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Saraswati Saree Depot Ltd IPO

Status: Closed

Overview

IPO date
12 Aug 2024 to 14 Aug 2024
Face value
₹ 10 per share
Price
₹ 152 to ₹160 per share
Issue Size
10,000,800 shares
(aggregating up to ₹ 160.01 Cr)
Allotment Date
16 Aug 2024
Listing at
NSE
Issue type
Book Building
Sector
Trading

Objectives of Saraswati Saree Depot Ltd IPO

Initial public offer of up to 10,000,800 equity shares of face value of Rs. 10 each ("Equity Shares") of Saraswati Saree Depot Limited ("Company or "Issuer") for cash at a price of Rs. 160 per equity share (including a share premium of Rs. 150 per equity share) ("Offer Price") aggregating up to Rs. 160.01 crores comprising a fresh issue of up to 6,499,800* equity shares aggregating up to Rs. 104.00 crores by the company ("Fresh Issue") and an offer for sale of up to 3,501,000 equity shares aggregating up to Rs. 56.02 crores ("Offer for Sale"), comprising of up to 700,200 equity shares aggregating up to Rs. 11.20 crores by Tejas Dulhani, up to 700,200 equity shares aggregating up to Rs. 11.20 crores by Amar Dulhani, up to 700,200 equity shares aggregating up to Rs. 11.20 crores by Shevakram Dulhani, up to 700,200 equity shares aggregating up to Rs. 11.20 crorse by Sujandas Dulhani, up to 350,100 equity shares aggregating up to Rs. 5.60 crores by Tushar Dulhani, up to 350,100 equity shares aggregating up to Rs. 5.60 crores by Nikhil Dulhani, (collectively the "Promoter Group Selling Shareholders") and such equity shares offered by the promoter group selling shareholders (the "Offered Shares"). (such offer by each of the promoter group selling shareholders, the "Offer for Sale" and together with the fresh issue, the "Offer"). The offer shall constitute up to 25.25% of the post-offer paid-up equity share capital of the company.

Saraswati Saree Depot Ltd IPO Strategy

  • Strengthening Inventory Management Practices.
  • Entering into men's ethnic wear segment.
  • Leverage technology to bring cost efficiency and enhance customer experience.
  • Capitalize on the increasing e-commerce for penetration in retail and wholesale category.

About Saraswati Saree Depot Ltd

Saraswati Saree Depot Ltd was incorporated as 'Saraswati Saree Depot Private Limited' dated March 18, 2021 issued by Central Registration Centre, Registrar of Companies. Subsequently, Company converted into a Public Limited and the name of Company was changed to 'Saraswati Saree Depot Limited' pursuant to a fresh Certificate of Incorporation dated March 31, 2023 issued by the RoC. The Company is proposing Initial Public Offer aggregating 10,800,000 Equity Shares comprising a Fresh Offer of issuing 7,245,000 Equity Shares and an Offer for Sale upto 3,555,000 Equity Shares.

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Strengths vs Risks of Saraswati Saree Depot Ltd

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Strengths

  • arrowDiversified supplier and customer base.
  • arrowDiverse product portfolio.
  • arrowBulk buying capabilities.
  • arrowExperienced Promoters and strong management team.
  • arrowExisting client and supplier relationships.
  • arrowCollaborative and experienced work force.

