Sanima Bank Major Shareholders: 18 Investors Hold 0.5% or More Stake

Sanima Bank Limited has 18 shareholders who individually hold 0.5% or more of the bank’s total shares, according to the shareholder details for Fiscal Year 2082/83 (2025/26).

The major shareholder structure provides useful insight into the ownership concentration of the bank and can be an important factor for investors conducting fundamental analysis of Nepalese banking stocks.

18 Shareholders Hold 0.5% or More Shares in Sanima Bank

According to the FY 2082/83 shareholding data, 18 shareholders own at least 0.5% of Sanima Bank.

Of these major shareholders:

• 8 are institutional shareholders
• The remaining shareholders are individual investors

The concentration of shares among major shareholders is an important aspect to consider when studying Sanima Bank’s ownership structure and conducting a broader analysis of Nepal’s commercial banking sector.

Arun Kumar Ojha Is Sanima Bank’s Largest Shareholder

Arun Kumar Ojha holds the largest individual stake in Sanima Bank.

He owns approximately 8% of the bank, equivalent to 10,867,845 shares.

The other major individual shareholders include:

Tek Raj Niraula

Tek Raj Niraula holds approximately 6.39% of Sanima Bank, representing 8,674,570 shares.

Jeevanath Lamichhane

Jeevanath Lamichhane owns approximately 5.26%, equivalent to 7,146,487 shares.

These holdings make major individual shareholders an important component of Sanima Bank’s overall ownership structure.

Institutional Shareholders in Sanima Bank

Several institutional investors also hold significant stakes in Sanima Bank.

Sun Nepal Life Insurance holds approximately 4.51% of the bank, while the Employees Provident Fund (Karmachari Sanchaya Kosh) owns approximately 4.28%.

Similarly, Amala Investment Pvt. Ltd. holds approximately 3.97% of Sanima Bank.

Institutional ownership can be an important data point for investors analyzing a listed company because it provides additional information about the composition and concentration of its shareholder base.

Three Insurance Companies Enter Sanima Bank’s Major Shareholder List

The FY 2082/83 shareholder data also shows that three insurance companies have emerged among Sanima Bank’s shareholders holding at least 0.5%.

The three insurance companies and their respective ownership stakes are:

Their inclusion among shareholders holding at least 0.5% highlights changes in the composition of Sanima Bank’s major shareholder base during FY 2082/83.

Why Sanima Bank’s Shareholding Structure Matters to Investors

Shareholding data is one component of fundamental stock analysis. Investors studying Sanima Bank can combine ownership information with other indicators such as:

• Earnings per share (EPS)
• Book value per share (BVPS)
• Return on equity (ROE)
• Non-performing loans (NPL)
• Capital adequacy
• Dividend history
• Net interest income
• Profit growth
• Price-to-earnings ratio
• Market price and valuation
• Institutional ownership
• Promoter and public shareholding

A shareholder concentration analysis should therefore be viewed alongside the bank’s financial performance, valuation, business growth and broader market conditions.

For investors learning how to analyze Nepalese listed companies, understanding shareholding patterns, financial statements and valuation ratios is an important part of fundamental analysis.

Sanima Bank Shareholder Structure: Key Takeaways

The FY 2082/83 data shows that:

1. 18 shareholders hold 0.5% or more of Sanima Bank.
2. Eight of these major shareholders are institutional investors.
3. Arun Kumar Ojha is the largest shareholder with approximately 8% ownership.
4. Tek Raj Niraula holds approximately 6.39%.
5. Jeevanath Lamichhane holds approximately 5.26%.
6. Sun Nepal Life Insurance holds approximately 4.51%.
7. Employees Provident Fund holds approximately 4.28%.
8. Amala Investment Pvt. Ltd. holds approximately 3.97%.
9. SuryaJyoti Life Insurance, Life Insurance Corporation Nepal and Nepal Life Insurance each hold more than 0.5%.

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Disclaimer: This article is an educational and informational rewrite based on the shareholder information provided. Shareholding percentages and share counts should be verified against the latest official company disclosure before making investment decisions.