SJP Ultrasonic IPO Day 1: Subscribed 0.42x; Retail demand jumps 900% to 0.10x

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Key Highlights
  • SJP Ultrasonic IPO subscribed 0.42x on Day 1
  • Retail demand surged 900% to 0.10x
  • Small HNIs led subscription at 0.70x
  • QIBs remained unsubscribed
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SJP Ultrasonic's IPO subscription held steady at 0.60x on Day 3 (October 2, 2026), matching the Day 2 close. The bHNI segment continues to lead demand at 0.82x, while QIB participation remains absent heading into the final stretch of the issue.

Subscription Status

The overall subscription has been ticking up gradually since Day 1, driven primarily by bHNI bidders. Day 3 morning data shows no fresh movement from the Day 2 close, with the total holding at 0.60x as of the latest snapshot.

Day Date QIB NII (bHNI) NII (sHNI) Retail Total
Day 1 30-09-2026 0.00x 0.00x 0.70x 0.10x 0.42x
Day 2 01-10-2026 0.00x 0.82x 0.82x 0.23x 0.60x
Day 3 02-10-2026 0.00x 0.82x 0.82x 0.23x 0.60x

Category-wise Breakdown

The bHNI category is the standout performer, holding at 0.82x — the highest among all investor categories. Retail has moved up from 0.10x on Day 1 to 0.23x by Day 2 and has held that level into Day 3. The sHNI segment, which opened at 0.70x on Day 1, has also stabilised at 0.82x. QIB participation remains at 0.00x across all three days.

Intra-day Timeline

The following table details the subscription status throughout the first day of bidding:

Time (IST) QIB NII (bHNI) Retail Total
11:15 0.00x 0.00x 0.01x 0.04x
12:15 0.00x 0.00x 0.03x 0.07x
13:15 0.00x 0.00x 0.03x 0.07x
14:15 0.00x 0.00x 0.05x 0.10x
15:15 0.00x 0.00x 0.05x 0.31x
16:15 0.00x 0.00x 0.08x 0.39x
17:15 0.00x 0.00x 0.10x 0.42x

Offer Details

Parameter Details
Price Band ₹67
Issue Size 268,000 – 500,000 shares
Minimum Bid Quantity 4,000 shares
Issue Open September 30, 2026
Issue Close October 5, 2026
Allotment Date October 6, 2026
Listing Date October 8, 2026

About the Company

SJP Ultrasonics Limited, incorporated on January 27, 2012, is an end-to-end plastic joining and industrial automation solution provider headquartered in Vasai East, Palghar, Maharashtra. The company operates across three segments — Plastic Joining Solutions, Industrial Automation, and Laser Technology Solutions — serving B2B customers in automotive, medical, electrical, electronics, FMCG, defence, and packaging industries. It holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and is led by Promoter and MD Jignesh Parekh, with a total workforce of 84 employees.

Financial Highlights

Metric FY2024 FY2025 FY2026
Revenue from Operations (₹ crore) 15.21 21.06 26.56
Total Revenue (₹ crore) 15.22 21.15 26.63
Total Expenses (₹ crore) 10.48 15.65 19.58
Profit Before Tax (₹ crore) 4.74 5.50 7.02
Total Profit / PAT (₹ crore) 3.40 4.17 5.24
Total Assets (₹ crore) 16.97 27.06 35.20
Total Equity (₹ crore) 6.73 14.85 20.09

Objects of the Issue

  • Funding Capital Expenditure towards the Purchase of Machineries (₹13.22 crore): Purchase of Milling Machines, CNC Lathe Machines, Compressors, Robots, Laser Cutting Units, and other equipment to enhance in-house manufacturing capabilities.
  • Funding Working Capital Requirements (₹4.92 crore): To support present and future growth including expanding geographical reach and optimising production capacities in FY2027.
  • General Corporate Purpose (₹3.05 crore): Strategic initiatives, brand building, marketing activities, meeting operating expenses, repayment of borrowings, and other business exigencies.

Risk Factors

  • Revenue Concentration: Approximately 97% of revenue is derived from Plastic Joining Solutions (46.52%) and Industrial Automation (50.48%) in FY2026; any demand decline in these segments could materially affect performance.
  • Customer Concentration: Top five customers contributed 38.52% and top ten customers contributed 55.28% of total revenue in FY2026; loss of any key relationship could cause material revenue fluctuations.
  • Negative Operating Cash Flows: The company reported negative net cash flows from operations of ₹287.68 lakhs in FY2025 and ₹269.87 lakhs in FY2026, relying on financing activities to sustain operations.
  • Non-Compliance with EPF and ESIC: The company failed to register under the Employees Provident Fund Act and Employees State Insurance Act until June 15, 2024, exposing it to potential fines, penalties, and increased contribution demands.
  • Working Capital Intensity: Trade receivables rose sharply from ₹404.85 lakhs (FY2024) to ₹1,162.57 lakhs (FY2025), representing 55.21% of revenue, driven by extended credit periods to OEM customers.

What's Next

The SJP Ultrasonic IPO remains open until October 5, 2026. Allotment is scheduled for October 6, 2026, with listing on October 8, 2026.

How will the continued absence of institutional bids in the remaining days impact the final allotment ratio and potential listing volatility?

Can SJP Ultrasonic resolve its negative operating cash flows and rising trade receivables through the planned capital expenditure without further diluting shareholder value?

What specific mitigation strategies is management implementing to address the regulatory non-compliance risks regarding EPF and ESIC registrations?

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