Gitanjali Gems IPO Details

Bookbuilding IPO | ₹332 Cr | Listed at BSE, NSE | Thu, Feb 16, 2006 - Tue, Feb 21, 2006

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Gitanjali Gems IPO is a book build issue of ₹331.50 crores. The issue is entirely a fresh issue of 1.70 crore shares of ₹331.50 crore.

Gitanjali Gems IPO bidding started from Feb 16, 2006 and ended on Feb 21, 2006. The shares got listed on the NSE and the BSE on Mar 10, 2006.

Gitanjali Gems IPO is set final issue price at ₹195 per share.

ICICI Securities Ltd. is the book running lead manager and Kfin Technologies Ltd. is the registrar of the issue.

Refer to Gitanjali Gems IPO RHP for detailed Information.

IPO Open

Thu, Feb 16, 2006

IPO Close

Tue, Feb 21, 2006

Issue Price

₹195 per share

Market Cap (Pre-IPO)

₹1,150.47 Cr

IPO Details

IPO Date16 to 21 Feb, 2006
Listed onFri, Mar 10, 2006
Face Value10 per share
Price Band₹170 to ₹195
Issue Price₹195 per share
Lot Size
Sale TypeFresh capital only
Issue TypeBookbuilding IPO
Listing AtBSE, NSE

Total Issue Size1,70,00,000 shares
(agg. up to ₹332 Cr)
Fresh Issue 1,70,00,000 shares
(agg. up to ₹332 Cr)
Share Holding Pre Issue4,19,98,495 shares
Share Holding Post Issue5,89,98,495 shares
BSE Script Code / NSE Symbol532715 / GITANJALI
ISININE346H01014

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Issue Reservation

Gitanjali Gems IPO comprises a total issue size of 1,70,00,000 shares. The net offer to the public is 1,68,50,000 shares, after excluding 1,50,000 shares under a preferential allotment. Of the Net offer 84,25,000 (50.00%) are allocated to QIB, 25,27,500 (15.00%) allocated to NII 58,97,500 (35.00%) allocated to RII.

Investor Category Shares Offered % of Net Issue% of Total Issue
QIB Shares Offered 84,25,00050.00%49.56%
NII (HNI) Shares Offered 25,27,50015.00%14.87%
Retail Shares Offered 58,97,50035.00%34.69%
Preferential Reservations
Employee Shares Offered 1,50,0000.88%
Total Shares Offered 1,70,00,000100.00%100.00%

Investor Category Reservations

CategoryLimitCut-off
RIIUp to ₹2 LakhsYes
sNII₹2 Lakhs – ₹10 LakhsNo
bNIIAbove ₹10 LakhsNo
Employee (EMP)Up to ₹2 LakhsYes
Employee + RII/NIIUp to ₹2Lakhs (EMP) + RII 'OR' NII limitsYes (EMP/RII)

About Gitanjali Gems Ltd.

Gitanjali Gems Ltd. is a fully integrated diamond and jewellery company and rank among the leading manufacturers and retailers in India. Its business spans the entire value chain—from procuring rough diamonds in global markets to processing, manufacturing, and retailing finished products. The company source rough diamonds from both primary and secondary international suppliers, undertake in-house cutting and polishing, and cater to export markets as well as domestic and overseas retail segments.

Its export footprint is well diversified, with cut and polished diamonds supplied to key global markets including Europe (notably Antwerp and Italy), the United States, the Middle East, and major Asian hubs such as Japan, China, Hong Kong, and Thailand. The company operates advanced diamond processing facilities in Mumbai and Surat. Its Borivali facility in Mumbai, spread across 40,000 square feet, is equipped with modern technology and staffed by over 1,200 skilled professionals.

In the jewellery segment, the company designs, manufactures, and market a wide range of diamond-studded, gold, and platinum jewellery. Its flagship manufacturing facility at the Santacruz Electronic Export Processing Zone (SEEPZ) in Andheri, Mumbai spans 80,000 square feet and employs more than 800 personnel. Additionally, the business operates two manufacturing units at MIDC, Andheri, which focus on producing branded jewellery collections for the domestic retail market.

