IMS Group

What IMS Group does

IMS Group is a diversified Nepalese conglomerate founded in 1993 by Deepak Malhotra and now led by Dikesh Malhotra as President & CEO, operating approximately 20 subsidiaries across technology distribution, e-commerce, fintech, automobile distribution, infrastructure, energy, financial services, healthcare, real estate, agriculture, and hospitality. The company's flagship business is its role as Samsung's authorized national distributor in Nepal since 2001, through which it commands approximately 60% of Nepal's smartphone market share and operates a national footprint of 22 distributors, 11 service centers, and 5+ brand shops.

The group's business model combines authorized OEM distribution (Samsung for consumer electronics and smartphones, SsangYong for automobiles), long-duration infrastructure concessions (a 30-year BOOT agreement with CAAN for Tribhuvan International Airport services signed in 2010), regulated financial services (Nepal Insurance Co. and banking interests), large-scale hydropower project development through Times Energy (including the 341 MW Budi Gandaki and 325 MW Upper Bheri projects, plus the 1,200 MW Budi Gandaki Storage Project), and emerging digital channels such as the CellPay mobile payment platform and new e-commerce properties. Revenue mechanics therefore span unit-margin distribution, regulated concession fees, insurance premiums, power offtake, and digital transaction fees.

Disclosed group-level turnover reached NPR 200 billion as of 2019, with current strategic activity concentrated on Samsung product rollouts in 2025, hydropower construction, the Hotel Shahanshah hospitality build, and e-commerce channel buildout. The conglomerate is family-controlled and operates through legally distinct subsidiaries per vertical, with infrastructure and energy businesses carrying multi-year capex commitments that materially shape the group's capital structure and earnings cadence.

Name

IMS Group

Legal name

Integrated Mobility Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://ims-np.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Short description

IMS Group is a Nepalese conglomerate founded in 1993 operating across ~20 subsidiaries in consumer electronics distribution (Samsung, ~60% Nepal smartphone share), automobile distribution (SsangYong), airport services, hydropower, fintech (CellPay), insurance, banking, and hospitality, serving Nepali consumers, OEMs, and government counterparties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Authorized Distribution and Conglomerate Services

NAICS

Electronics and Appliance Retailers (4492)

SIC

Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

Wearables & Personal Electronics Distribution (CRAOACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cameras, Imaging & Drones Distribution (CRAOACAH)

Keywords

• Consumer electronics distribution
• Smartphone retail distribution
• Automobile dealership services
• Ecommerce marketplace
• Mobile payment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Samsung Mobile Phones & Consumer Electronics Distribution: As the Samsung Authorized National Distributor in Nepal since 2001, IMS generates revenue through wholesale distribution to 22 sub-distributors and retail sales through owned and partner outlets. Holds approximately 60% smartphone market share in Nepal with monthly sales of 80,000–90,000 Samsung mobile phones. Also distributes Samsung monitors, TVs, and accessories.
2. Automobile Distribution (SsangYong): IMS Motors, as the sole authorized distributor of SsangYong Motors in Nepal since 2016, generates revenue from sale of Korean luxury SUVs including Tivoli, Rexton, Musso, Korando, Actyon Sports, and XLV. Vehicles are priced from Rs 5.7 million (Tivoli manual) to higher for premium models.
3. E-commerce (SmartDoko): SmartDoko operates as one of Nepal's largest online shopping destinations offering over 10,000 products across 18 categories. Revenue from product sales with prompt delivery, easy returns, and discount coupon programs.
4. Fintech - CellPay Mobile Payments: CellPay (Cellcom) offers E-Top-Up and Bill Pay services for Nepal Telecom, plus Nepal's first wallet-free mobile payment system with real-time transactions. Revenue derived from transaction fees on digital payments and telecom utility services.
5. Airport Services Management: Under 30-year BOOT agreement with CAAN, IMS Airport Services generates revenue from parking complex (capacity ~800 vehicles), food & beverage outlets, commercial retail space (9,957 sq. ft.), tourist recreation facilities, and passenger services at Tribhuvan International Airport.
6. Hydropower Development: Times Energy oversees Budi Gandaki Hydroelectric Power project (341 MW PROR) in partnership with Sahash Urji Public Limited. Upper Bheri Hydroelectric Project (325 MW PROR) in Dolpa district with estimated annual energy generation of 1,768.74 GWh. Revenue will come from electricity generation upon project completion.
7. Banking & Financial Services: IMS Group holds stakes in Civil Bank Limited (A-class commercial bank) and Nepal Infrastructure Bank Limited (special category bank promoting infrastructure investment). Also associated with Citizen Life Insurance and Reliance Life Insurance.
8. Baby Care Product Distribution: IMS Little Smiles operates premium multi-brand showrooms distributing international baby brands including Dr. Brown's (America's No.1 baby bottle brand), Crane, Himalaya Baby Care, BBLuv, Dreambaby, R for Rabbit, and Parakito. Revenue from retail sales through dedicated showrooms and SmartDoko e-commerce.
9. International Brand Distribution: Exclusive national distributorship for DJI drones (market leader in consumer drone technology), Energizer power banks, and Linearflux headphones in Nepal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

