Rajputana Stainless IPO Closes with Moderate Demand — Falling GMP Raises Questions on Listing Day Performance

Rajputana Stainless IPO Closes with Moderate Demand — Falling GMP Raises Questions on Listing Day Performance
Rajputana Stainless IPO Closes with Moderate Demand — Falling GMP Raises Questions on Listing Day Performance
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Rajputana Stainless IPO: Issue Size, Price Band, Subscription Status, GMP Trend and Key Details

Rajputana Stainless Limited is entering the primary market with a ₹254.98 crore book-built public issue. The IPO is structured as a mix of fresh issue and offer for sale (OFS). While the fresh issue will help the company raise new capital to fund expansion and repay debt, the OFS allows existing shareholders to partially exit their holdings.

The IPO opened for subscription on March 9, 2026, and closed on March 11, 2026. Following the completion of the bidding process, the basis of allotment is expected to be finalized on March 12, 2026, and the shares are likely to be credited to successful investors’ demat accounts on March 13, 2026. The company is expected to make its stock market debut on March 16, 2026, with the shares proposed to be listed on both BSE and NSE.

The IPO price band has been set at ₹116 to ₹122 per share, allowing investors to place bids within this range depending on demand during the book-building process.

Rajputana Stainless IPO Details

Particulars Details
IPO Date March 9 – March 11, 2026
Listing Date March 16, 2026
Face Value ₹10 per share
Price Band ₹116 to ₹122
Lot Size 110 Shares
Issue Type Bookbuilding IPO
Sale Type Fresh Issue + OFS
Listing At BSE, NSE
Total Issue Size 2,09,00,000 Shares (₹254.98 Cr)
Fresh Issue 1,46,50,000 Shares (₹178.73 Cr)
Offer for Sale 62,50,000 Shares (₹76.25 Cr)
Pre-Issue Shareholding 6,89,17,658 Shares
Post-Issue Shareholding 8,35,67,658 Shares

The IPO is being managed by Nirbhay Capital Services Pvt. Ltd., which is acting as the book running lead manager, while Kfin Technologies Ltd. has been appointed as the registrar to the issue.

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Rajputana Stainless IPO Investment Requirements

The IPO requires investors to apply in lots of 110 shares. Retail investors must apply for at least one lot, while high-net-worth investors (HNIs) have higher minimum requirements.

Investor Category Minimum Lots Shares Investment (₹)
Retail Investors 1 110 ₹13,420
sNII 15 1,650 ₹2,01,300
bNII 75 8,250 ₹10,06,500

Retail investors can apply for a minimum investment of ₹13,420, calculated using the upper price band of ₹122 per share.

Rajputana Stainless IPO Timeline

Event Date
IPO Open Date March 9, 2026
IPO Close Date March 11, 2026
Allotment Finalization March 12, 2026
Refund Initiation March 13, 2026
Shares Credited to Demat March 13, 2026
Listing Date March 16, 2026

This schedule outlines the expected sequence of events from subscription closure to listing.

About Rajputana Stainless Limited

Rajputana Stainless Limited was incorporated in 1991 and is engaged in the manufacturing of long and flat stainless-steel products. Over the years, the company has developed expertise in producing a variety of stainless steel products used across multiple industries.

The company offers more than 80 grades of stainless steel products, including billets, forging ingots, rolled black and bright bars, flats, pattis, and other ancillary products.

Rajputana Stainless primarily caters to the domestic market through direct sales and trader networks, while also exporting to several international markets.

Export Markets

Export Countries
UAE
USA
Turkey
Kuwait
Poland

These exports reflect the company’s expanding global presence.

The company operates a 35,196.98 sq. meter manufacturing facility in Kalol, Gujarat, equipped with advanced production infrastructure such as:

  • Induction Furnace

  • Argon Oxygen Decarburization (AOD)

  • Continuous Casting Machine (CCM)

  • Heat Treatment Facilities

  • Rolling Mill

  • Bright Bar Shop

As of September 30, 2025, the company had 408 permanent employees and workers supporting its operations.

Rajputana Stainless Product Portfolio

Rajputana Stainless manufactures several stainless steel products used across multiple industrial sectors.

