Sambhv Steel Tubes IPO to list today. GMP signals healthy debut

Synopsis

Sambhv Steel Tubes will list on the BSE and NSE on Wednesday. The IPO price was Rs 82 per share. It is expected to list around Rs 96, a 17% gain. The Rs 540 crore IPO saw strong demand. It was subscribed across all investor categories. Analysts cite integrated operations and rising infrastructure demand as positives.

Sambhv Steel Tubes is set to debut on the BSE and NSE on Wednesday amid early signs of healthy investor interest. The company’s IPO, priced at Rs 82 per share, is commanding a GMP of Rs 14 on the eve of its listing, indicating a likely listing price of around Rs 96. This translates to a potential listing gain of over 17%.

The Rs 540 crore public issue, comprising a fresh issue of Rs 440 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 100 crore, received robust demand during the bidding window from June 24 to 27. The IPO was subscribed across all investor categories, with particular strength seen in the institutional and high-net-worth segments.

Market participants say the premium in the unofficial market reflects investor confidence in the company’s business model and financial performance.

Sambhv Steel is India’s only single-location backward-integrated ERW pipe and steel tubes manufacturer, and operates out of Chhattisgarh. The company produces sponge iron, hot rolled coils, and galvanized pipes under one roof, giving it operational and cost advantages in a competitive sector.

The company also benefits from proximity to major raw material sources, including coal and iron ore mines run by public sector undertakings, and services clients across 15 Indian states. Its widespread distribution network and diversified product portfolio have helped it post consistent revenue growth over the last three financial years.

Analysts tracking the issue say Sambhv’s integrated operations, rising infrastructure demand, and post-issue debt reduction strategy make the stock attractive in the medium to long term.

The IPO raised Rs 161 crore from anchor investors ahead of the public offering, further bolstering sentiment. The allotment was finalized on June 30, and equity shares are expected to be credited to demat accounts ahead of the listing.

Sambhv’s listing performance will be closely watched as a barometer of investor appetite for midcap industrial plays amid broader market volatility.

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