Swastika Infra IPO Day 2: Subscribed 1.64x; Retail surges 60.6%, QIB crosses 1x

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Key Highlights
  • Swastika Infra IPO subscribed 1.64x on Day 2
  • Retail bids surged 60.6% to 1.59x
  • QIB demand crossed 1x mark, rising 44.9%
  • bHNI category jumped 60.4% to 1.46x
  • Issue closes September 25, 2026
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Swastika Infra IPO closed with a robust overall subscription of 7.53x, driven by a massive surge in Non-Institutional Investor demand and strong institutional participation.

Subscription Status

The issue witnessed significant momentum on the final day, with total subscription rising from 2.10x at 11:15 IST to 7.53x by the close. The progression reflects strong high-net-worth and retail participation, pushing the issue well beyond full subscription. The sHNI category recorded a massive increase in subscription from the morning levels, reaching 20.00x, while bHNI demand hit 15.39x.

Day Date QIB NII (bHNI) NII (sHNI) Retail Total
Day 1 23-09-2026 0.69x 0.73x 2.49x 0.70x 0.96x
Day 2 24-09-2026 1.00x 1.46x 3.15x 1.59x 1.64x
Day 3 25-09-2026 3.22x 15.39x 20.00x 5.27x 7.53x

Category-wise Breakdown

Non-Institutional Buyers led the final day's activity with exceptional interest. The sHNI category surged to 20.00x, while the bHNI category also showed strong demand at 15.39x, marking a 581.0% increase from opening levels. Retail investors participated actively, subscribing 5.27x, up 139.5% from the opening levels of the day. Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB) maintained steady interest at 3.22x, marking a 222.0% increase from the opening levels of the day.

Intra-day Timeline on 24-09-2026

Time (IST) QIB NII (bHNI) Retail Total
11:15 0.69x 0.91x 0.99x 1.14x
12:15 0.69x 1.00x 1.14x 1.22x
13:15 0.69x 1.08x 1.24x 1.28x
14:15 0.69x 1.25x 1.35x 1.36x
15:15 0.99x 1.29x 1.42x 1.49x
16:15 0.99x 1.36x 1.49x 1.54x
17:15 1.00x 1.46x 1.59x 1.64x

Offer Details

The IPO opened on September 23, 2026, and closed on September 25, 2026. The price band was set between ₹175.00000 and ₹185.00000 per share.

Parameter Details
Price Band ₹175.00000 - ₹185.00000
Issue Size ₹14,985 - ₹5,00,000 crore
Minimum Bid Qty 81 shares
Opening Date 2026-09-23
Closing Date 2026-09-25

About the Company

Swastika Infra Limited is a Jaipur-based Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company specializing in power transmission and distribution (T&D) infrastructure. Incorporated in August 2019, the company has operational roots tracing back to 1969. It offers turnkey solutions including underground cabling, substation construction, rural/urban electrification, and street lighting. As of July 31, 2026, Swastika Infra has completed 36 EPC projects worth ₹76,467 Lakhs and has 18 ongoing projects aggregating ₹2,03,665 Lakhs in order value.

Financial Highlights

The company reported robust growth in revenue and profitability over the last three fiscal years.

Metric (₹ Crores) FY2026 FY2025 FY2024
Revenue from Operations 503.57 350.76 209.58
Profit Before Tax 55.34 37.02 18.83
Net Profit 41.43 27.45 13.98
Total Equity 156.78 77.02 49.57

Objects of the Issue

The proceeds from the Fresh Issue are intended for:

  • Funding incremental working capital requirements in Fiscal 2027 (₹90.00 crore).
  • General corporate purposes, including strategic initiatives and capital expenditure.
  • Note: The Offer for Sale portion does not generate proceeds for the company.

What's Next

Allotment is expected on September 28, 2026, with listing scheduled for September 30, 2026.

Will the late-day surge in QIB interest sustain through the final day of the IPO to push overall subscription above 2x?

How might the listing performance on September 30 impact sentiment for upcoming small-cap EPC IPOs in the power sector?

Can Swastika Infra effectively mitigate its high client concentration risk and negative operating cash flows post-listing?

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