Forge Auto International IPO Details

Bookbuilding IPO | ₹31 Cr | Listed at NSE SME | Thu, Sep 26, 2024 - Mon, Sep 30, 2024

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Forge Auto International IPO is a book build issue of ₹31.10 crores. The issue is entirely a fresh issue of 0.29 crore shares of ₹31.10 crore.

Forge Auto International IPO bidding started from Sep 26, 2024 and ended on Sep 30, 2024. The allotment for Forge Auto International IPO was finalized on Oct 1, 2024. The shares got listed on NSE SME on Oct 4, 2024.

Forge Auto International IPO price band is set at ₹108 per share. The lot size for an application is 1,200. The minimum amount of investment required by an retail is ₹1,29,600 (1200 shares) (based on upper price). The minimum lot size for investment in HNI is 2 lots (2,400 shares), amounting to ₹2,59,200.

Hem Securities Ltd. is the book running lead manager and Bigshare Services Pvt.Ltd. is the registrar of the issue. The Market Maker of the company is Hem Finlease Pvt.Ltd..

Refer to Forge Auto International IPO RHP for detailed Information.

IPO Open

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

IPO Close

Mon, Sep 30, 2024

Issue Price

₹108 per share

Market Cap (Pre-IPO)

₹117.94 Cr

IPO Details

IPO Date26 to 30 Sep, 2024
Listed onFri, Oct 4, 2024
Face Value10 per share
Price Band₹102 to ₹108
Issue Price₹108 per share
Lot Size1,200 Shares
Sale TypeFresh capital only
Issue TypeBookbuilding IPO
Listing AtNSE SME

Total Issue Size28,80,000 shares
(agg. up to ₹31 Cr)
Reserved for Market Maker
1,46,400 shares
(agg. up to ₹2 Cr)
Hem Finlease Pvt.Ltd.
Fresh Issue
(Ex Market Maker)
27,33,600 shares
(agg. up to ₹30 Cr)
Net Offered to Public27,33,600 shares
(agg. up to ₹30 Cr)
Share Holding Pre Issue80,40,000 shares
Share Holding Post Issue1,09,20,000 shares
NSE Symbol FORGEAUTO
ISININE0YKW01013

IPO Timetable

Issue Reservation

Forge Auto International IPO comprises a total issue size of 28,80,000 shares. The net offer to the public is 27,33,600 shares, after excluding 1,46,400 shares allotted on a firm basis. Of the Net offer 13,65,600 (49.96%) are allocated to QIB, 4,10,400 (15.01%) allocated to NII 9,57,600 (35.03%) allocated to RII.

Investor Category Shares Offered % of Net Issue% of Total Issue
QIB Shares Offered 13,65,60049.96%47.42%
  − Anchor Investor Shares Offered 8,18,40028.42%
  − QIB (Ex. Anchor) Shares Offered 5,47,20019.00%
NII (HNI) Shares Offered 4,10,40015.01%14.25%
Retail Shares Offered 9,57,60035.03%33.25%
Firm Reservations
Market Maker Shares Offered 1,46,4005.08%
Total Shares Offered 28,80,000100.00%100.00%

IPO Lot Size

Investors can bid for a minimum of 1,200 shares and in multiples thereof. 

Application Lots Shares Amount
Retail (Min) 1 1,200 ₹1,29,600
Retail (Max) 1 1,200 ₹1,29,600
HNI (Min) 2 2,400 ₹2,59,200
IPO Subscription Details

IPO Anchor Investors

Forge Auto International IPO raises ₹8.84 crore from anchor investors. Forge Auto International IPO Anchor bid date is September 25, 2024.
📝 Anchor Investors Letter (PDF)

Bid DateWed, Sep 25, 2024
Shares Offered8,18,400
Anchor Portion (₹ Cr.)8.84
Anchor lock-in period end date for 50% shares (30 Days)Thu, Oct 31, 2024
Anchor lock-in period end date for remaining shares (90 Days)Mon, Dec 30, 2024

About Forge Auto International Ltd.

Incorporated in 2001, Forge Auto International Limited is an engineering company that forges and manufactures complex, safety-critical, forged, and precision-machined components for the auto industry (automobiles, tractors, railways) and non-auto sectors (agriculture parts, hydraulic parts, striking tools).

The company serves its customers, including domestic and global original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs") engaged in manufacturing for both the automotive and non-automotive sectors. Its products are used across various industries by a diverse customer base.

The company's revenue from the sale of machined and forging products increased from ?10951.99 lakhs in Fiscal 2021 to Rs 17664.85 lakhs in Fiscal 2023, reflecting a 27% CAGR, demonstrating its heightened focus on its products.

The company manufactures short and long forks, flange yokes, ball studs, gear blanks, and stub axle assemblies for commercial vehicles, railway bogies, tractors, agricultural equipment, and sledgehammers.

The company is certified with the following standards: ISO 9001:2015 for quality management systems, ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management systems, OHSAS 18001:2007 for occupational health and safety management systems, IATF 16949:2016 for doing business with OEMs manufacturing components in the automotive industry, and ZED GOLD by the Government of India for sustainability with Zero Effect and Zero Defect.

Competitive Strength

  • The company's manufacturing facility has an installed capacity of 20000MT for forging and 25 lakh units for the machining section.
  • The company has long-standing relationships with its customers because of its commitment to quality, timely delivery, prompt payments, and adaptability.
  • The company has obtained certifications by the Government of India for sustainability with zero effect and zero defect for its manufacturing facility.

