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Afcons Infrastructure IPO


October 1, 2024 Written By Mihir Gohel, Reviewed and Fact Checked by Harpal Parmar

Afcons Infrastructure Ltd., a prominent construction and engineering company, is opening its Initial Public Offering (IPO) from October 25-29, 2024 on both BSE and NSE.

This ₹5,430 crore IPO consists of a fresh issue worth ₹1,250 crore and an offer for sale of ₹4,180 crore. The company has set the price band at ₹440-463 per share, with a face value of ₹10 per share.

The minimum lot size is 32 shares, requiring a base investment of ₹14,816 at the upper price band. Employees can benefit from a discount of ₹44 per share on the final offer price.

Afcons Infrastructure IPO Details

IPO Size ₹5,430.00 Cr
Price Range ₹440 - ₹463
Retail Quota 35%
QIB Quota 50%
NII Quota 15%
Employee Discount ₹44 per share
Listing at NSE and BSE
Minimum Quantity 32
Investment (cut-off price) ₹14,816
Pre IPO Promotor Holding 99.48%
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Afcons Infrastructure IPO Timelines

25/10/2024
Start Date
29/10/2024
End Date
30/10/2024
Allotment Date View Status
31/10/2024
Refund Initiation
31/10/2024
Credit of Shares to Demat Ac
04/11/2024
Listing Date

Afcons Infrastructure IPO Lot Size

Application Lot Size Shares Amount
Retail Minimum 1 32 ₹14,816
Retail Maximum 13 416 ₹192,608
S-HNI Minimum 14 448 ₹207,424
S-HNI Maximum 67 2144 ₹992,672
B-HNI Minimum 68 2176 ₹1,007,488

Afcons Infrastructure IPO Subscription Status

QIB NII Retail EMP Total
3.99x 5.31x 0.99x 1.77x 2.77x

IPO Performance on Listing Day

Opening Price Closing Price Day High Day Low
₹426 ₹474.20 ₹479.45 ₹420.25

Afcons Infrastructure IPO Company Financials

Year Total Income Total Expense PAT
FY 2021 ₹9,521.12 ₹9,230.61 ₹169.91
FY 2022 ₹11,269.55 ₹10,863 ₹357.61
FY 2023 ₹12,844.09 ₹12,245.02 ₹410.80
FY 2024 (6 M) ₹6,655.35 ₹6,367.92 ₹195.13

About Company

Afcons Infrastructure Limited, part of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, is a leading engineering and construction company in India with over 60 years of experience in executing complex EPC projects globally. Recognized as one of India’s largest international infrastructure firms by the 2023 ENR Top International Contractors rankings, Afcons has a strong presence in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Since its inception in 1959, Afcons has completed 76 projects across 15 countries, achieving a historic contract value of ₹522.20 billion by September 30, 2023. Currently, it manages 67 active projects in 13 countries with an order book valued at ₹348.88 billion. Noteworthy projects include the Chenab Bridge, the tallest single-arch railway bridge globally, and the Atal Tunnel, recognized as the longest highway tunnel above 3,000 meters.

Afcons operates in diverse infrastructure sectors such as marine and industrial construction, surface transport, urban infrastructure, hydro and underground projects, and oil and gas. Its commitment to excellence is highlighted by multiple awards, including the MIKE (Most Innovative Knowledge Enterprise) award from 2018 to 2023 at both national and global levels.

Incorporation Date Sector Managing Director
1959 Construction Paramasivan Srinivasan

Know Before Investing

Afcons Infrastructure IPO Strengths

  • Afcons Infrastructure has successfully completed 26 projects across 10 countries, with a total contract value of ₹255,041.42 million.
  • Globally recognized, Afcons is ranked 10th in marine and port facilities and 12th in bridges by the 2023 ENR rankings.
  • Afcons’ diverse order book has grown from ₹262,484.65 million in 2021 to ₹348,883.91 million in 2023, reflecting strong financial and operational performance.
  • Afcons has consistently won the MIKE award from 2018 to 2023 for its project management and knowledge practices excellence.

Afcons Infrastructure IPO Risks

  • Afcons faces bidding risks; it won 6, 16, 16, and 12 projects in 2023, 2023, 2022, and 2021 respectively, and failed bids are non-recoverable.
  • Heavy reliance on government contracts, which constituted 68.42% of the order book as of September 30, 2023, exposes Afcons to policy and payment delays.
  • Capital intensity requires significant working capital; as of September 30, 2023, working capital loans stood at ₹13,904.47 million, impacting liquidity.
  • High receivable delays risk, with ₹21,060.94 million overdue by more than six months as of September 30, 2023, potentially straining cash flows.

Swot Analysis for Afcons Infrastructure IPO

Strengths

Large Scale Complex Projects, Strong Track Record

Weaknesses

Government Dependency, Capital Intensive

Opportunities

New Geographies, Government Push for Infra Build

Threats

Geopolitical Tensions, Bureaucratic Complications

Company Details

Afcons Infrastructure Limited

Afcons House, 16 Shah Industrial Estate,
Veera Desai Road
ndheri (West), Mumbai,-400053

Phone: 022 67191214

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.afcons.com/en

IPO Registar Details

Link Intime India Private Ltd

Phone: +91-22-4918 6270

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://linkintime.co.in/initial_offer/public-issues.html

FAQs

The key objectives of Afcons Infrastructure IPO are:

  • Capital expenditure towards purchase of construction equipment
  • Funding long term working capital requirements
  • Prepayment or scheduled repayment of a portion of certain outstanding borrowings and acceptances availed by the Company
  • General corporate purpose

ICICI Securities Limited, Dam Capital Advisors Ltd, Jefferies India Private Limited, Nomura Financial Advisory And Securities (India) Pvt Ltd, Nuvama Wealth Management Limited, SBI Capital Markets Limited are the book-running lead managers for the Afcons Infrastructure IPO.

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