Nepal Infrastructure Bank Limited (NIFRA) Dividend Announcement

Nepal Infrastructure Bank Limited (NIFRA) has proposed a cash dividend of 6.32 percent for its shareholders from the profit of Fiscal Year 2081/82. Unlike many companies in the financial sector that distribute a combination of bonus shares and cash dividends, NIFRA has chosen to offer only a cash payout this year. This decision provides shareholders with direct financial returns while allowing the bank to maintain its existing paid-up capital for long-term project financing.

The dividend proposal is still in the “Proposed” stage and will only come into effect after it receives approval from the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) and endorsement by the company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The book close date for determining shareholder eligibility has not yet been declared. Once announced, all shareholders who hold shares up to that date will qualify to receive the dividend.

As Nepal’s first and only infrastructure-focused bank, NIFRA plays a crucial role in funding large-scale national projects such as hydropower, transport, and urban infrastructure. By opting for a cash-only dividend of 6.32 percent, the bank has demonstrated a cautious but stable approach—providing liquidity to shareholders while retaining sufficient capital to continue supporting major development projects. This strategy reflects NIFRA’s long-term vision of balancing shareholder returns with the need to strengthen Nepal’s infrastructure investment landscape.