Pune-based IT services firm Austere Systems IPO has seen overwhelming investor demand, closing with a subscription of 1,001.78 times on September 9, 2025. The company is raising ₹1515.57 crore via a fresh issue of 28.3 lakh shares priced at ₹5252-55 each, attracting bids worth ₹1111,185 crore nearly 200 times its market valuation.
Austere Systems’ IPO has emerged as the first SME IPO in 2025 to receive more than 1,000 times subscription. Investors placed bids for 203.36 crore shares against an offer of 20.3 lakh shares through 3.15 lakh applications over the September 3–9 period. The strong response underscores growing investor confidence in the SME technology segment.
Among different investor categories:
Additionally, Austere raised ₹4.4 crore via anchor book on September 2, reflecting strong institutional interest before the IPO opened to the public.
The company is issued 28.3 lakh fresh shares with a price band of ₹52–55, raising a total of ₹15.57 crore. Of this, ₹11.6 crore is earmarked for working capital, while the remainder will support general corporate purposes, enabling Austere to scale operations and strengthen its software development capabilities. The IPO allotment for Austere Systems is expected to be finalised tdoay.
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The historic subscription of Austere Systems’ IPO signals robust market confidence in the SME tech sector. With funds raised and strong investor backing, the Pune-based IT firm is well positioned to fuel growth, expand operations, and enhance shareholder value in the coming years.
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Published on: Sep 10, 2025, 12:42 PM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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