June 15, 2024
New Delhi, India
Akme Fintrade (India) Ltd, a non-banking finance company specializing in rural and semi-urban financing, is set to launch its initial public offering (IPO) next week. Here are the key details you need to know:
IPO Price Band and Lot Size
- Price Band: ₹114 to ₹120 per share
- Face Value: ₹10 per share
- Lot Size: 125 equity shares and multiples thereafter
- Subscription Dates: June 19 to June 21, 2024
- Anchor Investor Bidding Date: June 18, 2024
Allocation and Reservations
- Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs): 50%
- Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs): 15%
- Retail Investors: 35%
- Employees: 5,50,000 equity shares
Company Overview
- Focus: Financing solutions for rural and semi-urban populations, offering vehicle and business finance products.
- Registration: Non-systemically important non-deposit taking NBFC registered with the RBI.
- Experience: Over two decades in lending.
Financial Performance
- Revenue Growth: Increased by 3.06% between March 31, 2022, and March 31, 2023.
- Profit After Tax (PAT): Increased by 283.5% during the same period.
Peer Comparison
- MAS Financial Services: P/E of 26.47
- Shriram Finance: P/E of 14.73
- Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company: P/E of 33.52
- Arman Financial Service: P/E of 20.99
- CSL Finance: P/E of 22.70
IPO Details
- Issue Size: ₹132 crore (fresh issue, no offer-for-sale component)
- Use of Proceeds: To increase the company’s capital base for future expansion and to cover issue-related expenditures.
- Book-Running Lead Manager: Gretex Corporate Services Limited
- Registrar: Bigshare Services Pvt Ltd
Important Dates
- Basis of Allocation: June 24, 2024
- Refunds Initiated: June 25, 2024
- Shares Credited to Demat Accounts: June 25, 2024
- Listing Date: June 26, 2024
Grey Market Premium (GMP)
- Current GMP: +₹5
- Expected Listing Price: ₹125 per share (4.17% higher than the upper IPO price of ₹120)
The grey market premium (GMP) indicates that investors are willing to pay a premium over the IPO price, reflecting positive sentiment towards the IPO.
Bottom Line
Akme Fintrade’s IPO presents a significant opportunity for investors, particularly those interested in the rural and semi-urban financing sector. With a strong financial track record and positive market sentiment reflected in the grey market premium, this IPO is expected to attract considerable interest.
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