Everything you need to know about Ardee Industries IPO

About

Ardee Industries Limited is a key player in India's circular economy, specialising in the environmentally responsible recovery and recycling of end-of-life energy storage products and non-ferrous scrap. The company's core business involves manufacturing pure lead and various lead alloys, including lead-calcium, lead-antimony, and lead-tin alloys, by processing recyclable scrap materials such as used lead-acid batteries, remelted lead ingots, and lead scrap. It operates a manufacturing facility in Naidupet, Andhra Pradesh. The company generates revenue primarily from the sale of its recycled and refined products, which meet international purity standards of 99.97% to 99.985%, to customers in both domestic and international markets. Its products are crucial for industries like energy storage, e-mobility, automotive, and chemicals. Ardee Industries serves a diverse customer base, including large-scale battery manufacturers, across India and in export markets like Singapore, Switzerland, and South Korea.

IPO schedule

Issue open date 2026-08-05
Issue close date 2026-08-07
UPI mandate deadline 2026-08-07 (5 PM)
Allotment finalization 2026-08-10
Refund initiation 2026-08-11
Share credit 2026-08-11
Listing date 2026-08-12
Mandate end date 2026-08-22
Lock-in end date for anchor investors (50%) 2026-09-08
Lock-in end date for anchor investors (remaining) 2026-11-07

Financials

Financial Year Ended March 2024 March 2025 March 2026
Total Assets 196.12 262.06 363.33
Revenue 463.39 743.53 1168.88
Profit After Tax 8.95 33.27 84.68

Issue size

Funds Raised in the IPO Amount (₹ Cr.)
Total issue size 425.87
Fresh Issue - Proceeds go to the company 320
Offer for sale - Proceeds go to the existing investors
105.87

Utilisation of proceeds

Purpose INR crores (%)
Funding incremental working capital requirements 220 (68.75%)
Repayment and/or pre-payment of certain company borrowings 20 (6.25%)
General corporate purposes 80 (25%)

Strengths

  • One of India's leading players in the circular economy, specialising in recycling end-of-life energy products.
  • One of the fastest-growing companies in the sector, with a revenue CAGR of 58.81% in the last three fiscals.
  • Manufacturing facility is strategically located near major battery manufacturers and ports, reducing logistical costs.
  • Utilises a robust hedging mechanism to mitigate volatility in commodity prices, protecting margins.
  • Maintains a strong and diverse global sourcing network for raw materials from over 50 countries.

Risks

  • Significant revenue concentration, with the top customer contributing 40.64% of revenue from operations.
  • High dependency on the battery and metal industries, which contributed 84.79% of operational revenue.
  • A substantial portion of raw materials is sourced from a limited number of suppliers.
  • Potential for conflict of interest exists with a group company, Pilot Industries Limited, engaged in a similar business.
  • Business is vulnerable to the decline of lead-acid batteries due to the rising adoption of lithium-ion technology.

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