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By Sushil Finance
23 February 2026 • 7 MINUTES READ
Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions

Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions IPO Review: Renewable Growth with Elevated Valuation Risks

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IPO Details

Issue Opening Date: February 23, 2026
Issue Closing Date: February 25, 2026
Issue Size: Rs. 3,100.00 Cr. (at upper price band of Rs. 1,053)
Fresh Issue: Rs. 1,200.00 Cr.
Offer For Sale: Rs. 1,900.00 Cr.
Face Value: Rs. 1
Price Band: Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 1,053 per equity share
Employee Discount: Rs. 100 per equity share
Lot Size: 14 shares and multiples thereafter
Minimum Application Amount: Rs. 14,742 (14 shares)
Maximum Application Amount: Rs. 1,91,646 (182 shares)
Small HNI: Rs. 2,06,388 (196 shares)
Big HNI: Rs. 10,02,456 (952 shares)


Company Overview

The IPO of Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Limited offers investors exposure to India’s rapidly expanding commercial and industrial (C&I) renewable energy segment. The company supplies renewable power directly to corporate customers through long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and provides EPC, O&M and carbon services.

While CleanMax has demonstrated strong EBITDA growth, operational scale and sector leadership, the capital-intensive nature of the business and elevated valuation metrics warrant careful consideration.

Incorporated in 2010, CleanMax is India’s largest C&I renewable energy provider as of March 31, 2025, with 2.80 GW operational owned and managed capacity and 3.17 GW contracted capacity as of October 31, 2025.


The company operates across two segments:

Renewable Energy Power Sales Segment
Renewable Energy Services Segment (EPC, O&M and carbon services)

CleanMax offers on-site solar across 23 Indian states and international locations including UAE, Thailand and Bahrain. It also provides STU and CTU connected farms across 10 states with wind and solar solutions for C&I customers.


Key Highlights

Comprehensive customer-centric renewable solutions
Strong execution and cost-efficient project delivery
Efficient capital allocation and risk management

Objects of the Issue

Repayment/pre-payment of borrowings (Rs. 1,122.67 Cr.)
General corporate purposes

The company will not receive proceeds from the Offer for Sale portion aggregating Rs. 1,900 Cr.


Financial Performance & Key Metrics

Revenue CAGR (FY23-25): 13.45%
EBITDA CAGR (FY23-25): 58.14%
ROE (FY25): 1.52%
Debt (net) to Adjusted EBITDA: 4.80x (vs peer average 6.40x)
Trade receivable days: 26 days (vs peer average 69 days)

The company turned positive since FY24.


Valuation Analysis

At the upper price band of Rs. 1,053, post-issue market capitalisation is approximately Rs. 12,000 Cr.

P/BV: 4.11 (NAV Rs. 256.14 as of Sep 30, 2025)
P/E (annualised FY26): ~440x
EV/EBITDA (FY25): ~13x (industry average ~22x)

Risks to Consider

Capital-intensive business model
Regulatory risk
High debt levels
Execution risk
Credit risk from C&I customers
Past losses
Revenue concentration from top 10 customers
Geographical concentration
Limited experience selling power through exchanges
Potential conflicts of interest with Brookfield affiliates

Our View – Should You Apply?

CleanMax operates in a structurally growing renewable energy sector with strong operational scale and client relationships.


However, given elevated valuation metrics and sector-specific risks, the issue may be suitable for high-risk investors with a long-term investment horizon.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is CleanMax’s core business?
The company provides renewable power and energy services to commercial and industrial customers.

What is the IPO price band?
The IPO price band is Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 1,053 per share.

Is the IPO suitable for conservative investors?
Due to capital intensity and elevated valuation, it may be more suitable for high-risk investors.


Brief Financials

PARTICULARS ₹ in Million
As at
Sep 30, 2025
FY ‘25 FY ‘24 FY ‘23
Total Income 9,693.45 16,103.42 14,253.09 9,609.79
Total Expenditure 3,314.87 5,952.70 6,837.36 5,550.60
EBITDA 6,378.58 10,150.72 7,415.73 4,059.19
Profit/(Loss) before Tax 530.95 597.47 61.96 (161.55)
Profit/(Loss) after Tax 190.04 194.29 (376.43) (594.73)
E.P.S. (Diluted) 1.05* 2.79 (3.94) (9.01)
P/E (x) (Diluted) - 377.42 - -
RONW (%) 0.43* 1.09 (1.70) (5.39)
*Not annualised

PRICE CHART (@ ₹ 1,062) (Retail Category)

LOT SIZE
Amount
14 14,742
28 29,484
42 44,226
56 58,968
70 73,710
84 88,452
98 103,194
112 117,936
126 132,678
140 147,420
154 162,162
168 176,904
182 191,646

HNI Payment Chart

Category
No. of Shares Minimum Bid Lot Amount (Rs.)
Small HNI 196 206,388
Big HNI 952 1,002,456

Indicative Time Table

Tentative Events
Indicative Dates
Finalisation of Basis of Allotment with the Designated Stock Exchange 26/2/2026
Initiation of refunds/unblocking ASBA Fund 26/2/2026
Credit of Equity Shares to demat accounts of Allottees 27/2/2026
Commencement of trading of the Equity Shares on the Stock Exchanges 2/3/2026




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