Everything you need to know about International Gemological Institute IPO

About

IGI India, a key player in diamond certification, is launching its IPO. As the world’s second-largest independent certifier of diamonds, IGI holds a 33% global market share and dominates India’s diamond certification market with a 50% share. It leads globally in laboratory-grown diamond certifications with a 65% market share and excels in certifying studded jewelry.

Since 1975, IGI has had a global presence in 10 countries, with 31 branches and 18 gemology schools. It is a pioneer in jewellery certification and education, offering services such as diamond grading, coloured stone evaluation, jewellery assessments, and gemology training.

Supported by Blackstone, IGI has shown strong growt and robust profitability. Its innovative services and global reach position it as a trusted leader in the gemological industry.

Issue size

Funds Raised in the IPO Amount
Overall ₹4225 crores
Fresh Issue ₹1475 crores
Offer for Sale ₹2750 crores

Utilisation of proceeds

Purpose INR crores (%)
Payment for acquiring IGI Belgium and IGI Netherlands Groups from our Promoter. 1.3 (0.09%)
General corporate purposes 1473.7 (99.91%)

Financials

Financial Year Ended Dec 2021 Dec 2022 Dec 2023 September 2024
Total assets 319.69 409.03 603.20 775.60
Revenue 374.29 499.33 648.66 619.49
Profit After Tax 171.53 241.76 324.74 326.06

Strengths

  • Second-largest global certification provider for loose stones and jewellery.
  • Leader in certification for the lab-grown diamond industry.
  • Wide range of services for diverse customers.
  • Educational initiatives are building brand and customer partnerships.
  • Proven growth in revenue, margins, and returns.
  • Experienced management backed by a global asset manager.

Risks

  • High dependence on the Indian market.
  • Vulnerable to regulatory and legal challenges.
  • Intense competition from global and regional players.
  • Legal proceedings involving the company and affiliates may affect business.

IPO schedule

Issue open date 2024-12-13
Issue close date 2024-12-17
UPI mandate deadline 2024-12-17 (5 PM)
Allotment finalization 2024-12-18
Refund initiation 2024-12-19
Share credit 2024-12-19
Listing date 2024-12-20
Mandate end date 2025-01-01
Lock-in end date for anchor investors (50%) 2025-01-17
Lock-in end date for anchor investors (remaining) 2025-03-18

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