Ambe Group Journey
Shovakar (Hari) Neupane
Shovakar (Hari) Neupane is the Founder & Chairman of Ambe Group, one of Nepal’s most prominent and diversified conglomerates. With nearly four decades of entrepreneurial leadership, he has transformed Ambe Group from a small trading enterprise into a multi-vertical powerhouse with a strong presence across manufacturing, trading, banking, real estate, and food industries.
Mr. Neupane began his entrepreneurial journey in 1982, establishing Ambe Group in Kathmandu with modest seed capital. Under his leadership, the company quickly rose to prominence as one of Nepal’s largest trading firms, building strong international partnerships across Asia and the Middle East.
By the early 2000s, he spearheaded Ambe Group’s expansion into large-scale industrial ventures, laying the foundation for its transformation into a multi-sector enterprise. Today, Ambe Group commands an annual turnover exceeding NPR 30 billion (USD 300 million) and employs more than 4,000 professionals, making it one of Nepal’s most influential business houses.
Mr. Neupane is widely recognized for his strategic foresight and commitment to excellence, leading investments that have significantly contributed to Nepal’s economic growth. His leadership is defined by innovation, diversification, and sustainable business practices, with Ambe Group playing a pivotal role in advancing the nation’s infrastructure, manufacturing capacity, and global trade presence.
Beyond business, Mr. Neupane is a committed philanthropist. He founded the Lilaram Kuntidevi Pratisthan in 2010, a non-profit organization that supports education, healthcare, cultural preservation, and community development across Nepal. His philanthropic initiatives continue the legacy of his father, Lilaram Neupane, a respected entrepreneur and philanthropist.
In recognition of his contributions, Mr. Neupane was appointed Honorary Consul of Lithuania to Nepal in April 2017. He remains deeply committed to advancing Nepal’s economic progress while upholding global standards of corporate governance, responsibility, and impact.
Honorary Consul of the Republic of Lithuania for Nepal
Mr. Shovakar (Hari) Neupane was formally appointed as the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Lithuania for Nepal on April 3, 2017.
A reception to mark the occasion was held on May 16, 2017 at the Soaltee Hotel in Kathmandu, attended by Nepal’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat, along with ambassadors and dignitaries from various countries. The Lithuanian delegation was led by H.E. Laimonas Talat-Kelpša, Ambassador of Lithuania to New Delhi.
The Honorary Consulate of Lithuania in Nepal operates from the 6th floor of Ambe Complex in Teku, Kathmandu, serving as a bridge for diplomatic, cultural, and economic relations between the two nations.
