The category reserved for non-institutional investors was the most subscribed at 201 times, followed by retail investors at 41 times and qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) at 4.21 times.
The IPO includes a fresh issue of up to 65 lakh equity shares and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 35 lakh equity shares by the promoter group.
Saraswati Saree Depot IPO price band
The company has fixed a price band of Rs 152-160, in which investors can bid for 90 shares in one lot and in subsequent multiples.
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Saraswati Saree Depot GMP IPO
In the unlisted market, the company’s shares were trading at a GMP of Rs 100, translating to a 62% premium over the issue price.Saraswati Saree Depot IPO Review
Analysts advised only high-risk investors to subscribe to the issue, given industry dynamics, the competitive landscape and cash flow concerns.
“The sari Wholesale industry “The Saraswati Saree Depot market is highly competitive and fragmented, with low margins and significant seasonality. Despite these challenges, Saraswati Saree Depot’s P/E valuation of 17.93x looks reasonable,” Swastika Investmart said.
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Other details
Saraswati Saree Depot Limited is a key player in the B2B segment of sarees and traces its roots in the saree business back to 1966. It is also engaged in the wholesale business of other women’s wear like kurtis, dress materials, blouses, lehengas, trousers, etc.
On average, more than 90% of their total income is generated from the sale of saris.
The company sources sarees from various manufacturers across India and has developed relationships in hubs such as Surat, Varanasi, Mau, Madurai, Dharmavaram, Kolkata and Bengaluru. Saraswati Saree Depot Limited, which operates from two stores located in Maharashtra (Kolhapur and Ulhasnagar), has over 300,000 different SKUs in its product portfolio.
In fiscal 2024, the company reported revenue of Rs 610 crore with a net profit of Rs 29.52 crore.
Unistone Capital Private Limited is the lead book-running manager for the issue, while Bigshare Services Private Limited is the registrar for the offer.
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