Aditya Infotech anchor round witnessed a robust start ahead of the company’s INR 1,300 crore IPO, securing INR 582.3 crore from a formidable lineup of 54 institutional investors. This significant pre-IPO raise reflects strong institutional confidence in the CP Plus maker’s long-term prospects, product leadership, and financial performance.
The company allocated 86.26 lakh shares at the upper price band of INR 675 each to anchor investors on 28 July 2025. The Aditya Infotech anchor round saw widespread participation from both foreign and domestic institutional players, including sovereign wealth funds, mutual funds, insurance companies, and investment firms.
Who Participated in the Aditya Infotech Anchor Round?
The Aditya Infotech anchor round featured a stellar mix of participants:
- Foreign Investors: Government of Singapore (INR 59.5 crore), Monetary Authority of Singapore, Goldman Sachs, Nomura, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Ashoka WhiteOak ICAV, Eastspring Investments, Manulife Global Fund, and Allianz Global Investors.
- Domestic Mutual Funds: SBI, HDFC, Nippon, Kotak, Axis, Aditya Birla, Mirae Asset, Tata, Franklin, Invesco, DSP, Motilal Oswal, HSBC, Bandhan, and Edelweiss.
- Insurance Players: ICICI Prudential Life, HDFC Life, SBI Life, Axis Max Life.
- Others: ValueQuest India (Ravi Dharamshi), Kedaara Capital, Carnelian Bharat Amritkaal Fund, Copthall Mauritius Investment, Saraswati Commercial.
Out of the INR 582 crore raised through the Aditya Infotech anchor round, about INR 256.57 crore (44.06% of the anchor portion) was subscribed by 34 domestic mutual fund houses across 15 schemes, signalling broad-based trust from India’s top asset managers.
Aditya Infotech IPO Details & Objectives
The IPO consists of:
- Fresh Issue: INR 500 crore
- Offer for Sale (OFS): INR 800 crore by the Khemka family promoters
Proceeds will primarily be used to repay INR 375 crore in debt, with the remainder reserved for general corporate purposes. As of May 2025, Aditya Infotech’s outstanding borrowings stood at INR 422.8 crore.
Aditya Infotech’s Financial Performance
- FY25 Revenue: INR 3,122.93 crore
- FY25 Net Profit: INR 351.37 crore
- Post-Issue Market Cap: INR 7,911.89 crore
- P/E Valuation: ~22.5x to 43x (FY25 basis), with some brokerages citing ~77x on adjusted earnings
These figures suggest a strong YoY improvement from FY24’s INR 2,795.96 crore revenue and INR 115.17 crore net profit.
IPO Timeline and Key Dates
- Bidding Window: 29–31 July 2025
- Price Band: INR 640–675 per share
- Lot Size: 22 shares and multiples thereof
- Allotment Date: 1 August 2025
- Listing: Expected on NSE and BSE on 5 August 2025
Analyst and Brokerage Views
Brokerage firms have offered varied views on the IPO, largely appreciative of the Aditya Infotech anchor round:
- Anand Rathi: Subscribe for long-term, citing market dominance and consistent profitability.
- Canara Bank Securities: Subscribe with caution, noting valuation concerns but applauding fundamentals.
- Ventura, SMIFS, Lakshmishree, Swastika: Subscribe, citing government-led surveillance expansion and industry tailwinds.
- SBI Securities: Avoid, pointing to a high P/E and weak operating cash flows post-Dixon JV consolidation.
Why the Aditya Infotech Anchor Round Matters
The strength of the Aditya Infotech anchor round offers early assurance to retail and institutional investors. With high-quality participants and a well-diversified investor base, the anchor allocation underscores investor confidence in the CP Plus brand, its extensive product portfolio of over 2,900 SKUs, and the company’s strategic positioning in India’s rapidly expanding video surveillance industry.
As the Aditya Infotech anchor round acts as a lead indicator for the IPO’s momentum, it has significantly enhanced market buzz around the issue, especially as security, AI, and IoT-driven infrastructure investments surge nationwide.
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