Risks

  • arrowThe company's business is highly concentrated on the sale of women's sarees and is vulnerable to variations in demand. Any changes in consumer preference could have an adverse effect on its business, results of operations and financial condition.
  • arrowThe company operates out of two stores in Maharashtra which are located at Kolhapur and Ulhasnagar. Any localized social unrest, natural disaster or breakdown of services or any other natural disaster in and around Maharashtra or any disruption in production at, or shutdown of, its stores could have material adverse effect on the company's business and financial condition.
  • arrowThe Company is operating in wholesale segment due to which its lack visibility and direct connection with the end consumers of the company's products which may adversely affect its ability to build brand loyalty and awareness with the end consumers.
  • arrowThe company operates in highly competitive and fragmented industry with presence of large number of smaller unorganised players operating standalone outlets markets in each of its product segments and an inability to compete effectively may adversely affect its business, results of operations and financial condition.
  • arrowIts business is subject to seasonality. Lower revenues in the festive period of any Fiscal may adversely affect the company's business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
  • arrowA significant portion of its sales are derived from the western zone and any adverse developments in this market could adversely affect its business.
  • arrowThe company is dependent on third party weavers /suppliers for sourcing its products. The company does not have longterm or exclusive agreements with its weavers/suppliers and its may not be able to procure sufficient quantity or quality of goods from its weavers/ suppliers in a timely manner and at an acceptable price and this may adversely affect the business, results of operations and financial conditions.
  • arrowThe Company being in the wholesale sector requires significant amount of working capital for a continued growth. Its inability to meet the company working capital requirements may have an adverse effect on its results of operations.
  • arrowThe company has experienced negative cash flows in relation to its operating, investing and financing activities in the last three financial years. Any negative cash flows in the future would adversely affect the company's results of operations and financial condition.
  • arrowIf the company is unable to maintain an optimal level of inventory, its business, results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected.
  • arrowThe company's business is a high volume-low margin business. Due to this nature of its business, the company's business, its profit and operating margins are low. Any sudden changes with respect to price movements in goods being traded or sudden ad hoc anomalies in business or operations could substantially affect its net bottom lines and hence, adversely affect the company's results of operations and financial conditions.
  • arrowPricing pressure from its competitors may affect the company's ability to maintain or increase its product prices and, in turn, the company's revenue from product sale, gross margin and profitability, which may materially and adversely affect its business, cash flows, results of operations and financial condition.
  • arrowIf the company launch any new products which are not successful in the market as the company anticipate, its business, cash flows, results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected.
  • arrowThere have been some instances of delayed filing with the Registrar of Companies and other noncompliances under the Companies Act in the past which may attract penalties.
  • arrowThe company is exposed to the risks associated with having taken real estate on leave and license basis. In case the current location of its stores become unattractive or in case the company is unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the license agreements then its may shift the company stores to new locations, which may adversely affect its business, cash flows, results of operations and financial condition.
  • arrowIts may be subject to significant risks and hazards when operating and maintaining the company stores, for which its insurance coverage might not be adequate.
  • arrowThe company relies on third-party transportation providers for the transportation of its finished products and any disruption in such delivery or failures by third parties in transporting the products may adversely affect its operations.
  • arrowMost of its Directors does not have any prior experience of being a director in any other listed company in India.
  • arrowThe company has in the past entered into related party transactions and may continue to do so in the future, which may potentially involve conflicts of interest with its Shareholders.
  • arrowThe company has delayed in payments of certain statutory dues and have also paid interest and fees towards such delayed payments in the past.
  • arrowIts inability to grow the business across emerging markets in India and effectively manage or expand its wholesale network may adversely impact the company's business, results of operations and financial condition.
  • arrowThe company is subject to payment-related risks, including risks associated with cash payments, online payment mechanisms and payment processing risks.
  • arrowThe company engage contract labourers at its stores and any failures by the vendors from whom such contract labourers are engaged to pay wages or dues on time could subject it to financial liability, in turn adversely impacting its profitability and results of operations.
  • arrowIts Directors, Promoters and members of the Promoter Group members may enter into ventures that may lead to real or potential conflicts of interest with the company's business.
  • arrowThere may be outstanding litigations and regulatory proceedings by and against the Company, Directors and Promoters. Any adverse outcome from such legal proceedings may impact its reputation, business, cash flows, financial condition, and results of operations.
