Open interest in Vikran Engineering IPO has been phenomenal as by the third day of submissions, the total subscriptions had crossed 7 times. Trading in the grey market is steady and as the expiry date is close, there are no surprises on the issue’s closing date.

Vikran Engineering IPO Day 3 Subscription Update

Mumbai’s Vikran Engineering Limited is carrying out activities in the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) area. By their asset-light business model, the company has become a one-stop shop for the clients for all their needs, regardless of whether it is power transmission, water, or railways sector, and irrespective of the project scale/size.

Positive Trend of IPO and Encouraging Participation of the Public

The issue of the Vikran Engineering IPO started the Indian primary market on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, and will be available for subscription until Friday, August 29, 2025. By the third day of bidding, the issue reflected strong investor enthusiasm, particularly in the retail and non-institutional investor categories.

At 11:03 AM on Day 3, the subscription overall reached 7.23 times. The investors from the retail segment invested Rs.6.58 crore that corresponds to the level of 6.58 times, whereas the non-institutional investor (NII) segment surged to 17.13 times. The qualified institutional buyer (QIB) segment, however, posted a relatively small amount of 0.94 times of the subscription at that particular time.

Grey Market Premium (GMP) Trend

The Vikran Engineering IPO grey market premium (GMP) was at ₹13 per share without any change from Day 2, but a bit lower compared to the previous day when it was ₹14. Even with wider market volatility and selling pressure in the Indian equities market, the GMP is still showing steady support for the IPO. Grey market movements can be one of the leading signals of listing expectations and the stable GMP for Vikran Engineering suggests that strong demand from investors before the stock market debut is the correct call.

Key IPO Details

• Issue Closing Date: August 29, 2025

• Probable Allotment Date: August 30, 2025 (or September 1, 2025, in case of a delay)

• Expected Listing Date: September 3, 2025

• Price Band: ₹—₹97 per share (upper band valuation)

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Valuation Range: The problem is designed to be a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 22x-32x for FY25 with peers in the same sector, thus making a competitive issue.

Sectoral Advantage and Growth Drivers

Vikran Engineering has broad its presence in several infrastructure verticals such as:

• Power Transmission: Helping the modernization of the grid in India and the incorporation of renewable energy.

• Water Infrastructure: Being the major contributor to large-scale public projects such as the Jal Jeevan Mission which aims to provide tap water connections to households.

• Railways: Doing the work of track electrification, signaling, and other EPC contracts that are allied.

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The infrastructure boom in India, which is mainly supported by government schemes like the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and the continuous investments in water supply and rail networks, is a very good opportunity for EPC players like Vikran Engineering.

What Investors Should Watch

The Vikran Engineering IPO has attracted significant market traction due to robust retail and NII participation, coupled with sustained GMP levels. The investor’s interest indicates the company’s diversified order book, asset-light model, and the capability to utilize infrastructure growth in India as the reasons for their trust. The occurrence of the allotment and listing dates will be very important events for the participants who have been tracking the debut performance of the stock.

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On the 26th of August 2025, Vikran Engineering Limited, a company in the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) sector, brought in its Initial Public Offering (IPO) with the price band of ₹92-₹97 per share. The company is expecting to collect around ₹772 crores through a mixture of a fresh issue and an offer for sale.

Based in India, Vikran Engineering Limited is a pan-India asset-light business model company that has become a significant player in the EPC sector and is engaged in power transmission, water infrastructure, and railway sectors, among others. Consequently, the company has successfully created a national presence without having to rely on its substantial assets and has been serving the most prominent government and public-sector clients across the country to prove its business philosophy.

Vikran Engineering has structured its IPO case to comprise a fresh issue of 74.33 million equity shares worth ₹721 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 5.3 million shares, ₹51 crore by promoter Rakesh Ashok Markhedkar. Hence, the total amount of the problem is ₹772 crores.

On the 25th of August 2025, the company raised ₹232 crore from anchor investors by allotting 23.87 million shares at ₹97 each. The leading institutions such as Bank of India Mutual Fund, Nippon India Mutual Fund, SBI General Insurance, Societe Generale, and360ONE took part in the anchor allotment, indicating early institutional interest signaled.

Grey Market Premium (GMP)

As per the data gathered by market trackers, shares of Vikran Engineering which are not listed in the open market and are being traded in the grey market were said to have a value of ₹118. This means that the stock fetched a premium of ₹21 over the upper band price of ₹97.

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IPO Timeline and Lot Size

• Subscription Window: August 26–29, 2025
  
• Basis of Allotment: September 1, 2025
  
• Listing Date: September 3, 2025, on BSE and NSE
  
• Price Band: ₹92–₹97 per share
  
• Lot Size: 148 shares per lot
  
• Minimum Investment (Retail): ₹14,356 at the upper price band
  
• Maximum Retail Investment: 13 lots (1,924 shares) worth ₹1,86,628
  

Fund Utilisation

As per the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP), proceeds from the fresh issue will be directed towards:

• Meeting working capital requirements
  
• Supporting general corporate purposes
  

Lead Managers and Registrar

The issue is being managed by Pantomath Capital Advisors and Systematix Corporate Services as book-running lead managers, while Bigshare Services is the registrar to the issue.

