Aadhar Housing Finance IPO – Price band to risk factors, all you need to know

May 7, 2024

By: Sourabh Jain

Aadhar Housing Finance Limited IPO

Mumbai-based Aadhar Housing Finance’s initial public offering (IPO) opens on Wednesday, May 8, and will close on Friday, May 10.

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Price band

Aadhar Housing Finance has fixed a price band of ₹300-₹315 per share for its public issue.

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About the company

Aadhar Housing Finance is a Mumbai-based housing finance company that is aimed at the lower-income segment. It is primarily focused on tier 4 and tier 5 towns.

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IPO size

Aadhar Housing Finance is looking to raise ₹3,000 crore from the current IPO. This includes a fresh issue of ₹1,000 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) component of ₹2,000 crore.

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Lot size

Investors can bid for a minimum of 47 shares and in multiples of 47 shares thereafter.

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Current operations

Aadhar Housing Finance currently has 471 branches and 91 sales offices across 20 states and union territories.

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Financials

The company’s income was ₹2,043.52 crore in FY23, up from ₹1,728.56 crore in FY22. The company reported a net profit of ₹545.34 crore in FY23, up from ₹446.20 crore in FY22.

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Risk factors

As the company focuses on the low-income segment, there is a higher risk of default. The company currently has negative cash flow and this is expected to continue for the next few years.

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Business risks

As the government and the central bank tighten rules around non-banking financial corporations (NBFCs), the company may face stringent regulations and compliance.

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Disclaimer

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