GENERAL17 Sept 2026
Sonaselection IPO gets 'Neutral' rating from analysts on cash flow concerns
Sonaselection India's ₹141.57 crore IPO opened on 17 September, and brokerages have rated it Neutral. They like the integrated fabric manufacturing setup and strong growth, but flag negative operating cash flows, high working capital needs and heavy Rajasthan concentration. Day 1 bidding was slow at 0.35 times. If you are considering applying, check the cash flow risks first.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Sonaselection India's IPO is a ₹141.57 crore book-built issue of 1.43 crore fresh equity shares, open for bidding from 17 September to 21 September.
- Brokerages gave the IPO a Neutral rating, pointing to negative operating cash flow of ₹14.2 crore in FY25 and ₹110 crore in FY26, plus high leverage and working capital needs.
- By 2:29 PM on Day 1, the IPO was subscribed 0.35 times overall, with retail at 0.57 times and qualified institutional buyers (excluding anchor) at 0.11 times.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you plan to bid, read the risk factors carefully and note that the brokerages want to see better cash flow, lower debt and steady execution after listing before taking a positive view.
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