At the end of the first day, the issue saw an overall subscription of 3.60 times with qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) in the lead. The QIBs subscribed to the issue by 5.31 times. This was followed by the non-institutional investors (NIIs), who subscribed to the issue by 3.10 times.
The retail investors’ portion was subscribed 2.84 times.
Sri Lotus Developers IPO details
Sri Lotus Developers aims to raise Rs 792 crore through this IPO, which is entirely a fresh issue of 5.28 crore equity shares. The price band is fixed at Rs 140–Rs 150 per share, and the lot size is set at 100 shares.
The proceeds will be used to:
- Fund ongoing projects through subsidiaries such as Amalfi, The Arcadian, and Varun
- Meet general corporate expenses
About Sri Lotus Developers
Operating primarily in Mumbai’s western suburbs, Sri Lotus Developers specializes in ultra-luxury and luxury housing, leveraging redevelopment and joint development models.The company reported a net profit of Rs 228 crore in FY25, more than doubling from Rs 119 crore in the previous fiscal, on revenue of Rs 550 crore. Its EBITDA margin rose to 52.6%, highlighting robust profitability.
With a pipeline of 16 projects across premium locations such as Juhu, Andheri, Bandra, Prabhadevi, and Ghatkopar, the company is well-positioned to capture the growing demand for homes in the Rs 2.5 crore-plus segment.
It follows an asset-light strategy, partnering with housing societies instead of acquiring land, enabling faster execution and lower capital requirements.
Should you subscribe to Sri Lotus Developers IPO?
Anand Rathi has issued a “Subscribe – Long Term” recommendation. It cites Sri Lotus’s strong execution history, premium branding, and strategic location presence. While it notes that the valuation is full at 30.6x FY25 earnings, it believes the fundamentals support long-term wealth creation.
Arihant Capital, on the other hand, recommends subscribing for listing gains, citing early project completion, strong pricing power, and credibility in markets like Juhu.
Sri Lotus Developers IPO listing lead managers
Motilal Oswal and Monarch Networth are managing the IPO, and the shares will be listed on both NSE and BSE post completion of the issue.
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