Kanohar Electricals IPO
Issue details, the company's financials from its prospectus, subscription and listing performance, explained in plain English. Data from NSE and the Red Herring Prospectus.
About the issue
Kanohar Electricals Limited was open for subscription from 8 Sep 2026 to 10 Sep 2026 on the main board of NSE, in the heavy electrical equipment industry as classified by NSE. The issue size is ₹1,056 cr: ₹300.0 cr of new shares (fresh issue) and ₹755.7 cr of existing shares sold by current shareholders (offer for sale). One lot of 23 shares costs ₹14,536 at the upper end of the price band.
What the numbers show
- Revenue from operations grew from ₹276.7 cr in FY24 to ₹653.8 cr in FY26, about 54% a year.
- Profit after tax rose from ₹17.76 cr to ₹129.7 cr, and the profit margin improved from 6.4% to 19.8%.
- Return on net worth improved from 10.0% to 34.8%.
- 72% of the issue is an offer for sale (₹755.7 cr), which goes to the selling shareholders; the remaining ₹300.0 cr is new money for the company.
- The issue was subscribed 90.59× overall (QIBs 215×, non-institutional investors 87.74×, retail investors 20.51×).
- It listed on 16 Sep 2026 at ₹685.50, 8.5% above the issue price of ₹632, and closed its first day at ₹751.50.
These points are calculated from the prospectus and NSE data. They describe the company; they are not a recommendation to apply or not.
Financial performance
| ₹ crore unless stated | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | 276.7 | 450.6 | 653.8 |
| Total income | 281.1 | 457.3 | 662.9 |
| EBITDA | 31.07 | 93.39 | 180.4 |
| Profit after tax | 17.76 | 65.12 | 129.7 |
| Profit margin | 6.4% | 14.5% | 19.8% |
| Net worth | 178.1 | 243.1 | 372.8 |
| EPS (diluted) | ₹2.39 | ₹8.75 | ₹17.43 |
| Return on net worth | 10.0% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| NAV per share | ₹23.93 | ₹32.66 | ₹50.09 |
Valuation at the issue price
| Measure | Value | How it is calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Market capitalisation | ₹5,005 cr | Shares after the issue × ₹632 |
| P/E (pre-issue EPS) | 36.3× | ₹632 ÷ earnings per share of the latest full year, before the new shares |
| P/E (post-issue) | 38.6× | Market capitalisation ÷ latest full-year profit after tax |
| Price to book | 12.62× | ₹632 ÷ book value per share (latest net worth ÷ shares before the issue) |
Subscription
| Investor category | Shares offered | Shares bid for | Subscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualified Institutional Buyers(QIBs) | 33,40,950 | 71,95,39,590 | 215× |
| Non Institutional Investors | 25,05,713 | 21,98,49,456 | 87.74× |
| Non Institutional Investors(Bid amount of more than Ten Lakh Rupees) | 16,70,476 | 15,70,86,665 | 94.04× |
| Non Institutional Investors(Bid amount of more than Two Lakh Rupees upto Ten Lakh Rupees) | 8,35,237 | 6,27,62,791 | 75.14× |
| Retail Individual Investors(RIIs) | 58,46,663 | 11,98,99,460 | 20.51× |
| Total | 1,16,93,326 | 1,05,92,88,506 | 90.59× |
Listing and performance
| Price | Change from issue price | |
|---|---|---|
| Issue price | ₹632 | – |
| Listing day open (16 Sep 2026) | ₹685.50 | +8.5% |
| Listing day high / low | ₹787 / ₹685.10 | – |
| Listing day close | ₹751.50 | +18.9% |
| Latest close (8 Oct 2026) | ₹1,183.25 | +87.2% |
| NIFTY 50 since listing day | −4.3% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price band of the Kanohar Electricals IPO?
The price band is ₹601–632 per share, for shares with a face value of ₹2. The final issue price was ₹632.
What is the lot size and minimum investment?
Bids are made in lots of 23 shares, so one lot costs ₹14,536 at the upper end of the price band.
When does the Kanohar Electricals IPO open and close?
Bidding opened on 8 Sep 2026 and closed on 10 Sep 2026. The shares listed on NSE on 16 Sep 2026.
How many times was the Kanohar Electricals IPO subscribed?
It was subscribed 90.59× overall, according to NSE bid data.
Where can I check the allotment status?
The registrar to the issue is MUFG Intime India Private Limited. Allotment status can be checked on the registrar's website with your PAN or application number, and on the NSE and BSE websites, usually a day or two after the issue closes.
What was the listing gain of the Kanohar Electricals IPO?
It opened at ₹685.50 on 16 Sep 2026, 8.5% above the issue price of ₹632.
Is this a recommendation to apply?
No. This page summarises public information so you can read the prospectus with the key numbers in mind. Whether to apply depends on your own goals and risk tolerance; consider speaking to a SEBI-registered investment adviser.
Data: NSE (issue details, bids, prices) and the company's Red Herring Prospectus filed with SEBI. Figures are reproduced and converted with care but may contain errors; check the prospectus before making any decision. This page is for information and education only. It is not a recommendation to apply for, buy or sell any security. See our disclaimer.