Vibhor Steel Tubes IPO gets overwhelming response across investor category

In India, listing companies in the primary market has become a new trend in the year 2023, with many companies choosing to go public. This trend continues in the current year as well.

One of the latest IPOs closing today on the main board, namely Vibhor Steel Tubes which manufactures, exports, and supplies steel pipes and tubes to various heavy engineering industries in India, has attracted significant attention during this IPO window, particularly due to substantial subscription levels throughout the IPO subscription period. The IPO opened on February 13 and is closing today, with plans to be listed on February 20, Tuesday.

Objects of the Issue

The net proceeds of the issue, after deducting the related expenses, are intended to be utilized for the following purposes. Firstly, the funds will be directed towards meeting the working capital requirements of the company, ensuring smooth operational continuity. Additionally, the net proceeds will be allocated for general corporate purposes.

Massive Subscription

At the time of writing this article, which is as of February 15, 2024, at 4:03:00 PM, the Vibhor Steel Tubes IPO has witnessed an extraordinary subscription of 316.50 times.

The subscription figures for different categories are as follows: 195.31 times in the retail category, 191.41 times in the QIB category, and an impressive 770.72 times in the NII category. This overwhelming response from investors signifies substantial demand and interest in the public offering.

Here are the day-wise subscription details across various categories:

Financial Performance

Peer Comparison

Business Overview

Founded in 2003, Vibhor Steel Tubes Limited is a prominent player in the manufacturing, export, and supply of steel pipes and tubes, catering to various heavy engineering industries in India. The company boasts a diversified product portfolio, encompassing ERW pipes designed for applications in water transport, oil, gas, and other non-toxic supplies. Additionally, the company offers primer-painted pipes and crash barriers tailored for use on railways, highways, and roads.

With manufacturing facilities strategically located in Raigad, Maharashtra, and Mahabubnagar district, Telangana, along with a warehouse situated in Hisar, Haryana, Vibhor Steel Tubes Limited is well-equipped to meet industry demands.

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