December 2025 SME IPOs Face Steep Declines Despite Massive Oversubscription
December 2025 SME IPOs experienced significant value destruction despite massive oversubscription, with 12 companies declining 30% to 70% from issue prices. Logiciel Solutions Ltd and Shri Kanha Stainless Ltd led the decline at 70% and 67% respectively, while sectors including IT services, manufacturing, logistics, and agro-processing all faced similar market pressures, highlighting the high-risk nature of SME segment investments.
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The SME IPO segment experienced a harsh reality check in December 2025, as investor enthusiasm for massive oversubscriptions failed to translate into sustainable market performance. Despite witnessing oversubscription rates often running into hundreds of times, 12 SME stocks that debuted during the month collectively suffered steep declines ranging from 30% to 70% from their respective issue prices.
Worst Performing SME IPOs
The December 2025 SME listings presented a sobering picture of post-IPO performance across various sectors:
| Company | Listing Date | Current Price (₹) | Decline from Issue Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logiciel Solutions Ltd | 5 Dec 2025 | 48.34 | 70% |
| Shri Kanha Stainless Ltd | 10 Dec 2025 | 28.70 | 67% |
| Astron Multigrain Ltd | 8 Dec 2025 | 20.43 | 59% |
| Sundrex Oil Company Ltd | 30 Dec 2025 | 31.75 | 54% |
| Western Overseas Study Abroad Ltd | 11 Dec 2025 | 26.70 | 51% |
| Riddhi Display Equipments Ltd | 15 Dec 2025 | 40.12 | 50% |
Technology and Services Sector Impact
Logiciel Solutions Ltd emerged as the worst performer among December SME listings, with shares closing at ₹48.34 per share. The IT solutions provider, which offers software development and technology consulting services primarily to small and mid-sized enterprises, witnessed a 70% decline from its issue price since listing on 5 Dec 2025. The company currently maintains a market capitalisation of ₹36 cr.
Methodhub Software Ltd showed relatively better resilience in the IT sector, with shares closing at ₹116.65 per share. Despite a 28% correction since its 12 Dec 2025 listing, the company maintained the highest market capitalisation among the group at ₹220 cr.
Manufacturing Sector Struggles
Shri Kanha Stainless Ltd recorded the second-steepest decline, with shares plunging 67% to ₹28.70 per share since its 10 Dec 2025 debut. The stainless steel manufacturer, which supplies coils, sheets, and related products to industrial customers, currently holds a market capitalisation of ₹45 cr.
Riddhi Display Equipments Ltd, specializing in display solutions and kitchen equipment, saw shares drop 50% to ₹40.12 per share following its 15 Dec 2025 listing. The company maintains a market capitalisation of ₹35 cr.
Logistics and Energy Sectors
The logistics sector also faced significant pressure, with Neptune Logitek Ltd shares falling 48% to ₹52.23 per share since its 22 Dec 2025 listing. The freight forwarding and warehousing services provider holds a market capitalisation of ₹72 cr.
Sundrex Oil Company Ltd, operating in lubricants and specialty chemicals, declined 54% to ₹31.75 per share since its 30 Dec 2025 debut, maintaining a market capitalisation of ₹42 cr.
Market Reality Check
The collective underperformance of these SME IPOs reflects the disconnect between initial investor enthusiasm and actual market demand post-listing. SSMD Agrotech India Ltd showed the most modest decline at 30%, with shares trading at ₹51 per share since its 2 Dec 2025 listing.
The sharp corrections across diverse sectors highlight the inherent risks associated with SME investments and the challenges of sustaining initial market momentum in smaller companies with limited operational scale and market presence.
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