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Rajputana Stainless IPO

Published: 19 March 2026 | 6.10 AM
Last Updated: 19 March 2026 | 5.00 PM

Rajputana Stainless IPO is a book-built issue aggregating to Rs. 254.98 crore, comprising a fresh issue of 1.47 crore shares (Rs. 178.73 crore) and an offer for sale of 0.63 crore shares (Rs. 76.25 crore). The IPO opens for subscription on March 9, 2026 and closes on March 11, 2026, with allotment expected on March 17, 2026. The company is proposed to be listed on BSE and NSE, with a tentative listing date of March 20, 2026.

The price band is fixed at Rs. 116 to Rs. 122 per share and the lot size is 110 shares, translating into a minimum retail investment of Rs. 13,420 at the upper band. For sNII, the minimum application is 15 lots (1,650 shares) amounting to Rs. 2,01,300, while bNII investors must apply for 75 lots (8,250 shares) aggregating to Rs. 10,06,500.

Nirbhay Capital Services Pvt. Ltd. is the Book Running Lead Manager to the issue, while Kfin Technologies Ltd. acts as the Registrar.

Listing- The scrip is listed at Rs.122

Rajputana Stainless Steel IPO GMP – Latest Update

GMP Estimated Listing Price Expected Gain
Rs. 3 Rs. 125 2.45%

Rajputana Stainless Steel IPO Subscription Status – Day 3

The IPO has received 22,676 applications with overall subscription at 1.12x, indicating moderate traction mainly from HNI investors, while retail participation remains subdued. The QIB portion is almost fully subscribed, helping the issue move closer to the threshold. However, with GMP just around Rs. 3, listing gains expectations remain limited.

Category Subscription
QIB 2.51x
B-NII 3.74x
S-NII 0.31x
NII Total 2.59x
Retail (RII) 0.27x
Total 1.12x
Applications 22,676

 IPO Listing & Performance Update 

Particular Details
Listing Date 19 March 2026
Issue Price Rs. 122
Listing Price Rs. 122
Listing Gain / Loss 0 %
Listing Verdict Neutral

IPO Outcome Summary

Parameter Insight
Listing Performance Flat listing
GMP Accuracy Slightly Overestimated
Investor Outcome Neutral
Market Sentiment  Weak
Long-Term View  Risky

Post Listing Analysis – Chanakya View 

Rajputana Stainless Steel IPO delivered a flat listing performance, indicating subdued market sentiment during the issue period. The grey market signals were slightly overestimated, highlighting the limitations of GMP as a reliable indicator.

Subscription data also reflected weak retail participation (0.27x), which translated into limited listing demand despite reasonable HNI and QIB interest.

From an investor perspective, the IPO resulted in zero listing gains. While the business fundamentals remain stable, future performance will depend on execution, sector demand and margin improvement. Considering the valuation (P/E of 21.10) and weak broader market sentiment, listing at par can be considered satisfactory. Post listing, the scrip declined to Rs. 111 and closed at Rs. 113, indicating selling pressure at higher levels. The price movement validates concerns around the relatively expensive valuation at the offer price.

Investors should note that even mid-sized IPOs can witness volatile listing outcomes, and short-term performance is often driven by sentiment rather than fundamentals.


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IPO Key Dates

Event Date
IPO Open Date March 9, 2026
IPO Close Date March 11, 2026
Allotment Date March 17, 2026
Refunds Initiation March 18, 2026
Credit to Demat March 18, 2026
Listing Date March 20, 2026

IPO Details

Particulars Details
Face Value Rs. 10 per share
Issue Price Rs.116-122
Lot Size 110 Shares
Sale Type Fresh Issue & OFS
Total Issue Size 2,09,00,000 shares (Rs.255 Cr.)
Fresh Issue 1,46,50,000 shares (Rs.179 Cr.)
Offer for Sale 62,50,000 shares (Rs. 76 Cr.)
Issue Type Book Building Issue
Listing At BSE, NSE
Shareholding Pre-Issue 6,89,17,658 shares
Shareholding Post-Issue 8,35,67,658 shares
Market Cap (Pre-IPO) To be declared

