Fascinate Textiles IPO Day 3: Issue subscribed 0.46x so far. Check issue details and key dates

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Key Highlights

Fascinate Textiles IPO closes at 0.46x subscription. QIBs led demand at 1.22x, while Retail and NII remained undersubscribed at 0.36x and 0.79x respectively. The company reported FY26 revenue of ₹117.09 crores and PAT of ₹15.10 crores. Proceeds will fund capex and working capital.

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Fascinate Textiles Limited’s initial public offering (IPO) has concluded with a final overall subscription of 1.51x. The Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB) segment drove the momentum, subscribing 22.74 times the available shares, while the Retail category also crossed the fully subscribed mark at 1.34x. The Non-Institutional Individual (NII) category saw strong late-day interest, with bHNI reaching 1.52x and sHNI at 0.51x.

Final Subscription Status

The IPO saw a significant surge in institutional interest over the bidding window. While Day 1 and Day 2 showed modest progress, Day 3 witnessed a massive jump in QIB bids, propelling the overall subscription from 0.91x to 1.00x by Day 4 and closing at 1.51x on Day 5.

Day Date QIB NII (bHNI) NII (sHNI) Retail Total
Day 1 13-08-2026 1.22x 0.17x 0.79x 0.36x 0.46x
Day 2 14-08-2026 7.35x 0.18x 0.79x 0.43x 0.56x
Day 3 17-08-2026 22.74x 0.23x 0.79x 0.73x 0.91x
Day 4 18-08-2026 22.74x 0.27x 0.80x 0.86x 1.00x
Day 5 19-08-2026 22.74x 1.52x 0.51x 1.34x 1.51x

Intra-day timeline on 19-08-2026

The subscription picked up pace towards the end of the bidding window, with notable jumps in the NII (bHNI) and Retail categories.

Time (IST) QIB NII (bHNI) Retail Total
05:45 22.74x 0.30x 1.00x 1.08x
06:45 22.74x 0.35x 1.06x 1.15x
07:45 22.74x 0.38x 1.12x 1.26x
08:45 22.74x 0.41x 1.18x 1.37x
09:45 22.74x 0.46x 1.26x 1.43x
10:45 22.74x 0.51x 1.34x 1.51x

Category-wise Breakdown

  • QIB: 22.74x (Fully Subscribed)
  • NII (bHNI): 1.52x (Fully Subscribed)
  • NII (sHNI): 0.51x (Undersubscribed)
  • Retail: 1.34x (Fully Subscribed)
  • Overall: 1.51x

About the Company

Fascinate Textiles Limited is a West Bengal-based garment manufacturer specializing in readymade garments across menswear, womenswear, and childrenswear, with a significant focus on children's apparel. Founded in 2017, the company operates an integrated manufacturing facility in Barasat, conducting most operations in-house including cutting, printing, stitching, and finishing. It follows an order-driven B2B model, serving large-format retailers and wholesalers.

Financial Highlights

The company has shown consistent revenue growth over the last three years. Total equity has also increased significantly, reflecting retained earnings and potential capital infusion.

Particulars FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026
Revenue from Operations (₹ crores) 28.88 60.25 117.09
Total Profit (₹ crores) 0.48 5.81 15.10
Total Equity (₹ crores) 4.45 10.45 31.44

Objects of the Issue

  • Funding Capital Expenditure requirement towards setting up additional manufacturing facility: ₹12.35 crores
  • Funding the working capital requirements: ₹25.15 crores
  • Prepayment and repayment of all or a portion of certain secured and unsecured loan: ₹2.68 crores
  • General Corporate Purpose: No specific amount mentioned
  • To meet the Offer expenses: No specific amount mentioned

Risk Factors

  • Dependency on Key Customers: Top ten customers contributed 72.99% of total sales in FY 2026; loss of any significant customer could disrupt cash flow.
  • Negative Operating Cash Flows: The company incurred negative cash flows from operating activities of ₹(1,087.37) lakhs in FY 2026 due to increases in trade receivables and inventories.
  • High Trade Receivables Risk: Trade receivables grew at 224.67% compared to revenue growth of 108% in FY 2025, exposing the company to credit risk.

What's Next

The IPO closed on 2026-08-19. Allotment status will be updated shortly after the basis of allotment is finalized. Investors can check the allotment status on the registrar's website or through their broker platforms. Listing dates will be announced post-allotment.

How will the significant disparity between QIB oversubscription and retail undersubscription impact the initial listing price and volatility?

Given the negative operating cash flows and high trade receivables, what specific measures will Fascinate Textiles implement to improve liquidity post-IPO?

Will the company's heavy reliance on the top ten customers (73% of sales) pose a long-term risk to revenue stability if key retail partners reduce orders?

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Fascinate Textiles IPO Day 2 Live: QIB booked 1x - Check analysts view and more

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Key Highlights

Fascinate Textiles IPO Day 2 shows QIB subscription at 1x and Retail at 0.17x. Total subscription is 0.17x. The price band is ₹148.00000 to ₹156.00000 with a min bid qty of 1600.

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Fascinate Textiles IPO is currently in its second day of subscription. As per the latest data, the issue has seen a total subscription of 0.17x. Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB) have subscribed 1x, indicating institutional interest, while the Retail category stands at 0.17x.

Subscription Status

The subscription figures for Day 2 reflect the following breakdown across categories:

Category Subscription Multiple
QIB 1 x
Retail 0.17 x
Non-Institutional Buyers (bHNI) 0.2 x
Non-Institutional Buyers (sHNI) 0.06 x
Employees 0 x
Total Subscribed 0.17 x

About the Company

Fascinate Textiles is offering shares to the public through this initial public offering. The company operates in the textiles sector. Investors are advised to review the DRHP for detailed business operations and financial performance.

Key Dates

The IPO is open for subscription with the following key details:

  • Floor Price: ₹148.00000
  • Ceiling Price: ₹156.00000
  • Min Bid Qty: 1600
  • Min IPO Size: 355200
  • Max IPO Size: 500000

Investors can track the live subscription status on the exchange websites as the issue progresses towards its closing date.

Will the strong 1x subscription from Qualified Institutional Buyers signal enough momentum to drive retail interest in the final days of the IPO?

How might the current weak retail subscription of 0.17x impact the likelihood of the issue being fully subscribed or potentially under-subscribed?

Given the modest price band between ₹148 and ₹156, do analysts believe the valuation adequately reflects Fascinate Textiles' growth potential in the competitive textile sector?

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