Kathmandu: Nepal’s prominent IT distributor Max International, known for handling laptops and tech gear from brands like Dell and Acer, reported a 15 percent slide in annual turnover for 2025, dipping to Rs 1.77 billion from Rs 2.07 billion in 2024.
The decline continues a downward trend, following a stronger Rs 2.68 billion in 2023, signalling tougher times for the sector amid economic pressures and shifting consumer habits.
Despite the revenue dip, the company managed to boost its net profit margin to 2.16 percent in the latest fiscal year, up from a slim 0.81 percent in 2024. This translated to Rs 43 million in cash profits, more than double the Rs 23 million from the prior year. A key driver was a one-off gain of Rs 110 million from selling land assets, which fetched Rs 130 million in total proceeds, a smart move to shore up liquidity in a lean period.
Founded in 2006, Max International has carved out a solid niche as the official distributor for Dell Technologies, Dell EMC, Microsoft, Lenovo, Oracle, Cisco, and others, stocking over a thousand products across IT hardware and software. As a top-25 OEM brand partner in Nepal, it serves businesses nationwide with everything from gaming rigs to enterprise solutions, but the past few years’ sales contraction highlights vulnerabilities in a market squeezed by imports, competition, and global supply chain hiccups.
Looking ahead, the company has lined up credit ratings totalling Rs 1.73 billion for long- and short-term loans, including Rs 20.86 million for extended financing and Rs 1.70 billion for working capital.
Owned by Shahina Husein, Max International remains a key player in Nepal’s digital ecosystem, but reversing the revenue slide will hinge on rebounding demand for premium laptops and IT infrastructure as the economy stabilizes.
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