  • arrowUnsecured loan of Rs. 378.39 million taken by the Company from related party can be recalled at any time.
  • arrowThe average cost of acquisition of Equity Shares by the Promoter Group Selling Shareholders may be less than the Offer Price.
  • arrowAny failures in obtaining or renewing approvals, licenses, registrations and permissions for its stores to operate the company's business in a timely manner, or at all, may adversely affect its business, financial conditions and results of operations.
  • arrowThe company may suffer from labour shortages, strikes, slowdowns, work stoppages and increased wage costs by its employees, weavers/suppliers and third-party suppliers or any other kind of disputes with its employees.
  • arrowIts inability to effectively manage the company distribution channels may have an adverse effect on its business, results of operations and financial condition.
  • arrowIts inability to accurately forecast demand or price for the company products and manage its inventory may adversely affect the company's business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
  • arrowIts market presence in southern India is not proportionate to the industry norm.
  • arrowThe company may be subject to fraud, theft or such similar incidents which may have an adverse effect on its business operations and financial conditions.
  • arrowThe company inability to adapt with new technologies in its operations or technology failures or breach of data security could disrupt its operations and may adversely affect the company's business and results of operations.
  • arrowThe Company will not receive any proceeds from the Offer for Sale portion and the Promoter Group Selling Shareholders shall be entitled to the Offer Proceeds to the extent of the Equity Shares offered by them in the Offer for Sale. Its Promoter Group members are therefore interested in the Offer in connection with the Equity Shares offered by them in the Offer for Sale.
  • arrowAfter the completion of the Offer, its Promoters along with the Promoter Group will continue to hold majority of the shareholding of the Company, which may allow them to influence the outcome of matters submitted for approval of its Shareholders.
  • arrowOne of its Independent Directors was holding two DINs in the past.
  • arrowThe company is excessively dependent on its Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Managerial Personnel, and the loss of, or its inability to hire, train and retain qualified personnel could adversely affect its business, results of operations, and financial condition.
  • arrowThe Company's logo and some other trademarks are not registered as on date of this Red Herring Prospectus. However, applications for registration its trademarks have been filed with the trademarks authority. The company may be unable to adequately protect its intellectual property and/ or be subject to claims alleging breach of third-party intellectual property rights.
  • arrowChange in customer preferences to purchase products from traditional brick and mortar stores to e-commerce may have an adverse impact on its business, results of operations and financial condition.
  • arrowIts business operations are influenced by the geographical origin of sarees. Any adverse developments in this market could adversely affect its business.
  • arrowThe company does not manufacture any of its products and relies entirely on weavers/suppliers for the manufacturing of all the company's products. Its dependence on third-party manufacturers for the manufacturing of all the company products subjects it to risks, which, if realized, could adversely affect its business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
  • arrowIts inability to identify and respond to changing consumer preferences from sarees to western wear and kurtis or evolving trends may decrease the demand for its products among the company customers, which may adversely affect its business.
  • arrowThe COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse effect and any future pandemic may have adverse effects on its business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
  • arrowIts business activities are dependent on the delivery of adequate and uninterrupted supply of electrical power at a reasonable cost. Any shortage or any prolonged interruption or increase in the cost of power could adversely affect its business, result of operations, financial conditions and cash flows.
  • arrowIndustry information included in this Red Herring Prospectus has been derived from an industry report from CRISIL Market Intelligence & Analytics, a division of CRISIL Limited which has been commissioned and paid by it for such purpose exclusively in connection with the Offer.
  • arrowIts Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Managerial Personnel are interested in the Company's performance in addition to their remuneration and reimbursement of expenses and there may be a potential conflict of interest of its Promoters or Directors against the interests of the Company.
  • arrowThe Company may not be able to pay dividends in the future as its ability to pay dividends in the future depends on the company's future earnings, financial condition, cash flows, working capital requirements, capital expenditures and terms of its financing arrangements. The company cannot assure you that its will be able to pay dividends in the future.
  • arrowIn this Red Herring Prospectus, the company has included certain Non-GAAP ("Generally Accepted Accounting Principles") financial measures and certain other industry measures related to its operations and financial performance. These Non-GAAP measures and industry measures may vary from any standard methodology applicable across the Indian retailing industry, and therefore may not be comparable with financial or industry related statistical information of similar nomenclature computed and presented by other companies.
  • arrowIf the company is unable to protect the data related to electronic mode of payments, or any other personal information that the company collect from customers, its reputation could be significantly harmed.

