Funds from the fresh issue will be used to acquire the IGI Belgium Group and IGI Netherlands Group, consolidating global operations under the IGI brand. Remaining proceeds will go towards general corporate purposes.
International Gemmological Institute IPO: price band
The company has fixed a price band of Rs 397-417 per share, where investors can bid for 35 shares in one lot and in multiples thereafter.
International Gemmological Institute IPO: GMP today
Ahead of the issue, the International Gemmological Institute was boasting a GMP of around Rs 85, which is a 20% premium over the issue price.
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International Gemmological Institute IPO: Review
Analysts advised investors to subscribe to the IPO as the company is a renowned organization specializing in the certification and grading of diamonds, gemstones, and jewelry. The company also holds a leadership position in the global market along with consistency in growth in financial metricsIf we attribute FY25 annualized earnings to its post-IPO fully diluted paid-up equity capital, the asking price is at a P/E of 82.90. Based on FY24 earnings, the P/E stands at 110.90, suggesting that the issue appears fully priced.
“The IPO is suitable for investors seeking both listing gains and long-term growth potential,” said Swastika Investmart.
About International Gemmological Institute IPO
Part of the globally recognized IGI Group, the company certifies natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds, jewelry, and colored stones, while also offering gemology education. IGI India holds a 50% market share in India for certification volumes and operates 19 labs across India and one in Türkiye, making it the largest network among peers globally.
Globally, IGI is the second-largest independent certification provider, with a 33% market share in diamond and jewelry certifications in 2023, as per the Redseer Report.
For the nine months ending September 2024, IGI India reported revenue of Rs 788.16 crore and a net profit of Rs 316.83 crore, slightly lower than the previous year.
The IPO is managed by Axis Capital, Kotak Mahindra Capital, Morgan Stanley India, and SBI Capital Markets.
International Gemmological Institute IPO: Opening Date, Allotment and Listing Date
The International Gemmological Institute IPO will open up for public subscription on December 13 and the issue will close on December 17.
Meanwhile, the allotment for the IPO is expected to be finalised on December 18 and the listing of shares will be on December 20.
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