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Shadowfax Tech IPO 47% Subscribed on Day 1

Shadowfax Tech IPO 47% Subscribed on Day 1
Shadowfax Tech IPO subscribed 47% on day 1 · thehindubusinessline.com

Shadowfax Technologies, a big logistics company, started selling shares to the public.

On the first day, almost half of the shares were bought.

The company wants to raise money to improve its services and buy new things.

Big investors like Flipkart and Nokia are part of Shadowfax.

The IPO will be open for three days, and the shares cost between ₹118 and ₹124 each.

The company helps many online businesses deliver packages and other services.

Some experts say it's a good idea to buy these shares because the company is growing and has a lot of potential.

However, others think the price is a bit high compared to similar companies.

Key facts

Subscription Rate
47% on day 1
Shares Bid
4,18,39,800
Shares on Offer
8,90,88,807
Retail Investor Subscription
1.11 times
QIB Subscription
38%
NII Subscription
22%
Anchor Investment
₹856 crore
IPO Size
₹1,907.27 crore
Price Band
₹118-124 per share
Company Valuation
Over ₹7,100 crore at higher end
Fresh Issue
₹1,000 crore
Offer for Sale (OFS)
₹907.27 crore
IPO Closing Date
January 22, 2026
Major Investors
Flipkart, TPG, Eight Roads Ventures, Mirae Asset Ventures, Nokia Growth Funds
Company Services
Express parcel deliveries, reverse pickups, hyperlocal and critical logistics solutions
Grey Market Premium (GMP)
₹6
IPO Allotment Date
23 January 2026 (likely)
IPO Listing Date
28 January 2026 (likely)
Lead Managers
ICICI Securities, Morgan Stanley India, JM Financial

Timeline

  1. Shadowfax files for IPO, seeks ₹2,500 crore.

  2. News reveals high reliance on few big customers.

  3. IPO struggles on Day 1, subscribed just 47% due to concerns.

  4. Shadowfax's IPO opens with lackluster response.

Quotes

BP Equities

A brokerage firm providing investment recommendations.

“At the upper end of the price band of Rs. 124 per share, the company is trading at a P/E of 155.0x based on its FY26 annualised earnings. Supported by strong industry tailwinds and clear profitability drivers, STL appears well-positioned to benefit from the evolving digital commerce landscape. We thus recommend a 'SUBSCRIBE' rating to the issue from a medium-to long-term perspective.”
livemint.com

Kantilal Chhaganlal Securities

A brokerage firm providing investment recommendations.

“It is well-positioned to benefit from the rapid expansion of India’s e-commerce and last-mile logistics market, with recent revenue and order volumes growing strongly. However, while revenue momentum and profitability have both been improving (including turning a small profit in FY25 and a notable net profit increase in the first half of FY26), overall margins remain modest, and earnings visibility is still developing. At around a 2.8× Price-to-Sales multiple, the IPO valuation is relatively high compared with peers such as Delhivery, making it a pricier play in the logistics space. As a small player, it has a lot of growth space in the industry, hence long-term can be promising.”
livemint.com

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