IMS Group is a diversified Nepali conglomerate that primarily serves as the Samsung Authorized National Distributor in Nepal since 2001, distributing mobile phones, tablets, monitors, TVs, and consumer electronics through a network of 22 sub-distributors and multiple retail outlets. The group also distributes SsangYong automobiles, DJI drones, Energizer power banks, Linearflux headphones, and international baby care brands (Dr. Brown's, Crane, Himalaya Baby Care, BBLuv, Dreambaby, R for Rabbit, Para'Kito) through the IMS Little Smiles showroom and the SmartDoko e-commerce marketplace.

Product overview

IMS Group (Integrated Mobility Solutions) is a diversified Nepalese conglomerate founded in 1993 by Deepak Malhotra, operating approximately 20 companies across multiple sectors including technology distribution, e-commerce, infrastructure, real estate, healthcare, hospitality, hydropower, banking, fintech, insurance, agriculture, education, and procurement. The company's core technology distribution business is anchored by its role as the Samsung Authorized National Distributor in Nepal since 2001, operating through multiple sub-brands: IMS (core national distribution), IMS SMart (7 exclusive retail stores with EMI financing), IMS Care (authorized service centers), IMS Connect (B2B sales), BuySamsung (official e-commerce platform), and SmartDoko (broader e-commerce marketplace). The product portfolio extends to DJI drones, Energizer power banks, and Linearflux headphones under the technology umbrella, alongside baby care brands (Dr. Brown's, Crane, Himalaya Baby Care, BBLuv, Dreambaby, R for Rabbit, Para'Kito) distributed through IMS Little Smiles, automotive distribution of SsangYong vehicles through IMS Motors, airport management via IMS Airport Services under a 30-year BOOT agreement, real estate development through Silver Valley Developers and IMS Developers, financial services including Civil Bank, Nepal Infrastructure Bank, Citizen Life Insurance, and Reliance Life Insurance, telecom and fintech via Cellcom-CellPay (including Nepal's first mobile payment system CellPay), hydropower through Times Energy and Upper Bheri Hydroelectric Project, agriculture through IMS Agro with farm operations and seed/input supply, and hospitality through Hotel Shahanshah (upcoming five-star) and Kavya Himalayas resort villas. CSR initiatives include DM Foundation and FMNW Scholarship. The group employs approximately 400 staff and reports annual turnover of Rs 200 billion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SmartDoko: One of Nepal's largest online shopping destinations offering 10,000+ products across 18 categories
• CellPay
• DM Foundation
• FMNW Scholarship
• Times Energy
• Silver Valley Developers

Products and services

• IMS - Samsung National Distribution
• IMS SMart - Samsung Retail
• IMS Care - Samsung Authorized Service Centers
• IMS Connect - Samsung B2B Sales
• IMS Motors - SsangYong Distribution
• SmartDoko E-commerce Platform
• BuySamsung Online Store
• CellPay Mobile Payment System
• IMS Airport Services
• Times Energy - Budi Gandaki Hydropower
• Upper Bheri Hydroelectric Project (325 MW)
• Civil Bank
• Nepal Infrastructure Bank
• Citizen Life Insurance
• Reliance Life Insurance
• Grande International Hospital
• Silver Valley Developers - Silver City Apartments

