Godavari Biorefineries IPO to open for subscription today. Should you bid?

The initial public offering (IPO) of Godavari Biorefineries is set to open for subscription on Wednesday and will remain available until October 25. The IPO features a fresh issue of Rs 325 crore, alongside an offer-for-sale (OFS) of up to 6.53 million shares from existing shareholders and promoters.

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The initial public offer (IPO) of Godavari Biorefineries will open for subscription on Wednesday. The issue will be available for bidding till October 25. The IPO includes a fresh issue worth Rs 325 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of up to 6.

53 million shares by existing shareholders and promoters. Private equity firm Mandala Capital AG will exit the company, selling its entire stake of 49,26,983 shares in the OFS. Godavari Biorefineries price band The company has fixed a price band of Rs 334-342 per share, where investors can bid for 42 shares in one lot.



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"The company is burdened with significant debt. The IPO appears to be highly priced. While the company may benefit from the liberalized ethanol production norms, the current IPO valuation is not recommended.

Investors who believe in the company's long-term prospects and are willing to accept the risks associated with the high debt and recent financial challenges may consider applying with caution," said Swastika Investmart. Other details Proceeds from the fresh issue will be used to repay Rs 240 crore of debt, with the remainder allocated for general corporate purposes. As of June 2024, Godavari Biorefineries had consolidated debt of Rs 748.

9 crore. The company is one of India’s largest ethanol producers by volume, with a bio-refinery capacity of 570 KLPD for ethanol production. Its diverse portfolio includes bio-based chemicals, sugar, ethanol, and power, catering to industries such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and fuel.

In line with government initiatives to boost ethanol blending, Godavari plans to expand its distillery capacity from 600 KLPD to 1,000 KLPD. Godavari Biorefineries supplies products to leading companies including Hershey India, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, and LANXESS India, among others. Financially, the company's profit fell to Rs 12.

3 crore for the year ending March 2024, down from Rs 19.6 crore the previous year, while revenue dropped to Rs 1,686.7 crore from Rs 2,014.

7 crore. For the June 2024 quarter, the company posted a loss of Rs 26.1 crore on revenue of Rs 522.

5 crore. The IPO is being managed by Equirus Capital and SBI Capital Markets, with Link Intime India serving as the registrar. ( Disclaimer : Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own.

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