Gaja Alternative Asset Management
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Gaja Alternative Asset Management IPO

IPO Open Now
₹14,136
1.76 xOver-subscribed
Bidding Dates 19 Aug, 26 -21 Aug, 26
Min Investment ₹14,136
Lot Size93
Price Range ₹152 – ₹160
Issue Size ₹550.00 Cr.
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IPO Subscription Details
Retail Subscription Details
2.38 x
Non-Institutional Buyers (sHNI)
3.7 x
Non-Institutional Buyers (bHNI)
1.97 x
Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB)
0.09 x
Total
1.76 x
IPO Timeline
IPO Offer Start
19 Aug,26
IPO Offer Ends
21 Aug,26
Allotment Finalisation
24 Aug,26
Refund Initiation
25 Aug,26
Listing of Shares
26 Aug,26

IPO Analysis

Strengths
Strenghts

The company has 20 years of experience in alternative asset management with a consistent track record. The company's differentiated business model focuses on maximizing transmission of economics from funds to the company and informed expense management, with PAT margins improving from 43.04% to 51.94% between Fiscals 2024 to 2026.

Strenghts

The company has completed 28 investments with Prior Investments achieving 5.61x MOIC, Fund II achieving 3.81x MOIC with five fully realized investments, and Fund III with two partial realizations. The company demonstrates versatility in managing investments across different economic cycles.

Strenghts

The company operates in India's fastest growing managed investment products sector with AIF commitments growing at 29.2% CAGR between Fiscals 2019-2026, reaching ₹16.90 trillion as of March 2026. The company is an experienced, independent and home-grown alternative AMC with over two decades of experience.

Risks
Risk

The company derives significant income from Management Fee (38.07% in Fiscal 2026), Carried Interest (47.79% in Fiscal 2026), and Income from Sponsor Commitment. Poor performance of funds managed and advised by the company could cause a decline in income and negatively affect performance, cash flows and financial condition.

Risk

Carried Interest payments depend on fund performance and realization opportunities, which may be limited. The company received ₹754.11 million (47.79% of total income) in Fiscal 2026 as Carried Interest. The timing and receipt of these payments are unpredictable and contribute to cash flow volatility.

Risk

Fair market value of Sponsor Commitments was ₹2,436.23 million in Fiscal 2026. Valuation methodologies can be susceptible to significant subjectivity and derived values may not be realized, potentially resulting in significant losses and Limited Partner confidence issues.

Objectives

The company proposes to invest towards balance Sponsor Commitment to Fund IV constituent funds, Sponsor Commitment to proposed Fund V, and Sponsor Commitment to Secondaries Fund, along with repayment of Bridge Loan Amount.

The company proposes to deploy funds towards fundraising expenses for proposed funds, meeting ongoing corporate contingencies, expenses in ordinary course of business, funding growth opportunities, and establishment of new office locations.

Yearly Financial Results

Annual Financials
Mar 2024
Mar 2025
Mar 2026
Revenue
95.64
122.00
135.53
Expenses
48.98
64.47
70.39
Other Income
8.32
1.31
22.27
Total Revenue
103.96
123.31
157.80
Profit Before Tax
54.98
58.84
87.41
Net Profit
44.74
61.95
81.96

Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet
Mar 2024
Mar 2025
Mar 2026
Total Assets
388.60
451.87
706.49
Current Assets
118.09
200.49
322.89
Fixed Assets
270.50
251.38
383.60
Total Equity & Liabilities
388.60
451.87
706.49
Total Liabilities
54.64
58.41
93.14
Current Liabilities
15.18
21.83
49.33
Non Current Liabilities
39.47
36.58
43.80
Total Equity
333.95
393.46
613.35

Cash Flow

Cash Flow
Mar 2024
Mar 2025
Mar 2026
Net Cash Flow
9.12
-1.32
27.91
Investing Activities
-6.19
14.20
-108.73
Operating Activities
20.89
-8.75
-14.98
Financing Activities
-5.59
-6.76
151.62

About Gaja Alternative Asset Management

Gaja Alternative Asset Management Limited is a well-established alternative asset management company with 20 years of experience, acting as an investment manager to India-focused funds including category II and category I alternative investment funds (AIFs) and as advisors to offshore funds providing capital to companies in India. The company is...more
Managing DirectorMr. Gopal Jain