Mumbai-based Shankesh Jewellers' Initial Public Offering (IPO) opened for subscription today, Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The jewellery manufacturer aims to raise Rs 367 crore through this offering, with shares priced in a band of Rs 88-93 each. The subscription window will close on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
IPO Details and Company Profile
The IPO comprises a fresh issue of 2,94,82,000 equity shares valued at Rs 274 crore, alongside an Offer For Sale (OFS) of up to 1 crore equity shares worth Rs 93 crore. Investors are required to apply for a minimum of 160 equity shares and in multiples thereafter. The net proceeds from the issue are earmarked for funding working capital requirements, debt repayment, and general corporate purposes.
Established in 2005, Shankesh Jewellers specializes in manufacturing and providing bespoke handcrafted gold jewellery, primarily in 22-karat and 18-karat gold. Their extensive product portfolio includes bangles, bridal jewellery, chokers, jhumkas, necklace sets, mangalsutras, rings, and combined sets.
Anchor Investor Details and Financial Performance
Ahead of its public debut, Shankesh Jewellers successfully raised Rs 110.15 crore from 14 anchor investors. These investors were allocated 1,18,44,600 equity shares at the upper price band of Rs 93 apiece. Notable anchor investors included Tiger Strategies Fund, Zeal Global Opportunities, and Uni Growth Fund.
Financially, Shankesh Jewellers reported a net profit of Rs 106.68 crore on a revenue of Rs 1,630.93 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY26). This marks a significant increase from FY25, where the company recorded a net profit of Rs 40.31 crore on a revenue of Rs 1,403.94 crore. The company currently commands a market capitalization of approximately Rs 1,370 crore at current valuations.
Investor Allocation and Grey Market Premium (GMP)
The IPO reserves 50% of the net offer for Qualified Institutional Bidders (QIBs), while Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs) will receive 15% of the allocation. Retail investors are allotted the remaining 35% of the issue.
As of the latest reports, Shankesh Jewellers was trading at a Grey Market Premium (GMP) of Rs 3-5 per share, indicating potential listing gains of around 3-6% for investors. Aryaman Financial Services is serving as the book-running lead manager for the IPO, with Kfin Technologies as the official registrar. Shares of Shankesh Jewellers are slated to list on both the BSE and NSE on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Brokerage Recommendations
Brokerage firms have offered varied perspectives on the Shankesh Jewellers IPO:
- Swastika Investmart: Neutral
Swastika noted an improved PAT margin but cautioned that growth might not be entirely operational, attributing some to rising gold prices and inventory gains. They highlighted concerns over cash flow and deemed the issue fairly to fully valued at 12.8 times FY26 P/E, recommending it for investors seeking an asset-light, debt-reducing B2B player. - Anand Rathi Share & Stock Brokers: Subscribe for Long-Term
Anand Rathi found the valuation of 12.8 times P/E on FY26 earnings to be fair, considering the company's strong financial growth, improving profitability, asset-light model, and established presence in the B2B handcrafted gold jewellery segment. - SBI Securities: Neutral
SBI Securities pointed out the high working capital requirement and a significant expansion in EBITDA margin, which they believe was largely driven by exponential gold price increases. They valued the IPO at 12.8 times FY26 P/E, on par with peers, and suggested that growth and margins might moderate as gold prices stabilize. - SMIFS: Subscribe
SMIFS highlighted the company's industry-leading return ratios (50.9% ROE and 41.6% ROCE in FY26), a scalable business model, and strong customer relationships, positioning it for sustainable growth. - BP Equities: Subscribe
BP Equities valued the issue at 10.2 times FY26 diluted EPS, representing a meaningful discount to its listed peers. They cited strong return ratios, an established B2B franchise, and asset-light scalability as reasons for their 'subscribe' rating. - Sushil Finance: Subscribe
Sushil Finance recommended a 'subscribe' based on the company's strong earnings trajectory, noting a nearly nine-fold PAT growth over two years to Rs 106.68 crore in FY26. They emphasized the plausible operating leverage in an asset-light, job-work-based B2B model with an established client base. - Master Capital Services: Subscribe for Long-Term
Master Capital Services believes Shankesh Jewellers is well-positioned to capture market share by leveraging operational capacity, supplier relationships, and client connections, further bolstered by participation in industry exhibitions.