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boAt files draft red herring prospectus via confidential route

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boAt files draft red herring prospectus via confidential route
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boAt files draft red herring prospectus via confidential route Consumer electronics brand boAt has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) through the confidential filing route. The pre-filing mechanism, introduced in 2022, allows companies to submit their DRHP exclusively to SEBI, keeping the document confidential until they finalize their IPO plans. The initiative aims to provide greater flexibility and privacy to firms preparing for a public listing. Founded by Aman Gupta and Sameer Mehta, boAt focuses on affordable, stylish, and high-quality audio products, wearables, and accessories. The brand drives sales through online marketplaces like Amazon and Flipkart, its own website, and maintains a strong offline presence across retail stores. boAt has raised over $170 million to date, including a $60 million round led by Warburg Pincus and Malabar Investments in 2023. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Warburg Pincus is the largest external stakeholder, followed by Fireside Ventures and Qualcomm. During the fiscal year ended March 2024, boAt’s scale reduced by 5% to Rs 3,122 crore, compared to Rs 3,285 crore in FY23. However, the company managed to cut its losses by 47% to Rs 53.5 crore during the same period. India’s wearable market declined 20.7% year-on-year to 38 million units in Q3 2024, marking a second consecutive quarterly drop, according to IDC. The decline was driven by fewer product launches and cautious inventory management, despite the festive season. Notably, the average selling price rose by 1.3% to $21.3—the first increase since Q2 2019.

OYO's parent PRISM files confidential papers with SEBI, eyes $7–8 Bn valuation

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OYO's parent PRISM files confidential papers with SEBI, eyes $7–8 Bn valuation
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OYO's parent PRISM files confidential papers with SEBI, eyes $7–8 Bn valuation PRISM, the parent of OYO, has filed confidential draft IPO papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), according to sources aware of the development. The filing follows shareholders’ approval at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on December 20, where the company received consent to raise up to Rs 6,650 crore through a fresh issue of equity shares. The proposed public offering is expected to value the company in the range of $7–8 billion, people familiar with the matter said. The company had initially appointed ICICI Securities, Axis Capital, Goldman Sachs, and Citibank as book running lead managers for the proposed IPO and has since added more banks to the syndicate. PRISM first initiated the IPO process in 2021 and filed offer documents with SEBI, followed by a revised filing with updated financial and operational disclosures. The company later withdrew its IPO plans amid elevated global market volatility. Since then, the company has expanded its operations across India and international markets and added to its premium portfolio through brands such as SUNDAY Hotels and Palette. It has also strengthened its overseas presence through the acquisition of US-based G6 Hospitality, the economy lodging franchisor that operates Motel 6 and Studio 6. For the quarter ended June 2025 (Q1 FY26), the company reported a net profit of over Rs 200 crore and revenue of Rs 2,019 crore. The confidential filing route has gained traction among new-age companies. Firms that have used or explored this mechanism include PhonePe, Meesho, Swiggy, Groww, PhysicsWallah, Shadowfax, Shiprocket, boAt, Aequs, Infra.Market, InCred Holdings, Zepto, and Tata Play.

Infra.Market files confidential DRHP with SEBI for Rs 5,000 Cr IPO

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Infra.Market files confidential DRHP with SEBI for Rs 5,000 Cr IPO
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Infra.Market files confidential DRHP with SEBI for Rs 5,000 Cr IPO Building materials unicorn Infra.Market has filed a confidential Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise Rs 5,000 crore through an initial public offering (IPO), according to sources aware of the development. The proposed issue is expected to be a mix of fresh equity shares and offer-for-sale (OFS) by existing investors, in almost equal proportion. The Bengaluru-based firm has taken advantage of SEBI’s confidential filing mechanism, introduced last year, which allows companies to keep sensitive financial and strategic details under wraps until closer to listing. Infra.Market’s move comes just weeks after it raised $83 million in a Series G round led by Silverline Homes, with participation from Tiger Global, Accel, Nexus Ventures, NK Squared, and Evolvence India. Earlier in June, the Bengaluru-based company also secured $150 million in debt funding from Mars Growth Capital. On the financial front, Infra.Market reported a 23% year-on-year jump in revenue to Rs 14,530 crore in FY24, while its profit surged 2.4X to Rs 378 crore. The FY25 numbers are yet to be disclosed. The firm operates in a competitive space with OfBusiness, Zetwerk, and Moglix. OfBusiness clocked Rs 19,296 crore in revenue in FY24, while Zetwerk and Moglix posted Rs 14,436 crore and Rs 4,964 crore, respectively. By opting for the confidential filing route introduced by SEBI last year, Infra.Market joins the likes of PhonePe, Meesho, Shadowfax, PhysicsWallah, Groww, Shiprocket, boAt, and Aequs, which have kept their draft filings under wraps until closer to listing.

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