💡 Overview & Quick Summary
Deepa Jewellers Limited IPO Summary: Deepa Jewellers Limited is launching its Initial Public Offering (IPO) of ₹459.72 Crore (Fresh Issue: ₹250.00 Cr; OFS: ₹209.72 Cr for 2,59,72,633 equity shares) priced in a band of ₹168 to ₹177 per share (Face Value: ₹2/-), open from September 1 to September 3, 2026. Headquartered in Hyderabad, the company is an organized B2B designer, processor, and supplier of hallmarked 22-karat gold jewellery with a strong footprint across Southern India (Telangana, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala). Operating an asset-light artisan ("karigar") network of 41 job-workers and a 15-member in-house design team, total income expanded to ₹19,277.25 million in FY26 with EBITDA of ₹1,463.37 million (7.60% margin) and PAT of ₹1,047.88 million. RoNW stands at an impressive 56.45% with a debt/equity ratio of 0.47x. Sushil Finance points to a Subscribe recommendation.
1. IPO Overview
Deepa Jewellers Limited has announced the issue parameters for its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The public bidding period opens on September 1, 2026, and closes on September 3, 2026. The price band has been fixed at ₹168 to ₹177 per equity share with a face value of ₹2/- per share. The total offering aggregates up to ₹459.72 crore for a total of 2,59,72,633 equity shares.
| Issue Parameter |
Details |
| Price Band |
₹168 to ₹177 Per Share |
| Issue Opens On |
September 1, 2026 |
| Issue Closes On |
September 3, 2026 |
| Lot Size / Bid Multiples |
84 Shares & in Multiples thereafter |
| Total Issue Size |
₹459.72 Cr. |
| No. of Shares |
2,59,72,633 |
| Face Value |
₹2 |
| Listing Stock Exchanges |
BSE & NSE |
| Book Running Lead Managers |
1) Emkay Global Financial Services Ltd.
2) Valmiki Leela Capital Pvt. Ltd. |
| Registrar to the Issue |
Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd. |
2. Key IPO Details & Offer Structure
The offering consists of a fresh capital issuance to fund working capital expansion alongside an Offer for Sale (OFS) by the promoter selling shareholders. The comprehensive offer structure and investor category reservations are tabulated below:
Offer Structure
| Issuance |
₹ in Cr. |
| Fresh issue |
250.00 |
| Offer for sale (OFS) |
209.72 |
| Total |
459.72 |
Issue Breakup by Investor Category (at Upper Price Band)
| Reservation for |
% of Issue |
₹ in Cr. (at upper band) |
| QIB (Qualified Institutional Buyers) |
50% |
229.86 |
| HNI (Non-Institutional Investors) |
15% |
68.96 |
| RETAIL (Retail Individual Investors) |
35% |
160.90 |
| TOTAL |
100% |
459.72 |
3. Company Overview
Incorporated in 2016 and headquartered in Hyderabad, Deepa Jewellers Limited is an organized B2B designer, processor, and supplier of hallmarked 22-karat gold jewellery, with operations concentrated across Telangana, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
Key operational and business model parameters include:
- B2B Operating Model: The company does not sell directly to retail end-consumers. It designs jewellery through an experienced 15-member in-house design team and manufactures via an outsourced, asset-light "karigar" (artisan) network of 41 job-workers.
- Procurement & Manufacturing Workflow: Deepa Jewellers supplies raw gold, alloys, and precious stones to its karigars, paying making charges for finished, hallmarked ornaments.
- Diverse Product Portfolio: Its portfolio features 16 product lines and 110 SKUs spanning vaddanam (waist belts), CNC machine-cut bangles, kada, vanky, dandpatti, gundlamala haaram/necklaces, kangan, earrings, and rings.
- Core Specialization: The company holds particular specialization in crafting vaddanam and CNC machine-cut bangles.
- Value-Added & Allied Activities: Deepa Jewellers also undertakes specialized job-work assignments and trades in silver ornaments, 18-20 karat gold ornaments, and bullion.
4. Objects of the Issue
The Fresh Issue is proposed to raise up to ₹2,500 million (₹250.00 crore), while the Offer for Sale comprises up to 11,848,340 equity shares aggregating up to ₹209.72 crore. The company will not receive any proceeds from the Offer for Sale, as those proceeds will be received directly by the promoter selling shareholders.
The net proceeds from the Fresh Issue are proposed to be utilized for:
- Long-Term Working Capital Requirements: ₹2,150 million (₹215.00 crore) is earmarked for funding long-term working capital requirements for procurement, maintenance, and scaling up of inventory:
- ₹1,250 million proposed to be deployed in FY27.
- ₹900 million proposed to be deployed in FY28.
- Operational Growth & Facilities: The working capital deployment is primarily intended to support inventory requirements associated with business expansion, including the proposed Hyderabad manufacturing facility and the systematic expansion of its sales network.
- General Corporate Purposes: The balance fresh issue proceeds will be deployed for general corporate purposes (finalized after price discovery, capped at a maximum of 25% of the gross Fresh Issue proceeds).