As of March 31, 2024, the company has an in-house sales and marketing team of 14 employees.

As of March 31, 2024, the company has 366 permanent employees in various departments.

Company Financials (Restated)

Period Ended31 Mar 202431 Mar 202331 Mar 2022
Assets101.4982.7456.78
Total Income181.57177.64134.00
Profit After Tax6.694.962.64
NET Worth20.2116.6013.68
Reserves and Surplus12.77
Total Borrowing40.4631.8326.20
Amount in ₹ Crore

IPO Objects of the Issue

The Company proposes to utilise the Net Proceeds from the Issue towards the following objects:

# Issue Objects Est Amt (₹ Cr.)
1 To meet Working Capital requirements 19.00
2 Repayment of certain borrowing availed by our Company, in part or full 5.00
3 General Corporate Purpose 4.29

Key Performance Indicator (KPI)

Pre IPOPost IPO
EPS (₹)8.326.13
P/E (x)12.9817.63
Promoter Holding100%73.63%
Market Cap117.94 Cr.
The promoters of the company are Parmod Gupta and Rajan Mittal.
  • The value will be calculated using Equity Dilution = Share Holding Pre Issue - Share Holding Post Issue
  • The Pre IPO EPS is calculated based on Pre issue shareholding as on date of RHP and the latest FY earnings as of March 31, 2024 available in RHP.
  • The Post Issue EPS is calculated based on the Post issue shareholding and annualized FY earnings of March 31, 2024 available in RHP.

IPO Review

[Dilip Davda]
The company is in the business of manufacturing complex and safety critical, forged and precision machined components for auto, agri and other sectors. It posted steady growth in its top and bottom lines for the reported periods. Based on FY24 earnings, the issue appears fully priced. Investors may park moderate funds for long term.
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Forge Auto International IPO Recommendations

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Forge Auto International IPO Subscription Status (Bidding Detail)

The Forge Auto International IPO is subscribed 49.28 times on September 30, 2024 6:19:59 PM (Day 3). The public issue subscribed 61.95 times in the retail category, 20.13 times in the QIB category, and 58.55 times in the NII category. Check Day by Day Subscription Details (Live Status)

CategorySubscription (times)Shares OfferedShares bid for
QIB20.135,47,2001,10,13,600
NII*58.554,10,4002,40,30,000
Retail61.959,57,6005,93,28,000
Total49.2819,15,2009,43,71,600

Total Application : 49,440

*Market Maker portion is not included to NII/HNI.

IPO Expenses

# Issue Expenses Est Amt (₹ Cr.)
1 Book Running Lead Manger Fees including underwriting commission 0.57
2 Fees Payable to Registrar to the Issue 0.01
3 Fees Payable for Advertising and Publishing Expenses 0.16
4 Fees Payable to Regulators including Stock Exchanges 0.07
5 Payment for Printing & Stationery, Postage, etc. 0.02
6 Fees Payable to Statutory Auditor, Legal Advisors and other Professionals 0.04
7 Others, if any (Fees payable for Marketing & distribution expenses, Uploading fees to Sponsor Bank/Banker(s) to the Issue, Selling Commission, Brokerage, Processing Fees*, and Miscellaneous Expenses) 1.95

Listing Day Trading Information

Price DetailsNSE SME
Final Issue Price108.00
Open113.00
Low107.35
High115.00
Last Trade109.35

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IPO Registrar

Bigshare Services Pvt.Ltd.

Contact Details

Forge Auto International Ltd. Address
Village Mangarh,
Kohara
Machhiwara Road
Ludhiana, Punjab, 141001
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IPO FAQs

Forge Auto International IPO is a SME IPO of 28,80,000 equity shares of the face value of ₹10 aggregating up to ₹31 Crores. The issue is priced at ₹108 per share. The minimum order quantity is 1200.

The IPO opens on Thu, Sep 26, 2024, and closes on Mon, Sep 30, 2024.

Bigshare Services Pvt.Ltd. is the registrar for the IPO. The shares are proposed to be listed on NSE SME.

Zerodha customers can apply online in Forge Auto International IPO using UPI as a payment gateway. Zerodha customers can apply in Forge Auto International IPO by login into Zerodha Console (back office) and submitting an IPO application form.

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  2. Go to Portfolio and click the IPOs link.
  3. Go to the 'Forge Auto International IPO' row and click the 'Bid' button.
  4. Enter your UPI ID, Quantity, and Price.
  5. Submit IPO application form.
  6. Visit the UPI App (net banking or BHIM) to approve the mandate.

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The Forge Auto International IPO opens on Thu, Sep 26, 2024 and closes on Mon, Sep 30, 2024.

Forge Auto International IPO lot size is 1200, and the minimum amount required for application is ₹1,29,600.

You can apply in Forge Auto International IPO online using either UPI or ASBA as a payment method. ASBA IPO application is available in the net banking of your bank account. UPI IPO Application is offered by brokers who don't offer banking services. Read more detail about applying IPO online through Zerodha, Upstox, 5Paisa, Nuvama, HDFC Bank, and SBI Bank.

The finalization of Basis of Allotment for Forge Auto International IPO will be done on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, and the allotted shares will be credited to your demat account by Thu, Oct 3, 2024. Check the Forge Auto International IPO allotment status.

The Forge Auto International IPO listing date is on Fri, Oct 4, 2024.

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