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% smartphone market share in Nepal with monthly sales of 80,000–90,000 Samsung mobile phones
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• SsangYong Motor CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016IMS Motors is the sole authorized distributor of SsangYong Motors (Korea's fourth largest automobile manufacturer) in Nepal since 2016. Models include Tivoli, Rexton, Musso, Korando, Actyon Sports, and XLV. IMS Motors also plans to introduce SsangYong electric vehicles in the Nepali market.
• Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010IMS Airport Services operates under a 30-year Build, Own, Operate & Transfer (BOOT) agreement signed in 2010 with CAAN to manage and enhance facilities at Tribhuvan International Airport (Nepal's primary international gateway). Manages 288,987.34 sq. ft. of prime airport land with parking complex (~800 vehicles), arrival hall, F&B outlets, commercial space, and tourist facilities.
• Samsung ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2001IMS is the first Nepali company to act as authorized dealer for any foreign mobile phone brand. Since 2001, IMS has been the official Samsung Authorized National Distributor for mobile phones and accessories, and later expanded to Samsung consumer electronics (monitors, TVs). IMS operates an extensive distribution network of 22 distributors across Nepal with 60% smartphone market share, selling 80,000–90,000 Samsung phones per month.
• Dr. Brown's (USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIMS Little Smiles is the sole distributor of Dr. Brown's, America's No.1 Selling Baby Bottle brand. Products include fully-vented baby bottles with patented internal vent system, breastfeeding accessories, nursing pillows, training cups, pacifiers, teethers, solid feeding, and baby skincare.
• Crane USAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIMS Group is the national distributor of World's No. 1 Humidifier Brand - Crane USA (founded Germany 217 years ago). Products include humidifiers, air purifiers, tower fans, heaters, aroma diffusers, and Crane Baby range of nursery products. Also distributes Crane Baby bedding, blankets, nursery décor, and plush toys.
• Himalaya Drug CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIMS Group is the national distributor for Himalaya Baby Care, a brand of Ayurvedic herbal baby care products. Products include baby massage oil, shampoo, bath, soap, cream, lotion, powder, diaper rash cream, wipes, and gift packs. Ayurvedic formulations with 100% pure herbal actives conforming to pharmaceutical industry standards.
• BBLuv (Canada)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIMS Little Smiles acquired the sole national distributorship for BBLuv, a Canadian brand for baby products offering cool accessories for feeding, grooming, bath time, outdoors, nursery, and baby care. Products are safe, durable, attractive, and simplify parenting.
• Dreambaby (Australia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIMS Little Smiles acquired sole national distributorship for Dreambaby, an internationally renowned Australian brand for child safety. Products include gates, latches and catches, on-the-go items, potty training accessories, and feeding products. Available across 100 countries.
• DJI (China)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIMS Group is the national distributor of DJI Drones in Nepal. DJI is the market leader in consumer drone technology and world's leading producer of camera drones and stabilizers. Products serve filmmaking, agriculture, conservation, search and rescue, and energy infrastructure sectors.
• Energizer (USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIMS Group is the national distributor for Energizer Power Banks in Nepal. Energizer is one of the world's largest manufacturers of primary batteries, portable battery-powered devices, and flashlights. Products include power banks, wireless charging solutions, ear buds, and speakers.
• Linearflux (USA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIMS Group is the sole authorized national distributor of Linearflux in Nepal. Linearflux headphones are created by engineers of Beats By Dr. Dre and Monster Products. HyperSonic wireless headphones feature Exclusive DL01 Immersive Sound Engine. Products tested by artists including Lady Gaga and Dr. Dre.
• Parakito (France)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIMS Group is the national distributor of Parakito, a French mosquito repellent brand. Leader in innovative natural mosquito protection with patented technology using chrono-diffusion of essential oils. No skin contact required. Present in more than 30 countries. Products include wristbands, spray, clips, and roll-on.
• R for Rabbit (India)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIMS Group is the National Distributor of R for Rabbit, a trusted baby brand offering complete range of high-quality innovative products for babies and toddlers. Products include baby safety, feeding, grooming, bathing, bedding items. All products are rigorously tested to meet highest safety standards.