Its domestic retail presence is supported by a widespread sales and distribution network. As of September 30, 2005, the company marketed its branded jewellery through 26 exclusive distributors, reaching approximately 620 outlets across India. This network includes shop-in-shop formats, standalone stores, and franchise-operated outlets, collectively spanning around 30 cities and towns.

Competitive Strengths:

  • Integrated diamond and jewellery companies in India having an international presence.
  • Sightholder status with DTC and access to other primary source diamond suppliers.
  • Significant manufacturing capabilities.
  • Strong brand equity.
  • Highly qualified and motivated employee base and proven management team.
  • Strong marketing and distribution network.

Company Financials (Restated Consolidated)

Period Ended30 Sep 200531 Mar 200531 Mar 200431 Mar 2003
Assets1,574.46756.98686.69669.55
Total Income1,152.231,358.531,215.131,145.47
Profit After Tax25.918.8611.7218.63
EBITDA50.2627.6830.7647.95
NET Worth346.04224.51214.30199.41
Reserves and Surplus248.20190.70181.88168.13
Total Borrowing625.65313.81300.01278.30
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 Investment in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associate companies 185.20
2 Capital expenditure for expansion of retail operations 6.72
3 Setting up of a diamond manufacturing facility at the Gems and Jewellery Special Economic Zone at Hyderabad 21.00
4 Setting up of a jewellery manufacturing facility at the Gems and Jewellery Special Economic Zone at Hyderabad 24.25
5 Setting up of an additional jewellery manufacturing facility at Andheri, Mumbai 23.25
6 Expanding jewellery manufacturing facility and setting up of diamond manufacturing facility at SEEPZ, Mumbai 24.75
7 Working capital purposes 127.29
8 Future acquisitions and general corporate purposes 39.01
9 Issue expenses 20.03
Total 471.50

Key Performance Indicator (KPI)

KPISep 30, 2005Mar 31, 2005
RoNW7.15%4.55%
Price to Book Value2.61
Pre IPOPost IPO
EPS (₹)2.118.78
P/E (x)92.4922.2
Promoter Holding95.24%67.8%
Market Cap1,150.47 Cr.
Mehul C Choksi is the promoter of the company.
  • 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, 2005 available in RHP.
  • The Post Issue EPS is calculated based on the Post issue shareholding and annualized FY earnings of September 30, 2005 available in RHP.

Gitanjali Gems IPO IPO Subscription Status (Bidding Detail)

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Category Subscription (times) Shares Offered Shares bid for
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Total 15.00 1,70,00,000 25,49,56,322

IPO Expenses

# Issue Expenses Est Amt (₹ Cr.)
1 Lead Management, underwriting and selling commission 12.43
2 Advertisement and Marketing expenses 2.40
3 Printing and stationery 3.20
4 Others (Registrars fee, legal fee, listing fee, etc) 2.00
Total 20.03

Listing Day Trading Information

Price DetailsBSENSE
Final Issue Price195.00195.00
Open215.00210.00
Low164.10165.00
High220.00226.10
Last Trade167.15167.60

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IPO Registrar

Kfin Technologies Ltd.

Contact Details

Gitanjali Gems Ltd. Address
801/802 Prasad Chambers,
Opera House
Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400004
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IPO FAQs

Gitanjali Gems IPO is a main-board IPO of 1,70,00,000 equity shares of the face value of ₹10 aggregating up to ₹332 Crores. The issue is priced at ₹195 per share. The minimum order quantity is .

The IPO opens on Thu, Feb 16, 2006, and closes on Tue, Feb 21, 2006.

Kfin Technologies Ltd. is the registrar for the IPO. The shares are proposed to be listed on BSE, NSE.

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The Gitanjali Gems IPO opens on Thu, Feb 16, 2006 and closes on Tue, Feb 21, 2006.

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The finalization of Basis of Allotment for Gitanjali Gems IPO will be done on [.], and the allotted shares will be credited to your demat account by . Check the Gitanjali Gems IPO allotment status.

The Gitanjali Gems IPO listing date is on Fri, Mar 10, 2006.

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