How much does cooperative software cost in Nepal?
Cooperative management software in Nepal costs between NPR 1,50,000 and NPR 7,00,000+ depending on the number of members, modules required, and whether deployment is cloud or on-premise. A basic system for a small cooperative (under 500 members) starts at NPR 1,50,000-3,50,000. A full-featured system for a medium cooperative with mobile app, payment integration, and complete accounting starts at NPR 3,50,000-7,00,000. Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) are typically 15-20% of the implementation cost per year. Purba Tech Labs provides a free scoping call and written itemized estimate before any commitment.
Is your cooperative software NRB compliant?
Yes. Our cooperative management systems are built against NRB's unified directives and the Cooperative Act 2074. The system automatically generates NRB-required reports including loan classification (Pass/Substandard/Doubtful/Loss), provisioning requirements, and quarterly returns in the required submission format. Department of Cooperatives annual audit formats are also generated automatically.
Can you migrate our data from our old system or Excel?
Yes. Data migration is included in every implementation. We extract data from your existing system - whether it is an old cooperative software, Excel files, or partially manual records - clean it, verify it, and load it into the new system. We run a parallel operation period where both systems produce the same outputs before go-live, ensuring complete data accuracy.
Do you provide a member mobile app with the cooperative system?
Yes. Our cooperative management systems include a member mobile app for Android and iOS where members can check their savings balance, loan outstanding and next EMI, share balance, and transaction history, and download a digital passbook. Members can also pay EMIs directly via eSewa or Khalti from the app without visiting the cooperative office.
Can members pay loan EMIs via eSewa or Khalti?
Yes. We integrate eSewa and Khalti into both the member mobile app and the cooperative's website for loan EMI collection, savings deposits, and share subscriptions. Payments are reconciled automatically in the system - no manual entry required. This significantly reduces counter queues and cash handling risk.
What happens if NRB changes its directives?
Our AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract) includes updates for NRB directive changes as a standard component. When NRB issues new directives affecting software requirements - reporting formats, provisioning rules, or new compliance obligations - we update your system at no additional charge under AMC. This is one of the most important reasons to maintain an AMC with your financial software vendor.
Can your system handle multiple branches?
Yes. Our medium and enterprise plans support multi-branch architecture - each branch has its own user access, cash management, and daily operations, with consolidated reporting at the head office level. Branch-to-branch transfers, inter-branch reconciliation, and consolidated financial statements are all supported.
Do you offer on-premise deployment for financial institutions?
Yes. For institutions that require data to remain on their own servers - typically larger cooperatives, banks, and institutions with strict data governance requirements - we offer complete on-premise deployment. The software is identical to the cloud version; only the hosting infrastructure differs. We assist with server specification, setup, and configuration.
How long does implementation take?
A small cooperative system takes 8-12 weeks including data migration and training. A medium cooperative or MFI system takes 12-20 weeks. A bank or large institution project takes 20-40 weeks. These timelines include requirements mapping, development, data migration, parallel run, and staff training - not just software delivery.
Can you build a custom loan product that matches our cooperative's specific rules?
Yes. Our loan management module is fully configurable - interest rates, repayment frequency, collateral requirements, guarantor rules, group vs individual eligibility, compulsory savings requirements before loan eligibility, and maximum loan-to-savings ratios. Every parameter is configured to match your specific cooperative bylaws and product terms before go-live.
Do you support Nepali language (Devanagari) in the software?
Yes. All our financial software supports full Devanagari (Nepali) text - member names, addresses, remarks, and printed documents including passbooks, loan agreements, share certificates, and official reports. The interface can be configured to display in Nepali, English, or bilingual based on your preference and user roles.
How do I get started?
Contact us for a free 45-minute scoping call. We discuss your institution type, number of members, current system, regulatory requirements, and project timeline. We follow up with a written proposal and itemized cost estimate within 48 hours. No commitment is required until you approve the proposal.