Saraswati Saree Depot Ltd Peer Comparison

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Saraswati Saree Depot Ltd
Go Fashion (India) Ltd
Sai Silks (Kalamandir) Ltd
Face Value
10
10
10
Standalone / Consolidated
Standalone
Standalone
Standalone
Total Income Rs. Cr.
610.904
762.828
1373.55
EPS-Basis
8.92
15.32
7.51
EPS-Diluted
8.92
15.32
7.51
NAV Per Share
19.61
111.81
72.14
P/E-Basic EPS
17.94
71.80
21.34
P/E-Diluted EPS
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RONW(%)
45.49
13.71
9.49
Latest NAV Period
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Latest NAV
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The IPO opens on 12 Aug 2024 & closes on 14 Aug 2024.

Saraswati Saree Depot Ltd was incorporated as 'Saraswati Saree Depot Private Limited' dated March 18, 2021 issued by Central Registration Centre, Registrar of Companies. Subsequently, Company converted into a Public Limited and the name of Company was changed to 'Saraswati Saree Depot Limited' pursuant to a fresh Certificate of Incorporation dated March 31, 2023 issued by the RoC. The Company is proposing Initial Public Offer aggregating 10,800,000 Equity Shares comprising a Fresh Offer of issuing 7,245,000 Equity Shares and an Offer for Sale upto 3,555,000 Equity Shares.

Saraswati Saree Depot Ltd IPO will close on 14 Aug 2024.

  • Diversified supplier and customer base.
  • Diverse product portfolio.
  • Bulk buying capabilities.
  • Experienced Promoters and strong management team.
  • Existing client and supplier relationships.
  • Collaborative and experienced work force.

S.No Promoters Name Pre Issue Shares Pre Issue Percentage Post Issue Shares Post Issue Percentage
1 Mahesh Dulhani 4137500 12.5 4137500 10.45
2 Rajesh Dulhani 4137500 12.5 4137500 10.45
3 Shankar Dulhani 3310000 10 3310000 8.36
4 Vinod Dulhani 2482500 7.5 2482500 6.27