• Sahash Urja Public LimitedmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTimes Energy, in partnership with Sahash Urja Public Limited, oversees the Budi Gandaki Hydroelectric Power project (341 MW PROR). The Budi Gandaki Storage Project is planned at 1,200 MW downstream from the initial project. Multiple projects are in pipeline within the Budi Gandaki River scope.
• Government of NepalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNepal Infrastructure Bank Limited is a 'special category' bank promoted jointly by the Government of Nepal, Financial Institutions, and Private Sector. Its prime objective is to foster economic development by investing in infrastructure and offering finance and allied services to infrastructure projects.
• 12+ Nepalese Banks (CellPay Integration)coreTechnology or IntegrationCellPay integrates with 12+ Nepalese banks for its mobile payment system: Himalayan Bank, Siddhartha Bank, Mega Bank, Bank of Kathmandu, Nepal Bangladesh Bank, Sunrise Bank, Citizen Bank, NIC ASIA, Century Bank, Civil Bank, Everest Bank, and Muktinath Bikash Bank. CellPay also provides E-Top-Up and Bill Pay services for Nepal Telecom.
• 11+ Nepalese Banks (EMI Financing)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEMI financing partnerships with 11+ banks for Samsung product sales: Machhapuchchhre Bank, Nepal Investment Bank, Citizens International Bank, Mega Bank, Sanima Bank, Laxmi Bank, Global IME Bank, NMB Bank, Sunrise Bank, Nabil Bank, NIC Asia. EMI available for products above Rs 20,000 with 0% down payment (except Laxmi Bank at 30%) across IMS SMart outlets.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chaudhary Group: One of Nepal's largest diversified conglomerates with parallel exposure to consumer electronics distribution (CG Electronics/Hitel), FMCG (CG Foods/Wai Wai), hospitality (CG Hotels), financial services, and real estate. Closest like-for-like comparable for IMS's conglomerate model and competing national brand distribution franchises.
• Golchha Organization: Nepalese industrial and trading conglomerate with operations in steel, cement, FMCG, electronics trading, and consumer goods distribution. Comparable business mix of wholesale/distribution plus diversified industrial holdings in the same single-country Nepal market as IMS.
• Daraz (Alibaba Group): Alibaba-owned e-commerce marketplace and the dominant online shopping platform in Nepal, directly competing with SmartDoko and BuySamsung. Comparable multi-category e-commerce storefront with nationwide delivery and integrated payments.
• eSewa (F1Soft International): Nepal's largest digital wallet and mobile payment platform, integrating with most Nepali banks and billers. Direct competitor to CellPay in the same underbanked Nepali market with overlapping bank partner integrations.
• Khalti: Janaki Technology-operated Nepali digital wallet and payment gateway offering wallet-based mobile payments, bill pay, and merchant acquiring. Closest wallet-architecture competitor to CellPay for Nepali consumer and merchant digital payments volume.
• CG Electronics (Chaudhary Group): Samsung competing distributor in Nepal and electronics retail arm of Chaudhary Group, including Hitel mobile handsets. Most direct head-to-head competitor for Samsung national distribution share, retail showrooms, and service network within Nepal.
• Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket: Nepal's largest organized retail chain operating supermarkets and an online storefront with nationwide delivery. Comparable consumer-retail and digital commerce footprint competing for the same Nepali household wallet as IMS SMart showrooms and SmartDoko.

Regional players

• Redington Limited: India-headquartered multi-brand IT, mobile, and consumer electronics distributor with presence across South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Closest regional analog for a multi-brand, multi-country authorized distribution franchise with attached services and finance partnerships.
• Sunshine Holdings PLC: Sri Lankan diversified conglomerate spanning healthcare, consumer goods, agriculture, and financial services with a single-country South Asian footprint. Comparable single-market diversified conglomerate model with a mix of branded distribution and operating businesses.

Broad incumbents

• Ingram Micro: Global IT distribution and supply-chain services platform covering mobile devices, consumer electronics, and value-added services worldwide. Analogous role to IMS at global scale in multi-brand authorized distribution, attached services, and finance-led demand stimulation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses6 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IMS.NP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/imsgroup
• Instagraminstagram.com/ims_groupnepal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries29 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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