Sunshine Pictures IPO Day 2 Live: Total subscription races to 18.13x, NII (bHNI) soars 161% to 47.48x — Check analysts view and more

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Key Highlights

Sunshine Pictures IPO surged to 18.13x overall subscription on Day 2 (19-Aug-2026), with NII (bHNI) leading at 47.48x after a 161.2% intra-day jump. Retail investors subscribed 21.28x while QIBs remain muted at 0.14x. The film production house, led by MD Vipul Amrutlal Shah, reported FY2026 revenue of ₹74.44 crores and profit before tax of ₹54.06 crores. The issue closes on 20-Aug-2026, with listing scheduled for 25-Aug-2026 at a price band of ₹342–₹360.

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Sunshine Pictures Limited’s IPO has concluded with a staggering total subscription of 105.53x, driven by a massive late-day surge in institutional interest and sustained strong demand from individual investors. The issue was heavily oversubscribed across all categories, with Non-Institutional Individual (NII) buyers leading the pack. Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs), who had been largely absent earlier in the bidding window, jumped from 0.20x to 123.52x in the final hours, signaling a significant shift in sentiment towards the close.

Final Subscription Status

The IPO witnessed a sharp acceleration in subscriptions towards the end of the bidding window on Day 5 (20-08-2026). Here is the day-wise progression:

Day Date QIB NII (bHNI) NII (sHNI) Retail Total
Day 1 14-08-2026 0.00x 0.00x 0.00x 0.00x 0.00x
Day 2 17-08-2026 0.00x 0.00x 0.00x 0.00x 0.00x
Day 3 18-08-2026 0.03x 9.18x 4.61x 5.87x 4.26x
Day 4 19-08-2026 0.14x 47.48x 28.40x 21.28x 18.13x
Day 5 20-08-2026 123.52x 193.88x 198.42x 56.10x 105.53x

Intra-day timeline on 20-08-2026

The final day saw dramatic movement, with QIBs jumping from 0.20x to 123.52x (+61660.0%) and the total subscription rising by 278.0% in the last few hours.

Time (IST) QIB NII (bHNI) Retail Total
05:45 0.20x 75.01x 28.97x 27.92x
06:45 7.93x 95.09x 33.97x 36.95x
07:45 12.33x 116.31x 38.33x 45.92x
08:45 25.45x 141.52x 43.41x 58.21x
09:45 61.03x 171.65x 48.82x 79.12x
10:45 123.52x 191.90x 53.71x 104.20x
11:45 123.52x 193.88x 56.10x 105.53x

Category-wise Breakdown

  • NII (sHNI): Led the subscription with 198.42x.
  • NII (bHNI): Strong participation with 193.88x.
  • QIB: Late-stage surge to 123.52x.
  • Retail: Subscribed 56.10x.
  • Employees: 0 x subscription.

About the Company

Sunshine Pictures Limited is a production house incorporated in 2007, engaged in originating, creating, developing, producing, marketing and distributing films, TV serials and web series. The company is a technology-driven content creator specializing in multi-format commercial films with emphasis on innovation in storytelling and production techniques. It operates through both co-production partnerships with reputable studios and standalone productions.

Financial Highlights

Particulars FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026
Revenue from Operations (₹ crores) 133.80 103.33 74.44
Total Profit (₹ crores) 53.35 34.46 40.02
Total Equity (₹ crores) 70.60 105.07 145.13

Note: FY 2024 and FY 2025 figures are consolidated; FY 2026 figures are standalone.

Objects of the Issue

  • To meet the Working Capital Requirements: ₹112.50 crores towards funding long-term working capital requirements to manage day-to-day operations.
  • General Corporate Purposes: Balance Net Proceeds for strategic initiatives, partnerships, acquisitions, brand building, and repayment of borrowings.

Risk Factors

  • Dependence on Audience Acceptance: Success depends on unpredictable audience acceptance; the company has experienced losses from underperforming films.
  • Dependence on Indian Box Office: 89.68% of Fiscal 2026 revenue was from film production and distribution; poor box office receipts could significantly impact results.
  • Negative Cash Flows: The company sustained negative cash flow from operating activities of ₹3,320.63 lakhs in Fiscal 2026.

What's Next

  • Allotment Date: 2026-08-21
  • Listing Date: 2026-08-25
  • Basis of Allotment: To be determined based on final subscription levels.

Will the late-stage surge in QIB subscriptions on Day 2 sustain through the final bidding day to balance out the heavy institutional skew?

How will the company utilize the ₹112.50 crores allocated for working capital given the negative cash flow from operating activities reported in FY2026?

Can Sunshine Pictures reduce its high customer concentration risk of 74.81% using the proceeds earmarked for strategic partnerships and acquisitions?

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