  • The company's business is highly concentrated on the sale of women's sarees and is vulnerable to variations in demand. Any changes in consumer preference could have an adverse effect on its business, results of operations and financial condition.
  • The company operates out of two stores in Maharashtra which are located at Kolhapur and Ulhasnagar. Any localized social unrest, natural disaster or breakdown of services or any other natural disaster in and around Maharashtra or any disruption in production at, or shutdown of, its stores could have material adverse effect on the company's business and financial condition.
  • The Company is operating in wholesale segment due to which its lack visibility and direct connection with the end consumers of the company's products which may adversely affect its ability to build brand loyalty and awareness with the end consumers.
  • The company operates in highly competitive and fragmented industry with presence of large number of smaller unorganised players operating standalone outlets markets in each of its product segments and an inability to compete effectively may adversely affect its business, results of operations and financial condition.
  • Its business is subject to seasonality. Lower revenues in the festive period of any Fiscal may adversely affect the company's business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
  • A significant portion of its sales are derived from the western zone and any adverse developments in this market could adversely affect its business.
  • The company is dependent on third party weavers /suppliers for sourcing its products. The company does not have longterm or exclusive agreements with its weavers/suppliers and its may not be able to procure sufficient quantity or quality of goods from its weavers/ suppliers in a timely manner and at an acceptable price and this may adversely affect the business, results of operations and financial conditions.
  • The Company being in the wholesale sector requires significant amount of working capital for a continued growth. Its inability to meet the company working capital requirements may have an adverse effect on its results of operations.
  • The company has experienced negative cash flows in relation to its operating, investing and financing activities in the last three financial years. Any negative cash flows in the future would adversely affect the company's results of operations and financial condition.
  • If the company is unable to maintain an optimal level of inventory, its business, results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected.
  • The company's business is a high volume-low margin business. Due to this nature of its business, the company's business, its profit and operating margins are low. Any sudden changes with respect to price movements in goods being traded or sudden ad hoc anomalies in business or operations could substantially affect its net bottom lines and hence, adversely affect the company's results of operations and financial conditions.
  • Pricing pressure from its competitors may affect the company's ability to maintain or increase its product prices and, in turn, the company's revenue from product sale, gross margin and profitability, which may materially and adversely affect its business, cash flows, results of operations and financial condition.
  • If the company launch any new products which are not successful in the market as the company anticipate, its business, cash flows, results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected.
  • There have been some instances of delayed filing with the Registrar of Companies and other noncompliances under the Companies Act in the past which may attract penalties.
  • The company is exposed to the risks associated with having taken real estate on leave and license basis. In case the current location of its stores become unattractive or in case the company is unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the license agreements then its may shift the company stores to new locations, which may adversely affect its business, cash flows, results of operations and financial condition.
  • Its may be subject to significant risks and hazards when operating and maintaining the company stores, for which its insurance coverage might not be adequate.
  • The company relies on third-party transportation providers for the transportation of its finished products and any disruption in such delivery or failures by third parties in transporting the products may adversely affect its operations.
  • Most of its Directors does not have any prior experience of being a director in any other listed company in India.
  • The company has in the past entered into related party transactions and may continue to do so in the future, which may potentially involve conflicts of interest with its Shareholders.
  • The company has delayed in payments of certain statutory dues and have also paid interest and fees towards such delayed payments in the past.
  • Its inability to grow the business across emerging markets in India and effectively manage or expand its wholesale network may adversely impact the company's business, results of operations and financial condition.
  • The company is subject to payment-related risks, including risks associated with cash payments, online payment mechanisms and payment processing risks.
  • The company engage contract labourers at its stores and any failures by the vendors from whom such contract labourers are engaged to pay wages or dues on time could subject it to financial liability, in turn adversely impacting its profitability and results of operations.
  • Its Directors, Promoters and members of the Promoter Group members may enter into ventures that may lead to real or potential conflicts of interest with the company's business.
  • There may be outstanding litigations and regulatory proceedings by and against the Company, Directors and Promoters. Any adverse outcome from such legal proceedings may impact its reputation, business, cash flows, financial condition, and results of operations.
  • Unsecured loan of Rs. 378.39 million taken by the Company from related party can be recalled at any time.
  • The average cost of acquisition of Equity Shares by the Promoter Group Selling Shareholders may be less than the Offer Price.
  • Any failures in obtaining or renewing approvals, licenses, registrations and permissions for its stores to operate the company's business in a timely manner, or at all, may adversely affect its business, financial conditions and results of operations.
  • The company may suffer from labour shortages, strikes, slowdowns, work stoppages and increased wage costs by its employees, weavers/suppliers and third-party suppliers or any other kind of disputes with its employees.
  • Its inability to effectively manage the company distribution channels may have an adverse effect on its business, results of operations and financial condition.
  • Its inability to accurately forecast demand or price for the company products and manage its inventory may adversely affect the company's business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
  • Its market presence in southern India is not proportionate to the industry norm.
  • The company may be subject to fraud, theft or such similar incidents which may have an adverse effect on its business operations and financial conditions.
  • The company inability to adapt with new technologies in its operations or technology failures or breach of data security could disrupt its operations and may adversely affect the company's business and results of operations.
  • The Company will not receive any proceeds from the Offer for Sale portion and the Promoter Group Selling Shareholders shall be entitled to the Offer Proceeds to the extent of the Equity Shares offered by them in the Offer for Sale. Its Promoter Group members are therefore interested in the Offer in connection with the Equity Shares offered by them in the Offer for Sale.
  • After the completion of the Offer, its Promoters along with the Promoter Group will continue to hold majority of the shareholding of the Company, which may allow them to influence the outcome of matters submitted for approval of its Shareholders.
  • One of its Independent Directors was holding two DINs in the past.
  • The company is excessively dependent on its Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Managerial Personnel, and the loss of, or its inability to hire, train and retain qualified personnel could adversely affect its business, results of operations, and financial condition.
  • The Company's logo and some other trademarks are not registered as on date of this Red Herring Prospectus. However, applications for registration its trademarks have been filed with the trademarks authority. The company may be unable to adequately protect its intellectual property and/ or be subject to claims alleging breach of third-party intellectual property rights.
  • Change in customer preferences to purchase products from traditional brick and mortar stores to e-commerce may have an adverse impact on its business, results of operations and financial condition.
  • Its business operations are influenced by the geographical origin of sarees. Any adverse developments in this market could adversely affect its business.
  • The company does not manufacture any of its products and relies entirely on weavers/suppliers for the manufacturing of all the company's products. Its dependence on third-party manufacturers for the manufacturing of all the company products subjects it to risks, which, if realized, could adversely affect its business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
  • Its inability to identify and respond to changing consumer preferences from sarees to western wear and kurtis or evolving trends may decrease the demand for its products among the company customers, which may adversely affect its business.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse effect and any future pandemic may have adverse effects on its business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
  • Its business activities are dependent on the delivery of adequate and uninterrupted supply of electrical power at a reasonable cost. Any shortage or any prolonged interruption or increase in the cost of power could adversely affect its business, result of operations, financial conditions and cash flows.
  • Industry information included in this Red Herring Prospectus has been derived from an industry report from CRISIL Market Intelligence & Analytics, a division of CRISIL Limited which has been commissioned and paid by it for such purpose exclusively in connection with the Offer.
  • Its Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Managerial Personnel are interested in the Company's performance in addition to their remuneration and reimbursement of expenses and there may be a potential conflict of interest of its Promoters or Directors against the interests of the Company.
  • The Company may not be able to pay dividends in the future as its ability to pay dividends in the future depends on the company's future earnings, financial condition, cash flows, working capital requirements, capital expenditures and terms of its financing arrangements. The company cannot assure you that its will be able to pay dividends in the future.
  • In this Red Herring Prospectus, the company has included certain Non-GAAP ("Generally Accepted Accounting Principles") financial measures and certain other industry measures related to its operations and financial performance. These Non-GAAP measures and industry measures may vary from any standard methodology applicable across the Indian retailing industry, and therefore may not be comparable with financial or industry related statistical information of similar nomenclature computed and presented by other companies.
  • If the company is unable to protect the data related to electronic mode of payments, or any other personal information that the company collect from customers, its reputation could be significantly harmed.

