Preeti Kapoor

 SS Retail IPO - My Quick Take                                                        I went through the RHP of SS Retail to understand what’s actually behind the IPO, rather than looking at it only from the listing-gain perspective. SS Retail is a multi-brand retailer focused mainly on mobiles, electronics and pre-owned smartphones , with 503 stores , largely concentrated in Maharashtra. The growth story definitely stands out: Revenue: ₹1,207 Cr → ₹2,351 Cr EBITDA: ₹56 Cr → ₹125 Cr PAT: ₹27 Cr → ₹59 Cr (FY24–FY26) But there’s another side to the story — margins are still quite thin , with EBITDA margin at 5.3% and PAT margin at 2.5%. Where is the IPO money going? Out of the ₹500 Cr issue: • ₹360 Cr Fresh Issue — mainly for working capital and store expansion • ₹140 Cr OFS — goes to existing share...

Zepto IPO: Why Everyone Is Talking About India's Next Big Startup Listing India's quick-commerce leader Zepto is preparing for a major IPO, and it's already creating excitement in the market. According to reports, the company plans to raise $800 million (around ₹6,900 crore) and could list at a valuation of $5.1 billion . What has caught investors' attention is the reported participation of Norges Bank Investment Management and Motilal Oswal , reflecting strong interest from both global and domestic institutional investors. Zepto IPO: Quick Snapshot Particular Details IPO Size                               Around $800 million Expected Valuation                               $5.1 billion Reported Investors                          ...