Reservation

Investor Category Shares Offered % of Issue
QIB Not more than 50% of Net Offer
Retail Individual Investors Not less than 35% of Net Offer
NII (HNI) Not more than 15% of Net Offer
Total 100.00%

Application Details

Application Lots Shares Amount
Retail (Min) 1 110 Rs.13,420
Retail (Max) 14 1,540 Rs.1,87,880
S-HNI (Min) 15 1,650 Rs.2,01,300
S-HNI (Max) 74 8,140 Rs.9,93,080
B-HNI (Min) 75 8,250 Rs.10,06,500

Promoter Holding

Particulars Percentage
Promoter Holding Pre-Issue 78.22%
Promoter Holding Post-Issue

Promoters: Shankarlal Deepchand Mehta, Babulal D Mehta, Jayesh Natvarlal Pithva and Yashkumar Shankarlal Mehta.

About Rajputana Stainless Ltd.

Incorporated in 1991, Rajputana Stainless Ltd. is engaged in manufacturing long and flat stainless-steel products. The company offers billets, forging ingots, rolled black and bright bars, flat & patti and other ancillary stainless-steel products in over 80 diverse grades.

The company serves domestic customers through direct sales and traders, and exports to UAE, USA, Turkey, Kuwait and Poland. Its products are supplied to industries such as seamless pipes, aerospace, forging, oil & gas, defense, automotive, aviation and precision engineering.

The company operates a manufacturing facility spread over 35,196.98 sq. m. at Kalol, Gujarat, equipped with induction furnace, AOD, CCM, heat treatment facilities, rolling mill and bright bar shop.

Business Model:

Manufacturing of Stainless-Steel Billets and Ingots
Production of Rolled and Bright Bars
Exports and Domestic Distribution

Competitive Strengths:

Integrated manufacturing setup
Diverse stainless-steel product portfolio
Established customer relationships
Experienced promoter and management team
Consistent growth track record

Company Financials (Rs. crore – Restated)

Period Ended 31 Dec 2024 31 Mar 2024 31 Mar 2023 31 Mar 2022
Assets 3,937.91 324.01 297.34 281.10
Total Income 6,880.13 915.50 950.69 767.93
Profit After Tax 315.83 316.29 240.45 86.97
EBITDA 560.00 594.10 438.46 302.45
Net Worth 1,438.31 112.27 81.17 57.76
Reserves & Surplus 741.75 770.51 454.22 213.78
Total Borrowings 903.02 79.76 79.83 91.84

Objects of the Issue (Rs. crore)

S.No. Objects of the Issue Amount
1 Funding capital expenditure for stainless steel seamless pipes facility 18.32
2 Repayment / Prepayment of borrowings 98.00
3 General corporate purposes Balance

Key Performance Indicators

KPI Mar 31, 2024
ROE 32.70%
ROCE 32.17%
Debt/Equity 0.71
RoNW 28.17%
PAT Margin 3.48%
EBITDA Margin 6.53%

IPO Valuation Metrics

Particulars Pre IPO Post IPO
Promoter Holding 78.22%

Company Contact

Particulars Details
Company Name Rajputana Stainless Ltd.
Address 213, Madhwas, Halol Kalol Road, Kalol, Panchmahal, Halol, Gujarat – 389330
Phone +91 63 5816 4770
Email compliance@rajputanastainless.com

IPO Lead Manager(s)

Particulars Details
Lead Manager Nirbhay Capital Services Pvt. Ltd.

IPO Registrar

Particulars Details
Registrar Kfin Technologies Ltd.
Phone 04067162222, 04079611000
Email rsl.ipo@kfintech.com
Website Visit Website

Chanakya IPO Review – by Paresh Gordhandas, CA & Research Analyst

Particulars Details
Analyst View Rajputana Stainless operates in the stainless-steel manufacturing segment with an integrated production facility and diversified product portfolio serving multiple industrial sectors. Expansion into seamless pipes and debt reduction may improve operational leverage; however, margins remain relatively moderate in a competitive metals industry. Investors should monitor capacity utilization, raw material price volatility and export demand trends.
Chanakya View Suitable for investors with moderate to high risk appetite considering cyclicality in the steel sector.

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