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Aequs shares listed at 13% premium on day 1

Aequs’ shares debuted on the stock market on Dec 10 at ₹396, marking a 13% premium over its IPO price of ₹350.

Despite this positive listing, the stock fell short of grey market expectations, which had predicted a higher premium. The company’s IPO had garnered strong investor interest, being subscribed multiple times.

Aequs, an aerospace and engineering services firm, aims to leverage this listing to strengthen its market presence and fund expansion plans, including scaling operations and exploring new business opportunities.Analysts noted that while the listing was encouraging, it highlighted a gap between market anticipation and actual investor response.

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Aequs IPO sees 7–11× retail demand on opening day

Aequs Limited IPO opened for subscription on December 3 and received an extremely strong response from investors. The issue, worth ₹921.8 crore, was fully subscribed within just a few hours of opening. Most of the demand came from retail investors, who oversubscribed their portion by several times.

Aequs is an aerospace-parts manufacturer that supplies precision components to major global companies, including Airbus and Boeing. The company is known for operating a large, fully integrated aerospace manufacturing facility in Karnataka.

The price band for Aequs IPO is ₹118 to ₹124 per share. At this price, the company’s market value works out to about ₹8,316 crore. The issue includes a fresh issue of ₹670 crore and an offer-for-sale of ₹251.8 crore.

Market watchers say that the IPO has been attracting a strong grey-market premium (GMP), with some reports indicating a possible listing gain if market sentiment remains positive. Analysts say interest is high because India is becoming an important location for aerospace manufacturing, and Aequs is one of the few companies offering end-to-end production capabilities in this sector.

However, they also point out that the company has seen a dip in overall revenue recently, mainly due to weakness in its consumer products division. Even so, many believe the long-term outlook for Aequs’s core aerospace business remains strong.

The funds raised from the fresh issue will be used to repay debt, expand capacity, and support future growth plans.

The IPO will remain open for subscription until December 5.

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Aequs IPO set for launch with 35% GMP lift

Aequs Ltd is set to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on December 3, with the three-day issue aiming to raise ₹922 crore through a mix of fresh equity and an offer for sale. The company has priced the issue at ₹118–124 per share, with a minimum bid size of 120 shares.

The offering has attracted early attention in the unlisted market. The grey-market premium (GMP) is hovering around 35%, indicating expectations of a robust listing. Market analysts say the pre-listing demand reflects confidence in Aequs’ position as one of India’s few fully integrated aerospace manufacturers.

Aequs supplies precision-engineered components to major global aircraft makers, including Airbus, Boeing, Safran, and Collins Aerospace. Its flagship aerospace operations contribute nearly 90% of its revenue, supported by a large industrial campus that brings machining, forging, and assembly under one ecosystem.

The company plans to deploy the IPO proceeds towards debt reduction, capital expenditure, and strategic growth initiatives, including potential acquisitions. Strengthening its balance sheet remains a key priority, given the capital-intensive nature of aerospace manufacturing.

While the business enjoys long-term contracts and strong client relationships, analysts point to notable risks. Aequs reported significant losses in FY25 and continues to rely heavily on a small set of global clients. Any slowdown in international aerospace demand or shift in customer sourcing could impact earnings.

Despite these challenges, the company’s global footprint and specialised manufacturing capabilities are seen as positives. With investor sentiment running high, the Aequs IPO is likely to be closely watched as one of the prominent listings in the aerospace-manufacturing space this year.

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