Orient Cables (India) 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
Orient Cables (India) Limited was open for subscription from 25 Sep 2026 to 29 Sep 2026 on the main board of NSE, in the telecom - equipment & accessories industry as classified by NSE. The issue size is ₹552.0 cr: ₹320.0 cr of new shares (fresh issue) and ₹232.0 cr of existing shares sold by current shareholders (offer for sale). One lot of 55 shares costs ₹14,960 at the upper end of the price band.
What the numbers show
- Revenue from operations grew from ₹657.8 cr in FY24 to ₹1,172 cr in FY26, about 33% a year.
- Profit after tax rose from ₹40.07 cr to ₹53.81 cr, while the profit margin narrowed from 6.1% to 4.6%.
- Total borrowings rose from ₹36.73 cr to ₹234.2 cr, a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99 at the end of FY26.
- Return on net worth declined from 37.3% to 25.8%.
- 42% of the issue is an offer for sale (₹232.0 cr), which goes to the selling shareholders; the remaining ₹320.0 cr is new money for the company.
- The issue was subscribed 92.27× overall (QIBs 183×, non-institutional investors 116×, retail investors 30.55×).
- It listed on 5 Oct 2026 at ₹450, 65.4% above the issue price of ₹272, and closed its first day at ₹405.
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 | Jun 2026 (3 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | 657.8 | 825.0 | 1,172 | 489.2 |
| Total income | 665.0 | 831.9 | 1,182 | 490.9 |
| EBITDA | 58.82 | 83.86 | 96.40 | 54.89 |
| EBITDA margin | 8.9% | 10.2% | 8.2% | 11.2% |
| Profit after tax | 40.07 | 53.32 | 53.81 | 33.22 |
| Profit margin | 6.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% | 6.8% |
| Net worth | 127.5 | 180.7 | 235.8 | 268.8 |
| Total borrowings | 36.73 | 113.5 | 234.2 | 258.5 |
| Debt to equity | 0.29 | 0.63 | 0.99 | 0.96 |
| EPS (diluted) | ₹3.93 | ₹5.23 | ₹5.27 | ₹3.26 |
| Return on net worth | 37.3% | 34.6% | 25.8% | 13.2% |
| NAV per share | ₹12.50 | ₹17.71 | ₹23.11 | ₹26.34 |
Valuation at the issue price
| Measure | Value | How it is calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Market capitalisation | ₹3,095 cr | Shares after the issue × ₹272 |
| P/E (pre-issue EPS) | 51.6× | ₹272 ÷ earnings per share of the latest full year, before the new shares |
| P/E (post-issue) | 57.5× | Market capitalisation ÷ latest full-year profit after tax |
| Price to book | 10.33× | ₹272 ÷ book value per share (latest net worth ÷ shares before the issue) |
Subscription
| Investor category | Shares offered | Shares bid for | Subscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualified Institutional Buyers(QIBs) | 42,79,069 | 78,20,53,085 | 183× |
| Non Institutional Investors | 32,09,302 | 37,10,91,875 | 116× |
| Non Institutional Investors(Bid amount of more than Ten Lakh Rupees) | 21,39,535 | 26,35,45,535 | 123× |
| Non Institutional Investors(Bid amount of more than Two Lakh Rupees upto Ten Lakh Rupees) | 10,69,767 | 10,75,46,340 | 101× |
| Retail Individual Investors(RIIs) | 74,88,372 | 22,87,53,745 | 30.55× |
| Total | 1,49,76,743 | 1,38,18,98,705 | 92.27× |
Listing and performance
| Price | Change from issue price | |
|---|---|---|
| Issue price | ₹272 | – |
| Listing day open (5 Oct 2026) | ₹450 | +65.4% |
| Listing day high / low | ₹464.85 / ₹405 | – |
| Listing day close | ₹405 | +48.9% |
| Latest close (8 Oct 2026) | ₹386.85 | +42.2% |
| NIFTY 50 since listing day | −1.4% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price band of the Orient Cables (India) IPO?
The price band is ₹258–272 per share, for shares with a face value of ₹1. The final issue price was ₹272.
What is the lot size and minimum investment?
Bids are made in lots of 55 shares, so one lot costs ₹14,960 at the upper end of the price band.
When does the Orient Cables (India) IPO open and close?
Bidding opened on 25 Sep 2026 and closed on 29 Sep 2026. The shares listed on NSE on 5 Oct 2026.
How many times was the Orient Cables (India) IPO subscribed?
It was subscribed 92.27× overall, according to NSE bid data.
Where can I check the allotment status?
The registrar to the issue is KFin Technologies 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 Orient Cables (India) IPO?
It opened at ₹450 on 5 Oct 2026, 65.4% above the issue price of ₹272.
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.