Currently, Shadowfax shares are trading about Rs 16 above the upper end of the price band of Rs 124 in the grey market. This suggests an expected listing price of around Rs 140 per share, implying a potential upside of roughly 13% over the issue price.
Shadowfax IPO details
Shadowfax’s Rs 1,907 crore IPO comprises a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 1,000 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 907 crore by existing shareholders. The issue will be listed on both the BSE and NSE, with allotment expected on January 23 and listing scheduled for January.
At the upper end of the price band, the company is valued at a pre-IPO market cap of about Rs 7,169 crore.
About company and financials
In FY25, the company turned profitable, reporting a profit after tax of Rs 6.06 crore compared with a loss in the previous year. This trend strengthened further in the first half of FY26, when profit after tax rose to Rs 21.04 crore. Revenue growth has also been robust, driven by rising volumes from e-commerce, D2C brands, and quick commerce players.
Shadowfax operates a nationwide logistics network spanning over 14,700 pin codes, supported by more than 4,200 touchpoints across first-mile, last-mile, and sort centres. Its asset-light model, with leased facilities and owned automation, has helped it scale rapidly while keeping capital intensity in check.
The company services a broad base of marquee clients, including Flipkart, Meesho, Myntra, Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, Nykaa, and Blinkit, giving it diversified exposure across e-commerce, food delivery, and hyperlocal logistics.EBITDA margins, while still thin, have steadily improved, rising to nearly 2.9% in the first half of FY26 from under 2% in FY25. The IPO proceeds earmarked for network expansion, lease payments for new centres, and brand-building are expected to support scale efficiencies over the medium term.
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