Quick Summary
LEAP India Limited IPO opens on August 7, 2026, and closes on August 11, 2026, with a price band of ₹151 to ₹159 per share. The overall issue size is ₹2,480.00 crore (Fresh Issue of ₹480 crore and Offer for Sale of ₹2,000 crore). Net proceeds of ₹360 crore from the Fresh Issue will be utilized toward repaying outstanding debt. LEAP India operates India's largest on-demand supply chain asset pooling platform with 14.70 million deployed assets across 10,100+ touchpoints. Sushil Finance maintains a Cautious stance due to top-line revenue contraction (-23.3% YoY in FY26), EBITDA compression, and ongoing operational loss visibility.
IPO Overview
LEAP India Limited has formally launched its public initial offering aggregating up to ₹2,480.00 crore, comprising a Fresh Issue of ₹480 crore and an Offer for Sale (OFS) of ₹2,000 crore. The subscription window is active between August 7, 2026, and August 11, 2026. The price band has been fixed at ₹151 to ₹159 per share, with a face value of ₹1 per equity share.
The company represents India's largest on-demand asset pooling platform for supply chains, operating a "share and reuse" circular business model for pallets, containers, and material handling equipment (MHE).
Key IPO Details
Issue Details Summary
| Parameter |
Specification / Value |
| Price Band |
₹151 to ₹159 Per Share |
| Issue Opens On |
Aug 7, 2026 |
| Issue Closes On |
Aug 11, 2026 |
| Lot Size |
94 Shares & in Multiples thereafter |
| Issue Size |
₹2,480.00 cr (15,59,74,841 Shares) |
| Face Value |
₹ 1 |
| Listing On |
BSE & NSE |
Offer Structure
| Issuance |
Amount (₹ in Cr.) |
| Fresh Issue |
480 |
| Offer for Sale |
2,000 |
| Total Issue Size |
2,480 |
Issue Breakup & Reservation Matrix
| Reservation Category |
% of Issue |
Amount (₹ in Cr.) (at upper band) |
| QIB (Qualified Institutional Buyers) |
50% |
1,240.00 |
| HNI (Non-Institutional Bidders) |
15% |
372.00 |
| RETAIL |
35% |
868.00 |
| TOTAL |
100% |
2,480.00 |
Retail Category Application Price Chart (@ ₹159 Upper Band / Base Lot 94)
| No. of Shares / Lots |
Minimum Bid Amount (₹) |
| 94 Shares (1 Lot) |
14,946 |
| 188 Shares (2 Lots) |
29,892 |
| 282 Shares (3 Lots) |
44,838 |
| 376 Shares (4 Lots) |
59,784 |
| 470 Shares (5 Lots) |
74,730 |
| 564 Shares (6 Lots) |
89,676 |
| 658 Shares (7 Lots) |
104,622 |
| 752 Shares (8 Lots) |
119,568 |
| 846 Shares (9 Lots) |
134,514 |
| 940 Shares (10 Lots) |
149,460 |
| 1,034 Shares (11 Lots) |
164,406 |
| 1,128 Shares (12 Lots) |
179,352 |
| 1,222 Shares (13 Lots) |
194,298 |
HNI Payment Category Thresholds
| Category |
No. of Shares |
Minimum Bid Lot Amount (₹) |
| Small HNI |
1,316 |
2,09,244 |
| Big HNI |
6,298 |
10,01,382 |
Brief Financial Performance Summary
| PARTICULARS (₹ in Million) |
FY '26 |
FY '25 |
FY '24 |
| Total Income |
371.94 |
485.03 |
371.94 |
| Total Expenditure |
325.24 |
432.97 |
325.24 |
| EBITDA |
209.92 |
273.80 |
209.92 |
| Loss before Tax |
46.71 |
52.06 |
46.71 |
| Loss after Tax |
37.17 |
37.56 |
37.17 |
| E.P.S. (Diluted) (₹) |
1.03 |
0.99 |
1.03 |
| P/E (x) (Diluted) |
- |
- |
- |
| RONW (%) |
5.21 |
4.09 |
5.21 |
*Not annualized.
Lead Managers & Intermediaries
- Lead Managers: JM Financial Ltd, Avendus Capital Pvt. Ltd., IIFL Capital Services Ltd., UBS Securities India Pvt. Ltd.
- Registrar: MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd
Company Overview
LEAP India Limited runs India's largest on-demand asset pooling platform for supply chains, renting out pallets, containers, and material handling equipment (MHE) on a "share and reuse" model instead of selling them outright.
