, creating artificial price spikes and crashes. This behavior harms market stability and discourages serious investors.

IPOs should be a starting point, not the final goal. The real opportunity lies in learning business fundamentals early. Without that, the IPO craze turns into a lottery exciting, addictive, and ultimately unreliable.