Indo Farm Equipment To Launch IPO on December 31

Indo Farm Equipment Limited, a renowned manufacturer of tractors and cranes, is set to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) with a total issue size of ₹260.15 crore. In 1994, the company was incorporated under the brands Indo Farm and Indo Power, with a strong export presence in countries like Nepal, Sudan, and Bangladesh. The IPO, which includes fresh issues and an offer for sale, is expected to strengthen the company’s operational capacity and financial stability.

IPO Details and Timeline

The Indo Farm Equipment IPO is a book-built issue valued at ₹260.15 crore, consisting of a fresh issue of ₹184.90 crore (0.86 crore shares) and an offer for sale worth ₹75.25 crore (0.35 crore shares). The price band for the IPO is set at ₹204 to ₹215 per share, with a minimum application size of 69 shares, amounting to ₹14,835 for retail investors. For non-institutional investors, the minimum investment ranges from ₹2,07,690 (14 lots) for small NIIs to ₹10,08,780 (68 lots) for large NIIs.

The IPO opens for subscription on 31 December 2024 and closes on 2 January 2025. The allotment date is 3 January 2025, and the company is scheduled to list on the BSE and NSE on 7 January 2025. Aryaman Financial Services Limited serves as the book-running lead manager, and Mas Services Limited is the registrar.

Objectives of the Issue

The net proceeds from the fresh issue will be utilised for:

• Establishing a dedicated unit to expand the manufacturing capacity for pick-and-carry cranes.
• Repaying or prepaying certain borrowings availed by the company.
• Investing in its NBFC subsidiary, Barota Finance Ltd., to augment its capital base.
• General corporate purposes.

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