As of March 31, 2026, the company had 14.70 million assets deployed across 10,100+ customer touchpoints and 1,000+ customers spanning FMCG, F&B, 3PL, e-commerce, and automotive sectors. The acquisition of CHEP India (Jan 2025) strengthened its container-pooling leadership and network reach.
Backed by a robust tech stack (MyLEAP platform, SAP, RFID/IoT tracking), promoter Sunu Mathew's 27+ years of industry experience, and institutional backing from KKR, the company operates in India's still-nascent palletization market - offering a long structural growth runway versus developed markets like the US and EU.
Objects of the Issue
The Offer comprises a Fresh Issue aggregating up to Rs. 480 crore and an Offer for Sale by the Promoter/Promoter Group selling shareholders aggregating up to Rs. 2,480 crore (total offer size), taking the overall issue size to up to Rs. 2,480 crore; the company will not receive any proceeds from the Offer for Sale.
Of the Net Proceeds from the Fresh Issue, LEAP India proposes to utilize:
- Rs. 360 crore towards repayment/prepayment, in full or part, of certain outstanding borrowings (against total consolidated borrowings of Rs. 1,023.20 crore as on June 30, 2026).
- The balance earmarked for general corporate purposes (capped at 25% of gross proceeds).
This is essentially a deleveraging-plus-balance-sheet-strengthening issue rather than a growth-capex raise, which should improve interest coverage and net worth post-listing.
Highlights
- Largest on-demand asset pooling provider in India by number of pooled assets.
- 14.70 million assets across a pan-India network of 10,100+ touchpoints and 29 fulfilment centres.
- 1,000+ customers, including several blue-chip names, with strong long-term retention.
- Full-suite asset offering (pallets, containers, MHE); PAT-positive continuously since 2020.
- Founder-promoter Sunu Mathew brings 27+ years of pallet-industry experience.
IPO Timeline
| Tentative Events |
Indicative Dates |
| Finalisation of Basis of Allotment with Designated Stock Exchange |
12/8/2026 |
| Initiation of refunds / unblocking ASBA Fund |
13/8/2026 |
| Credit of Equity Shares to demat accounts of Allottees |
13/8/2026 |
| Commencement of trading of the Equity Shares on Stock Exchanges |
14/8/2026 |
Our View / Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION: CAUTIOUS
The company reported a decline in operational performance during FY'26, with Total Income falling by 23.3% YoY to ₹371.94 million from ₹485.03 million in FY'25. While Total Expenditure declined by 18.4% YoY, the reduction was insufficient to offset the drop in revenue, resulting in a 23.3% contraction in EBITDA to ₹209.92 million.
Profitability remained largely stable, with Loss before Tax narrowing marginally to ₹46.71 million and Loss after Tax remaining broadly unchanged at ₹37.17 million. However, the sharp decline in income and operating earnings raises concerns over business growth and revenue sustainability. The company's inability to translate cost rationalization into earnings expansion suggests that operational challenges persist.
Although profitability metrics have remained resilient, the lack of meaningful growth in the top line limits near-term earnings visibility. Taken together - inconsistent EPS, a stagnant RoNW band, margin compression, and rising leverage-driven finance costs - the financial trend argues for a Cautious stance until the price band clarifies what multiple of this uneven earnings profile is actually being asked for.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is LEAP India Limited's core business model?
LEAP India operates an on-demand asset pooling platform for supply chains across India. Instead of selling material handling assets outright, LEAP rents out pallets, containers, and equipment on a "share and reuse" circular economy platform.
Q2. How many assets and touchpoints does LEAP India manage?
As of March 31, 2026, LEAP India manages 14.70 million assets deployed across 10,100+ customer touchpoints, supported by 29 fulfilment centres and 1,000+ blue-chip customers.
Q3. What are the key IPO dates for LEAP India Limited?
The IPO opens on August 7, 2026, and closes on August 11, 2026. Allotment finalization is scheduled for August 12, 2026, with listing on BSE and NSE scheduled for August 14, 2026.
Q4. What is the retail lot size and minimum investment required?
The lot size is 94 shares. At the upper price band of ₹159, the minimum retail bid amount required for 1 lot (94 shares) is ₹14,946.
Q5. How will the fresh issue proceeds be deployed?
Out of ₹480 crore gross fresh issue proceeds, ₹360 crore will be utilized for prepaying/repaying consolidated borrowings (standing at ₹1,023.20 crore as of June 30, 2026), and the balance for general corporate purposes (capped at 25%).
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