The Issue type of Saraswati Saree Depot Ltd is Book Building.

The minimum application for shares of Saraswati Saree Depot Ltd is 90.

The total shares issue of Saraswati Saree Depot Ltd is 10000800.

Initial public offer of up to 10,000,800 equity shares of face value of Rs. 10 each ("Equity Shares") of Saraswati Saree Depot Limited ("Company or "Issuer") for cash at a price of Rs. 160 per equity share (including a share premium of Rs. 150 per equity share) ("Offer Price") aggregating up to Rs. 160.01 crores comprising a fresh issue of up to 6,499,800* equity shares aggregating up to Rs. 104.00 crores by the company ("Fresh Issue") and an offer for sale of up to 3,501,000 equity shares aggregating up to Rs. 56.02 crores ("Offer for Sale"), comprising of up to 700,200 equity shares aggregating up to Rs. 11.20 crores by Tejas Dulhani, up to 700,200 equity shares aggregating up to Rs. 11.20 crores by Amar Dulhani, up to 700,200 equity shares aggregating up to Rs. 11.20 crores by Shevakram Dulhani, up to 700,200 equity shares aggregating up to Rs. 11.20 crorse by Sujandas Dulhani, up to 350,100 equity shares aggregating up to Rs. 5.60 crores by Tushar Dulhani, up to 350,100 equity shares aggregating up to Rs. 5.60 crores by Nikhil Dulhani, (collectively the "Promoter Group Selling Shareholders") and such equity shares offered by the promoter group selling shareholders (the "Offered Shares"). (such offer by each of the promoter group selling shareholders, the "Offer for Sale" and together with the fresh issue, the "Offer"). The offer shall constitute up to 25.25% of the post-offer paid-up equity share capital of the company.