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India's industrial gas maker Inox Air Products has filed IPO papers with SEBI for an offer for sale (OFS) of 7.7 crore shares, with no fresh issue component. The company reported a 4% rise in FY26 net profit to Rs 914 crore and 9% revenue growth to Rs 3,034 crore, signaling a strategic shift toward shareholder liquidity over new capital infusion.
Inox Air Products, a joint venture between US-based Air Products and Chemicals and India's INOX Group, has submitted its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) to SEBI for an IPO entirely comprising an OFS of 7.7 crore shares. The offering, managed by Kotak Mahindra Capital, Citigroup, ICICI Securities, and JP Morgan India, will not generate proceeds for the company as all funds will be directed to selling shareholders.
The OFS structure reflects a strategic focus on enhancing shareholder liquidity rather than raising fresh capital. The company’s strong FY26 financials—net profit of Rs 914 crore (up 4% YoY) and revenue of Rs 3,034 crore (up 9% YoY)—underscore its operational resilience. With 57 operating locations in India and a merchant liquid gas capacity of 5,106 tonnes per day, Inox Air Products competes against Linde India and Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases, which recently debuted on the market.
The IPO aligns with India’s active IPO market, despite broader equity market volatility. The OFS approach avoids diluting the company’s equity while meeting regulatory deadlines for FY26 filings, which require audited results to be submitted by September 30. This timing accelerates IPO activity amid a prolonged equity market downturn, with over 50 companies filing DRHPs in September alone.
The IPO will proceed with the OFS structure, with no fresh issue component. Regulatory deadlines for FY26 filings (September 30) may influence IPO timelines, as issuers must update filings with recent financials post-September 30.
Inox Air Products’ OFS-driven IPO highlights a strategic pivot toward shareholder liquidity, leveraging strong FY26 financials. While the company avoids fresh capital inflows, the offering may enhance market visibility, though risks and opportunities remain underreported amid regulatory deadlines.
Topics: Industrial Gases, IPO Market, SEBI Filings, OFS Structure, Financial Performance, Market Volatility, Shareholder Liquidity, Gas Sector Competition, Regulatory Deadlines, Equity Market Trends
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Source: ET Markets
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