Everything you need to know about Patel Retail IPO

About

Patel Retail is a Maharashtra-based retail and food processing company, primarily operating supermarkets under the “Patel’s R Mart” brand in tier-III cities and suburban Mumbai. Established in 2008, it runs 31 stores and processes food items like spices, pulses, and mango pulp at its Gujarat facility. The company offers products under brands such as Patel Fresh, Indian Chaska, and Patel Essential, and exports to over 25 countries. In 2024, it filed for an IPO to support expansion and reduce debt.

IPO schedule

Issue open date 2025-08-19
Issue close date 2025-08-21
UPI mandate deadline 2025-08-21 (5 PM)
Allotment finalization 2025-08-22
Refund initiation 2025-08-25
Share credit 2025-08-25
Listing date 2025-08-26
Mandate end date 2025-09-05
Lock-in end date for anchor investors (50%) 2025-09-21
Lock-in end date for anchor investors (remaining) 2025-11-20

Financials

Financial Year Ended March 2023 March 2024 March 2025
Total Assets 303.11 333.02 382.86
Revenue 1019.80 817.71 825.99
Profit After Tax 16.37 22.53 25.28

Issue size

Funds Raised in the IPO Amount
Overall ₹242.76 crores
Fresh Issue ₹215.91 crores
Offer for sale ₹25.55 crores

Utilisation of proceeds

Purpose INR crores (%)
Working capital requirements 115 (53.2%)
Repayment/pre-payment of borrowings 59 (27.3%)
General corporate purposes

Strengths

  • Strong footprint in tier-III cities and suburban areas, capturing underserved markets.
  • Offers a wide range of food, FMCG, and household items under multiple in-house brands.
  • Presence in over 25 international markets broadens revenue streams.
  • Own food processing units enhance supply chain control and product quality.

Risks

  • The company relies heavily on the Maharashtra region for its retail operations.
  • It faces strong competition from national and local retail chains.
  • Its limited digital presence may hinder future growth.
  • Disruptions in its supply chain could impact product availability.
  • Regulatory non-compliance could lead to penalties or operational issues.
  • Export business is exposed to global trade and currency risks.