Hydorelectricity Investment and Development Company Ltd

Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company Limited (HIDCL) is one of Nepal’s most significant government-backed institutions dedicated to financing, investing in, and accelerating the development of Nepal’s hydropower and energy infrastructure. Established in 2011 A.D. by the Government of Nepal, HIDCL was created to bridge the investment gap in large and strategically important hydropower projects, transmission lines, and renewable-energy expansion. Operating as a specialized hydropower investment institution, HIDCL mobilizes domestic and international capital to support Nepal’s long-term goal of becoming an energy-sufficient and energy-exporting nation.HIDCL plays a vital role in facilitating large-scale energy projects by providing equity investment, debt financing, consortium lending, and project-structuring support. Its investment portfolio includes major hydropower projects above 25 MW, transmission line projects, and cross-border transmission infrastructure. In addition, HIDCL has entered joint ventures such as Remit Hydro Limited, Nyadi Hydropower, and other SPVs to accelerate both project execution and financial mobilization.The company is also publicly listed on the Nepal Stock Exchange under the ticker HIDCL, increasing transparency and allowing public participation in Nepal’s hydropower investment ecosystem. HIDCL’s mandate aligns with Nepal’s national energy strategy, focusing on sustainable financing, renewable energy development, infrastructure strengthening, and long-term power-export potential particularly toward India and Bangladesh.