Mumbai: Asston Pharmaceuticals Limited has launched its Rs 27.56 crore IPO, open for subscription from July 9 to 11. With a price band of Rs 115–Rs 123 per share, the IPO is a fresh issue of 22.41 lakh shares. The company specializes in manufacturing and exporting a wide range of pharmaceutical products globally.

What is the IPO size of Asston Pharmaceuticals?

The IPO is worth Rs 27.56 crore and is a book-built issue. It includes a fresh issue of 22.41 lakh shares with no offer-for-sale portion.

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What is the price band and lot size?

The price band is Rs 115 to Rs 123 per share.

1 lot = 1000 shares

Retail investors must apply for at least 2 lots (Rs 2,30,000)

HNI investors must apply for at least 3 lots (Rs 3,69,000)

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Allotment and listing dates

IPO opens: July 9

IPO closes: July 11

Allotment date: July 14 (tentative)

Shares in demat: July 15

Listing on BSE SME: Expected July 16

IPO structure and share allocation

Out of 22,41,000 shares:

1,13,000 shares (5.04 percent) for market maker

10,60,000 shares (47.30 percent) for QIBs

3,22,000 shares (14.37 percent) for HNIs/NIIs

7,46,000 shares (33.29 percent) for retail investors

6,35,000 shares (28.34 percent) already allotted to anchor investors

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What is the current GMP?

The Grey Market Premium (GMP) is Rs 15, which is 12.2 percent higher than the upper price band of Rs 123.

What does Asston Pharmaceuticals do?

Established in 2019, Asston is a pharma company focused on global exports. It makes and trades tablets, capsules, sachets, and syrups in various therapeutic areas like:

- Painkillers

- Antibiotics

- Antifungals

Vitamins and supplements

It works under its own brand and through contract manufacturing and loan licenses, mainly in a principal-to-principal model. It is certified by Central/State FDAs and NQA, and operates as per QMS standards.

How is the company performing financially?

From FY24 to FY25:

Revenue grew by 62 percent

Profit After Tax (PAT) rose by 218 percent

FY25 Revenue: Rs 6.21 crore

FY25 PAT: Rs 1.32 crore

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Purpose of the IPO funds

Funds raised will be used for:

- Buying machinery for its manufacturing unit

- Working capital needs

- Partial or full debt repayment

- General corporate purposes

Who is the lead manager?

Saubhagya Capital Options Ltd is the book-running lead manager for the IPO.

Who is the registrar?

Maashitla Securities Pvt Ltd is the registrar for this IPO.

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