5. Key Investment Highlights
- Significant Revenue Contribution from Southern India: Deep strategic presence and concentrated B2B distribution network across high-consumption gold jewellery hubs in Telangana, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
- Well-Established Customer Base & Long-Standing Relationships: Sustained client engagement and supplier arrangements with reputed jewellery retail chains and established standalone retail stores.
- Diverse Product Portfolio with Specialised Offerings: Wide array of 16 product lines across varied weight ranges and designs, with marked market leadership and specialization in vaddanam (waist belts) and precision CNC machine-cut bangles.
- Established Procurement Network & Karigar Relationships: Robust, asset-light manufacturing ecosystem supported by long-standing associations with a network of 41 skilled job-worker karigars.
- Robust Financial Performance with Consistent Growth: Multi-year operational scaling delivering expanding EBITDA margins, exceptional return on net worth, and a conservative balance-sheet leverage profile.
6. Brief Financial Performance & Metrics
| PARTICULARS |
FY 2024 |
FY '25 |
FY '26 |
| Total Income |
10,257.29 |
14,001.00 |
19,277.25 |
| Total Expenditure |
9,930.48 |
13,456.28 |
17,873.91 |
| EBITDA |
357.71 |
560.06 |
1,463.37 |
| Profit Before Tax (PBT) |
326.81 |
544.72 |
1,403.34 |
| Profit / (Loss) After Tax (PAT) |
243.47 |
405.80 |
1,047.88 |
| EPS - Diluted (₹) |
2.97 |
4.95 |
12.78 |
| RONW (%) |
30.30% |
35.95% |
56.45% |
7. IPO Timeline & Payment Charts
Indicative Time Table
| Tentative Events |
Indicative Dates |
| Finalisation of Basis of Allotment with the Designated Stock Exchange |
4/9/2026 |
| Initiation of refunds / unblocking ASBA Fund |
7/9/2026 |
| Credit of Equity Shares to demat accounts of Allottees |
7/9/2026 |
| Commencement of trading of the Equity Shares on the Stock Exchanges |
8/9/2026 |
Price Chart (@ ₹177 Upper Band) - Retail Category
| LOT SIZE (No. of Shares) |
Amount (₹) |
| 84 | 14,868 |
| 168 | 29,736 |
| 252 | 44,604 |
| 336 | 59,472 |
| 420 | 74,340 |
| 504 | 89,208 |
| 588 | 1,04,076 |
| 672 | 1,18,944 |
| 756 | 1,33,812 |
| 840 | 1,48,680 |
| 924 | 1,63,548 |
| 1,008 | 1,78,416 |
| 1,092 | 1,93,284 |
HNI Payment Chart
| Category |
No. of Shares |
Minimum Bid Lot Amount (₹) |
| Small HNI |
1,176 |
2,08,152 |
| Big HNI |
5,712 |
10,11,024 |
8. Our View / Recommendation
Analyst Recommendation: SUBSCRIBE
Sushil Finance Research Stance & Valuation View
Deepa Jewellers presents a compelling growth profile, supported by a sharp improvement in both scale and profitability. Revenue increased from ₹10,245.68 million in FY24 to ₹19,277.25 million in FY26, while EBITDA grew from ₹357.71 million to ₹1,463.37 million, taking EBITDA margin from 3.49% to 7.60%.
PAT grew more than four-fold from ₹243.47 million to ₹1,047.88 million, while RONW improved substantially to 56.45% and debt/equity declined to 0.47x.
The proposed ₹2,150 million working-capital deployment should support inventory-led growth and the company's move towards an in-house manufacturing facility could improve scalability and turnaround times.
The B2B model, established relationships with jewellery chains, strong South India positioning and expansion into newer markets provide additional growth levers. Our view points to a subscribe.
9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the business model of Deepa Jewellers Limited?
Deepa Jewellers operates an organized B2B business model designing and supplying hallmarked 22-karat gold jewellery to retail chains and standalone stores across South India, utilizing an in-house design team and an outsourced network of 41 karigars.
Q2. What are the key product specializations of Deepa Jewellers?
The company manages 16 product categories with 110 SKUs, holding specialized expertise in vaddanam (traditional waist belts) and high-precision CNC machine-cut bangles.
Q3. What is the minimum lot size and investment amount for retail investors?
The minimum bid lot is 84 shares, requiring a minimum investment of ₹14,868 at the upper price band of ₹177 per share.
Q4. How will the Fresh Issue funds of ₹250 crore be deployed?
The company will deploy ₹215 crore (₹2,150 million) towards long-term working capital to expand inventory and establish a Hyderabad manufacturing facility, with the balance allocated to general corporate purposes.
Q5. What is the analyst rating by Sushil Finance for Deepa Jewellers IPO?
Sushil Finance maintains a 'Subscribe' rating based on the company's revenue scaling (₹19,277.25 million in FY26), EBITDA margin expansion to 7.60%, robust RONW of 56.45%, and low leverage (0.47x D/E).
10. Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) Reference
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