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Forcas Studio IPO


August 14, 2024 Written By Mihir Gohel, Reviewed and Fact Checked by Harpal Parmar

Forcas Studio Ltd., an e-commerce and app-based aggregator, is set to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) from August 19 to August 21, 2024. The company aims to raise between ₹36.04 crore and ₹37.44 crore through this offering.

The IPO price band is fixed at ₹77 to ₹80 per share, with a face value of ₹10. Forcas Studio is offering 46.80 lakh shares to the public, with a minimum application size of 1,600 shares. The maximum retail application amount is capped at ₹500,000.

This book-built issue will be listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Pre-IPO, the promoter holding stands at 82.17%, accounting for 106 lakh shares out of the total 1,06,00,000 shares.

For those looking at the e-commerce sector, Forcas Studio’s IPO presents an opportunity to get in on a growing market. The company’s focus on app-based aggregation aligns with the increasing digital trends in India.

Forcas Studio IPO Details

IPO Size 37.44
Price Range ₹77 - ₹80
Retail Quota 35%
QIB Quota 50%
NII Quota 15%
Employee Discount --
Listing at NSE
Minimum Quantity 1600
Investment (cut-off price) ₹128,000
Pre IPO Promotor Holding 82.17%
Post IPO Promotor Holding 60.30%
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Forcas Studio IPO Timelines

19/08/2024
Start Date
21/08/2024
End Date
22/08/2024
Allotment Date View Status
23/08/2024
Refund Initiation
23/08/2024
Credit of Shares to Demat Ac
26/08/2024
Listing Date

Forcas Studio IPO Lot Size

Application Lot Size Shares Amount
Retail Minimum 1 1600 ₹128,000
Retail Maximum 1 1600 ₹128,000
S-HNI Minimum 2 3200 ₹256,000

Forcas Studio IPO Subscription Status

QIB NII Retail EMP Total
205.39 x 701.85 x 415.82 x -- 416.99 x

IPO Performance on Listing Day

Opening Price Closing Price Day High Day Low
₹152 ₹144.40 ₹159.60 ₹144.40

Forcas Studio IPO Company Financials

Year Total Income Total Expense PAT
FY 2021 ₹51.13 ₹50.58 ₹0.58
FY 2022 ₹53.80 ₹53.02 ₹0.81
FY 2023 ₹71.62 ₹70.48 ₹1.17
FY 2024 (10M) ₹96.49 ₹90.95 ₹5.15

About Company

Incorporated in April 2010, Forcas Studio Limited is a prominent player in the Indian menswear market, offering a diverse range of products including shirts, jeans, t-shirts, trousers, cotton pants, sportswear, party wear, fashion wear, and boxers.

The company caters to a wide audience across India, providing its products online under the brand names ‘FTX,’ ‘Tribe,’ and ‘Conteno,’ as well as through bulk orders. Forcas Studio also offers white-label services to renowned brands like Landmark Group, V-Mart Retail, V2 Retail, Highlander, and Cobb.

The company has established a strong online presence on major platforms such as Flipkart, Myntra, Meesho, Amazon, Ajio, Jio Mart, Glowroad, Limeroad, Solvd, and Shopsy. It also has a robust offline presence, selling products through over 500 large-format stores, including V-Mart Retail, V2 Retail, City Kart, Metro Bazar, Kothari Retail, and Sarvana Retail. Serving over 15,000 pin codes in India, Forcas Studio boasts a catalogue of more than 1,200 SKUs.

With four warehouses in Kolkata to manage its supply chain, Forcas Studio Limited employed 68 people as of February 29, 2024. These people cover various functions such as business operations, factory management, marketing, and accounting, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

Incorporation Date Sector Managing Director
2010 FMCG Sailesh Agarwal

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Forcas Studio IPO Strengths

  • Established menswear segment presence with 1,200+ SKUs across India.
  • Innovative in-house design team creating 95% products under ₹499.
  • Strong online presence on top platforms; serving 15,000+ pin codes.
  • Experienced management with two decades in garment industry.
  • Robust customer and supplier relationships ensure repeat business.
  • Expanding market reach in Tier-2, Tier-3, Tier-4 cities.

Forcas Studio IPO Risks

  • Inability to adapt to fashion trends may reduce product demand.
  • Dependency on third-party brand owners and online retailers for revenue.
  • Reliance on contract manufacturers without formal agreements increases risk.
  • Failure of new products or brands could impact growth and profitability.
  • Quality issues from contract manufacturers could harm brand reputation.
  • Concentration of operations in Kolkata region exposes company to regional risks.

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Company Details

Forcas Studio Limited

Tara Maa Tower, B3-71C/161 B B T Road
Vivekanandapur, South 24 Parganas
Thakurpukur Mahestola – 700141,

Phone: +91 3329501056

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.focasstudio.in/

IPO Registar Details

Mas Services Limited

Phone: (011) 2610 4142

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.masserv.com/opt.asp

FAQs

The key objectives of Forcas Studio IPO are:

  • Funding of upgradation of warehouse;
  • Prepayment or repayment of certain secured loans availed by our Company;
  • Funding of working capital requirements of our Company;
  • General Corporate Purposes.

 

Horizon Management Pvt Ltd. is the book-running lead managers for the Forcas Studio IPO.

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