Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO soon

Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO Details

SEBI has granted its approval on September 26, 2025 for the Initial Public Offer (IPO) of Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd., paving the way for its public issue, subject to market conditions and other regulatory clearances. The SEBI nod remains valid for 12 months.

The IPO will be a Book Built Issue of Rs. 727 crore, comprising entirely a fresh issue — with no offer-for-sale component, indicating that all funds raised will flow into the company for business expansion.

The equity shares will be listed on NSE and BSE. Centrum Capital Ltd. acts as the Book Running Lead Manager, while MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd. is the Registrar. Key details such as IPO dates, price band, and lot size are awaited.

🕗 Last Update: 13 October 2025, 6.00 AM

 IPO Key Dates

IPO Opens on Oct, 2025
IPO Closes on Oct, 2025
Allotment on Oct, 2025
Initiation of Refunds Oct, 2025
Credit of Shares  Oct, 2025
Listing Date Oct, 2025

 Subscription updates:

The promoters
Global Shipping and Leisure Limited and Rajesh Chandumal Hotwani are the company promoters..

The promoters hold 99.27 % shares in the pre-IPO capital of the company.

 

Objects of  IPO

The IPO consists fresh issue of capital.

Objects of the Issue Rs. in crores
Payment towards deposit/ advanced lease rental and monthly lease payments to our stepdown subsidiary, Baycruise Shipping and Leasing (IFSC) Private Limited (“Baycruise IFSC”). 552.53
General corporate purposes  

Business :

Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd. operates in the cruise tourism and hospitality segment under its flagship brand Cordelia Cruises, India’s only premium cruise line.

The company currently operates the cruise vessel “MV Empress”, sailing to major domestic destinations such as Mumbai, Goa, Kochi, Chennai, Lakshadweep, Visakhapatnam, and Puducherry.

It also offers international sailings to Hambantota, Trincomalee, and Jaffna (Sri Lanka), and has recently expanded ticket sales for voyages to Phuket (Thailand), Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Langkawi (Malaysia).

Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd. aims to nurture a vibrant cruise culture in India by blending global cruising standards with Indian hospitality, cuisine, and entertainment — delivering an all-round luxury experience at sea.

IPO Details

Opens On ? October 2025
Closes on ? October 2025
Face Value Rs.10
Issue Price Band Rs.?
Lot Size ? Shares
Sale Type Offer for Sale
Total Issue Size ? shares
Total Issue Size Rs. 3000 Cr
Employee Discount Rs. 0
Shareholder Discount Rs. 0
Listing At BSE, NSE

How are the shares offered?

Investor Category Shares Offered
QIB Shares Offered Not less than 50% of the Net Offer
Retail Shares Offered Not more than 35% of the Net Offer
NII Shares Offered Not more than 15% of the Net Offer

How Shares can be applid?

Application Lots Shares Amount
Rs.
Retail (Min)      
Retail (Max)      
S-HNI (Min)      
S-HNI (Max)      
B-HNI (Min)      

How to check Allotment Status

Allotment of this IPO will be announced on ? October 2025 and the link to check allotment is given below:
https://linkintime.co.in/Initial_Offer/public-issues.html

Registered Office of the company
Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd.
A-1601, Marathon Futurex,
NM Joshi Marg,
Lower Parel, Delisle Road,
Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400013

Email: cs@waterways-leisure.com
The Lead Managers
Centrum Capital Ltd.
Intensive Fiscal Services Pvt.Ltd.
Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors Ltd.
Registrar to IPO
Mufg Intime India Pvt ltd

Financial Snapshot

Period Ended 31-Dec-24 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-22
Assets 243.79 327.93 307.02 57.8
Total Income 414.21 450.2 486.22 136.75
Profit After Tax 139.25 -119.96 55.31 -114.98
Net Worth 24.38 -114.77 5.19 -114.85
Reserves and Surplus -40.26 -179.51 -59.55 -114.87
Total Borrowing 4.4 0 0 73.51
Amount in Rs. Crore

Key Performance Indicators

KPI Values
ROE 2.19
ROCE 0.61
RoNW 218.94%
PAT Margin -0.27%

 

 

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