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India’s stock market gears up for a busy week with nine IPOs and eight listings across mainboard and SME platforms, signaling strong investor confidence.

India’s primary market is preparing for a busy week that has nine initial public offerings (IPOs) and eight stock market debuts scheduled on both mainboard and SME segments. The activity is significant because it shows that investors are more interested in both large-cap and small-cap stocks and that liquidity inflows are steady.

Concerning the mainboard segment, Vikran Engineering and Anlon Healthcare are reported to start their IPO subscription on August 26, 2025, and will be off the subscription on August 29. Both issues have been priced attractively within the ₹86–97 range with the listing being scheduled for September 3, 2025. It has been suggested that these IPOs would be the litmus test of retail and institutional demand strength at a time when India’s capital markets are witnessing robust participation from domestic investors.

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On the other hand, the SME area is to have seven IPOs, which are NIS Management, Globtier Infotech, Sattva Engineering Construction, and Current Infraprojects. Afterward, three more companies will follow the footprint: Abril Paper Tech, Snehaa Organics, and Sugs Lloyd. The industry experts point out the rising number of SME IPOs, which reflects the confidence of mid-sized companies in tapping equity markets to finance expansion plans.

Regarding the listing, Patel Retail, Vikram Solar, Gem Aromatics, and Shreeji Shipping will debut on August 26, while Mangal Electrical Industries will list on August 28. In the SME section, Studio, LSD will be listed on the NSE SME platform on August 25, followed by ARC Insulation & Insulators on August 29, and LGT Business Connextions on the BSE SME platform on August 26.

Market observers concede that this cluster of IPOs and listings underscores the depth of India’s capital markets. Given that both institutional and retail participants remain strong, the next week is likely to set the tone for upcoming public issues in the festive season. Moreover, the surge is also indicative of investor confidence in the long-term economic growth story of India, especially in the areas of infrastructure, healthcare, renewable energy, and consumer retail.

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Vikran Engineering, a Maharashtra-based EPC firm specializing in energy and water management, will launch its ₹772 crore initial public offering (IPO) on August 26. The company has set a price band of ₹92–97 per share, with proceeds from the fresh issue earmarked for working capital needs.

Vikran Engineering Limited, headquartered in Maharashtra, operates in the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) sector with expertise in energy, water, and railway infrastructure projects. The company provides end-to-end turnkey solutions including design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning, serving major state-owned enterprises and government-led missions.

The IPO, valued at ₹772 crore, comprises a fresh issue of ₹721 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of ₹51 crore by existing promoters and shareholders. The funds raised will primarily be directed toward strengthening the company’s working capital base to support the execution of ongoing and upcoming large-scale infrastructure projects.

The subscription window for the IPO will remain open from August 26 to August 29, 2025, while the anchor book opens on August 25, 2025. The basis of allotment will be finalized on September 1, refunds and credit of shares to demat accounts are scheduled for September 2, and the company’s stock is slated to debut on the exchanges on September 3, 2025.

Vikran Engineering has built a strong client portfolio with projects delivered for NTPC, Power Grid Corporation of India, Transmission Corporation of Telangana, Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company, District Water and Sanitation Mission (PHED), and State Water and Sanitation Mission (SWSM).

Pantomath Capital Advisors and Systematix Corporate Services are serving as the book running lead managers for this IPO.

How Investors Can Apply and Check Allotment

Investors can apply for the Vikran Engineering IPO through ASBA (Applications Supported by Blocked Amount) using their net banking facility or through UPI-enabled brokers and apps.

Once the IPO subscription closes, investors can check their allotment status using the following steps:

1. Through BSE Website
   
   • Visit the BSE IPO Allotment page.
     
   • Select Equity, choose Vikran Engineering Limited from the dropdown.
     
   • Enter application number or PAN, and click Search.
     
2. Through NSE Website
   
   • Go to the NSE IPO Allotment page.
     
   • Log in with PAN and application number to view allotment details.
     
3. Through Registrar’s Website
   
   • Visit the official registrar’s website (details will be provided in the company’s IPO prospectus).
     
   • Enter PAN, DP/Client ID, or application number to check status.
     
4. Via Brokers and Demat Accounts
   
   • Many brokers such as Zerodha, Groww, Angel One, and ICICI Direct notify clients directly through app notifications and email once allotment is finalized.
     

Investors who receive allotment will see shares credited to their demat accounts by September 2, 2025, while others will receive refunds on the same date

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