Shanti Gold International IPO opens for subscription with healthy GMP. Should you subscribe?
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The Rs 360-crore IPO of Shanti Gold International opened for subscription on Friday in the price band of Rs 189–199 per share. The offer comprises a pure fresh issue of 1.81 crore equity shares and will close on July 29. The company is expected to list on the BSE and NSE on August 1.The grey market premium (GMP) for the IPO is currently hovering around Rs 40, indicating a 20% listing gain expectation.Shanti Gold International, a Mumbai-based manufacturer of 22kt CZ casting gold jewellery, operates primarily on a B2B model and caters to large retail chains including Joyalukkas, Lalithaa Jewellery Mart and Alukkas.Its designs are sold across southern India, which currently contributes more than 70% of revenue. The firm plans to expand into North India with a new 1,200 kg manufacturing unit in Jaipur — a strategic move to enter the plain jewellery segment.Financially, the company has shown robust growth. Revenue rose from Rs 679 crore in FY23 to Rs 1,106 crore in FY25, while net profit surged from Rs 19.8 crore to Rs 55.8 crore during the same period, reflecting a strong CAGR of 68%.EBITDA margins have expanded steadily to 8.83%, and the return on equity (RoE) stood at a healthy 44.85% in FY25. The IPO values the company at a post-issue P/E of 19x, which is at a discount to the industry average of 23x. However, the price-to-book valuation at 7x appears slightly stretched compared to listed peers.Brokerages have recommended subscribing to the issue, citing strong financials, margin expansion, and a clear strategy to diversify its product mix and regional footprint."The company's robust relationships with marquee jewellers, expanding design capabilities (over 400 designs/month), and controlled in-house manufacturing give it scale and brand trust in the B2B jewellery segment," said Canara Bank Securities.While risks such as customer and regional concentration exist, the growth momentum and business fundamentals remain attractive.
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