ARC Insulation and Insulators Ltd., formerly known as ARC Insulation & Insulators Private Limited, is a prominent manufacturer of high-performance glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) composite products. Established in 2003 as a proprietorship concern and incorporated as a company in 2008, ARC Insulation has played a pivotal role in delivering innovative GFRP solutions across construction, infrastructure, chemical processing, and other industrial sectors.

The ARC Insulation & Insulators IPO 2025 is a Book Built Issue with a total size of ₹ 41.19 Crores. It includes a Fresh Issue of 30.45 Lakh shares worth ₹ 38.06 Crores and an Offer for Sale of 2.50 Lakh shares totaling ₹ 3.12 Crores. The IPO opens for subscription on 21st August 2025 and closes on 25th August 2025, with allotment expected on 26th August 2025. The shares are scheduled for listing on NSE SME around 29th August 2025.

The IPO share price band is fixed between ₹ 119 and ₹ 125 per equity share. At the upper end of the band, the company's market capitalization will be approximately ₹ 128.71 Crores. The IPO lot size is 1,000 shares, and individual investors are required to apply for a minimum of 2 lots, amounting to ₹ 2,50,000.

GRETEX CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED is the book running lead manager, while MAASHITLA SECURITIES PRIVATE LIMITED is the registrar. Gretex Share Broking Limited will act as the market maker for the IPO.

Investors have also shown interest in the grey market, where the Grey Market Premium (GMP) of ARC Insulation & Insulators is expected at ₹ 20. While the GMP can indicate potential listing gains, it is based on unorganized demand and supply and should be considered purely informational.

As of 11:00 AM on 21st August 2025, the IPO subscription is at 0.14 times on the first day, reflecting initial investor response. Anchor investors have already committed ₹ 11.71 Crores by subscribing for 9,37,000 shares at ₹ 125 per share. These shares are allocated from the Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) portion.

The IPO objectives for the company include deploying net proceeds for strategic growth and debt management:

• ₹ 815.67 Lakh for capital expenditure to set up a new manufacturing unit.

• ₹ 305.64 Lakh for purchase of new office space.

• ₹ 118.30 Lakh for repayment or prepayment of certain debt facilities.

• ₹ 1,634.61 Lakh for working capital requirements.

• Remaining funds for general corporate purposes.

The company is helmed by Mr. Manish Bajoria, Promoter and Managing Director, with 16 years of experience, and Ms. Neelam Bajoria, Promoter and Executive Director, with over 15 years in management and leadership within the GFRP and composite sector. Their strategic vision has guided ARC Insulation to consistent growth.

Financially, the company has demonstrated strong performance:

• Revenue from operations: ₹ 3,315.32 Lakh (FY25), ₹ 2,883.37 Lakh (FY24), ₹ 2,448.01 Lakh (FY23)

• EBITDA: ₹ 1,293.98 Lakh (FY25), ₹ 943.13 Lakh (FY24), ₹ 478.69 Lakh (FY23)

• Profit after Tax (PAT): ₹ 856.58 Lakh (FY25), ₹ 610.40 Lakh (FY24), ₹ 263.81 Lakh (FY23)

The company’s pre-issue EPS stands at ₹ 12.15, with a post-issue EPS of ₹ 8.32 for FY24. The pre-issue P/E ratio is 10.28x, while the post-issue P/E ratio is 15.03x. The ROCE is 49.84%, and both ROE and RoNW are 45.47%, indicating a fairly priced IPO.

The expected listing price is ₹ 145 per share, implying a 16% potential listing gain over the issue price. Investors, particularly those comfortable with risk, may consider applying to the IPO to benefit from listing gains.

The IPO allotment can be checked online on the registrar’s website using application number, PAN, or DP Client ID from 26th August 2025. Detailed monitoring of live subscription status, GMP, and anchor investor allocation provides crucial insights for investors making informed decisions.

Overall, the ARC Insulation & Insulators IPO 2025 represents an opportunity to invest in a financially sound company with robust growth, strong leadership, and strategic expansion plans in the GFRP sector. Investors should review subscription trends, grey market indicators, and financial metrics carefully to align with their investment strategy.

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