Product Description
Billets Semi-finished steel products used as inputs for forging, rolling, and ring rolling processes.
Cast Ingots Metal masses poured into molds for storage, transportation, and further processing.
Hexagonal Bars Stainless steel bars used in nuts, bolts, fasteners, valves, and hose ends.

These products are widely used in industries such as oil & gas, aerospace, automotive, defense, aviation, forging, and precision engineering.

Objectives of the Rajputana Stainless IPO

The company intends to utilize the net proceeds raised from the IPO for strategic purposes aimed at strengthening operations and expanding product capabilities.

Issue Objective Estimated Amount (₹ Cr)
Setting up manufacturing facility for stainless steel seamless pipes 18.57
Repayment / Prepayment of borrowings 98.00
General Corporate Purposes Remaining Amount
Total Utilisation 116.57 Cr

The new manufacturing facility is expected to help the company expand its product portfolio and tap into growing demand for stainless steel seamless pipes.

Rajputana Stainless IPO Subscription Status

By the close of bidding on March 11, 2026, the IPO received moderate overall demand, with the issue subscribed 1.12 times.

Category Subscription (x) Shares Offered Shares Bid For Amount (₹ Cr)
QIB 2.51x 20,90,000 52,39,630 63.92
NII 2.59x 56,43,000 1,46,40,340 178.61
bNII 3.74x 37,62,000 1,40,63,060 171.56
sNII 0.31x 18,81,000 5,77,280 7.04
Retail 0.27x 1,31,67,000 35,31,880 43.08
Total 1.12x 2,09,00,000 2,34,11,850 285.62

While institutional and high-net-worth investors showed strong interest, the retail category remained significantly under-subscribed.

Rajputana Stainless IPO Shares Allocation

Category Shares Offered Amount (₹ Cr) Allocation (%)
QIB 20,90,000 25.50 10%
NII 56,43,000 68.84 27%
bNII 37,62,000 45.90 18%
sNII 18,81,000 22.95 9%
Retail 1,31,67,000 160.64 63%
Total 2,09,00,000 254.98 100%

Retail investors have the largest allocation share of 63%, which is common for SME or mid-sized IPOs.

Rajputana Stainless IPO GMP (Grey Market Premium)

The Grey Market Premium (GMP) indicates how IPO shares are trading in the unofficial market before listing. As of March 11, 2026, the Rajputana Stainless IPO GMP stands at ₹0, suggesting neutral sentiment in the grey market.

IPO Price GMP Estimated Listing Price Expected Gain
₹122 ₹0 ₹122 0%

This implies the stock may list around its issue price, indicating limited short-term listing gains based on current grey market trends.

Rajputana Stainless IPO Day-Wise GMP Trend

Date IPO Price GMP Estimated Listing Price Estimated Profit
Mar 11, 2026 ₹122 ₹0 ₹122 ₹0
Mar 10, 2026 ₹122 ₹1 ₹123 ₹110
Mar 9, 2026 ₹122 ₹2.5 ₹124.5 ₹275
Mar 8, 2026 ₹122 ₹2 ₹124 ₹220
Mar 7, 2026 ₹122 ₹2 ₹124 ₹220

The trend shows that the grey market premium has gradually declined as the IPO approached closure, indicating weakening speculative demand.

How to Check Rajputana Stainless IPO Allotment Status

Investors who applied for the IPO can check their allotment status online through the registrar Kfin Technologies once the allotment is finalized.

Steps to Check Allotment

  1. Visit the registrar’s IPO allotment page.

  2. Select Rajputana Stainless Limited from the company list.

  3. Enter one of the following details:

    • PAN Number

    • IPO Application Number

    • DP Client ID / Demat Account Number

  4. Click Search.

  5. The screen will display the number of shares applied and shares allotted.

What is the Basis of Allotment in an IPO?

The Basis of Allotment (BOA) is an official document prepared by the registrar that explains how IPO shares are allocated among different categories of investors.

Category Covered in BOA
Anchor Investors
Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs)
Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs)
Retail Investors

The document provides information about the number of applications received, shares reserved for each category, and the allocation ratio used to distribute shares.

For example, if the allotment ratio is 1:10, it means that one out of every ten applicants will receive one lot of shares.

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Sourabh loves writing about finance and market news. He has a good understanding of IPOs and enjoys covering the latest updates from the stock market. His goal is to share useful and easy-to-read news that helps readers stay informed.

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