Waterways Leisure Tourism
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Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO

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₹13,842
0.19 xOver-subscribed
Bidding Dates 23 Jun, 26 -25 Jun, 26
Min Investment ₹13,842
Lot Size18
Price Range ₹769 – ₹808
Issue Size ₹585.00 Cr.
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IPO Subscription Details
Retail Subscription Details
0.98 x
Non-Institutional Buyers (sHNI)
0.1 x
Non-Institutional Buyers (bHNI)
0.01 x
Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB)
0 x
Total
0.19 x
IPO Timeline
IPO Offer Start
23 Jun,26
IPO Offer Ends
25 Jun,26
Allotment Finalisation
26 Jun,26
Refund Initiation
29 Jun,26
Listing of Shares
30 Jun,26

IPO Analysis

Strengths
Strenghts

The company is one of the domestic ocean cruise operators in India offering luxurious and inherent Indian experiences. In Fiscal 2025, the company accounted for approximately 79% of the market share in value terms.

Strenghts

The company's cruise experience is designed to cater to the preferences of Indian guests offering an immersive journey into India's rich culture, cuisine, and warm hospitality with diverse culinary options and live entertainment shows.

Strenghts

For Fiscal 2026, 2025 and 2024, the company directly sold 62.25%, 62.98% and 59.96% of the total cabins respectively. Direct bookings reduce commissions paid to travel agents and improve margins.

Risks
Risk

The company currently operates through a single cruise vessel, the 'MV Empress', exposing it to significant operational risks. Any disruption due to mechanical failure, accidents, or unforeseen events could lead to operational disruptions, lost revenue, substantial repair costs, and negative publicity that could severely impact business operations and financial condition.

Risk

The company derives 91.22%, 89.53% and 87.45% of revenue from cruise ticket sales in Fiscals 2026, 2025 and 2024 respectively. A decline in cruise ticket sales due to economic downturns, competition, changing consumer preferences, health concerns, or geopolitical uncertainties could significantly impact business operations and financial performance.

Risk

The company's cruise operations depend on limited third-party service providers for critical services including technical and crew management, hospitality management, and entertainment, representing 23.76% of total expenses in Fiscal 2026. Any disruption in services from these providers could significantly impact ship operations and guest experience.

Objectives

The company proposes to utilize proceeds for deposit/advance lease payment and charter hire charges to Baycruise IFSC for acquisition of vessels Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun on lease. The funds will cover advanced lease rental payments and monthly lease rentals post delivery date of the vessels.

The company intends to deploy balance proceeds towards general corporate purposes including rental and administrative payments, wages, salaries, employee benefits, meeting ongoing contingencies and expenses in ordinary course of business, funding growth opportunities and strategic initiatives.

Yearly Financial Results

Annual Financials
Mar 2024
Mar 2025
Mar 2026
Revenue
444.06
590.61
579.75
Expenses
560.40
483.70
508.74
Other Income
8.09
7.08
7.25
Total Revenue
452.15
597.68
586.99
Profit Before Tax
-122.69
189.58
78.81
Net Profit
-122.73
168.19
52.14

Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet
Mar 2024
Mar 2025
Mar 2026
Total Assets
399.20
247.37
341.78
Current Assets
42.63
148.52
102.68
Fixed Assets
356.57
98.86
239.10
Total Equity & Liabilities
399.20
247.37
341.78
Total Liabilities
517.27
214.59
261.57
Current Liabilities
274.25
193.56
197.44
Non Current Liabilities
243.02
21.04
64.14
Total Equity
-118.07
32.78
80.20

Cash Flow

Cash Flow
Mar 2024
Mar 2025
Mar 2026
Net Cash Flow
9.21
15.66
-27.33
Investing Activities
-74.52
-66.02
10.48
Operating Activities
230.07
129.67
-96.44
Financing Activities
-146.33
-47.99
58.62

About Waterways Leisure Tourism

The company is one of the domestic ocean cruise operators in India, offering luxurious and inherent Indian experiences. The company operates the cruise vessel 'MV Empress' with a capacity of up to 2,005 guests, sailing to domestic destinations such as Mumbai, Goa, Kochi, Chennai, Lakshadweep, Visakhapatnam, and Puducherry, as well...more
Managing Director