The initial public offering (IPO) of RITES Limited, earlier known as Rail India Technical and Economic Service, is expected to hit the market between June 20 and 22. About 12% shares of the Railways’ subsidiary will be offered for sale, as per sources familiar with the issue.
With this, RITES will emerge as the second public sector undertaking (PSU) of the Indian Railways to be listed on the NSE and BSE.
The IPO will see sale of 2.4 crore equity shares, amounting to 12% by the promoter, as per Draft red herring prospects (DRHP) filed with Sebi.
As per the annual report of RITES Ltd, it recorded revenue of Rs 1,509 crore in fiscal 2017. RITES has also been approached by the IRSDC to buy up to 25% stake in the station development arm for Rs. 250 crore, according to the DRHP.
Elara Capital (India), IDFC Bank Ltd, IDBI Capital Markets & Securities Ltd and SBI Capital Markets Ltd will manage the company’s IPO. As per merchant banking sources, the IPO is expected to fetch around Rs 600 crore.
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