JSW Cement IPO Oversubscribed Nearly Eight Times on Final Day
| 2025-08-12
JSW Cement IPO Oversubscribed Nearly Eight Times on Final Day
JSW Cement’s ₹3,600 crore IPO closes with 7.77 times subscription, strong QIB demand, and listing set for 14 August on BSE and NSE.
JSW Cement Ltd’s initial public offering closed with strong investor interest on its final day, with total bids reaching 7.77 times the shares on offer. The ₹3,600 crore issue, which ran from 7 to 11 August, comprised a ₹1,600 crore fresh share sale and a ₹2,000 crore offer for sale by existing shareholders, including the State Bank of India.
At the top end of the price band, set between ₹139 and ₹147 per share, the cement maker is valued at approximately ₹20,000 crore. It will be the sixth listed company under the JSW Group, led by billionaire Sajjan Jindal. The group’s last stock market debut was JSW Infrastructure in October 2023.
Strong institutional demand drove the oversubscription, although the latest grey market premium — an informal indicator of listing price expectations — fell to ₹5 per share, suggesting a potential listing at ₹152. This represents a modest 3.4% premium over the issue’s upper price band.
Share allotments are expected to be finalised on 12 August, with trading on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange scheduled to begin on 14 August.
Investment details and utilisation of funds
Bidding was open to investors in minimum lots of 102 shares, requiring a commitment of nearly ₹15,000 at the highest price point. Proceeds from the fresh issue will be used to part-finance a new integrated cement plant at Nagaur, Rajasthan, with an allocation of up to ₹800 crore. A further ₹520 crore is earmarked for partial or full repayment of certain borrowings, while the remainder will go towards general corporate purposes.
Market views and recommendations
Analyst opinions on the IPO were mixed. Gaurav Garg of Lemonn Markets described the offering as suited for investors with a “long-term horizon and high-risk appetite,” noting that while near-term valuations appear stretched, the company could benefit from India’s push for sustainable and resource-efficient infrastructure.
Brokerage Angel One maintained a neutral stance, citing a high enterprise value-to-EBITDA multiple of 30.02 times compared with sector peers, along with a reported net loss in the 2025 financial year. Choice Broking recommended a long-term subscription but acknowledged that the company’s current expansion phase — including investments in loss-making subsidiaries like Shiva Cement and Utkarsh Transport — could weigh on short-term profitability.
Anchor investor participation
Ahead of the public offering, JSW Cement raised ₹1,080 crore from anchor investors on 6 August. A total of 52 institutional investors took part, including nine domestic mutual funds, underscoring significant institutional interest despite the valuation concerns.
Context:
Founded 17 years ago, JSW Cement has expanded its presence in the Indian construction materials sector, capitalising on the country’s infrastructure boom. The latest capital raising supports its strategy of building production capacity and improving market share in a sector dominated by large, established players. While the IPO’s high valuation and current earnings profile have led to cautious sentiment among some analysts, the long-term outlook is linked to India’s continuing demand for cement in housing, commercial development, and public infrastructure projects.
At the top end of the price band, set between ₹139 and ₹147 per share, the cement maker is valued at approximately ₹20,000 crore. It will be the sixth listed company under the JSW Group, led by billionaire Sajjan Jindal. The group’s last stock market debut was JSW Infrastructure in October 2023.
Strong institutional demand drove the oversubscription, although the latest grey market premium — an informal indicator of listing price expectations — fell to ₹5 per share, suggesting a potential listing at ₹152. This represents a modest 3.4% premium over the issue’s upper price band.
Share allotments are expected to be finalised on 12 August, with trading on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange scheduled to begin on 14 August.
Investment details and utilisation of funds
Bidding was open to investors in minimum lots of 102 shares, requiring a commitment of nearly ₹15,000 at the highest price point. Proceeds from the fresh issue will be used to part-finance a new integrated cement plant at Nagaur, Rajasthan, with an allocation of up to ₹800 crore. A further ₹520 crore is earmarked for partial or full repayment of certain borrowings, while the remainder will go towards general corporate purposes.
Market views and recommendations
Analyst opinions on the IPO were mixed. Gaurav Garg of Lemonn Markets described the offering as suited for investors with a “long-term horizon and high-risk appetite,” noting that while near-term valuations appear stretched, the company could benefit from India’s push for sustainable and resource-efficient infrastructure.
Brokerage Angel One maintained a neutral stance, citing a high enterprise value-to-EBITDA multiple of 30.02 times compared with sector peers, along with a reported net loss in the 2025 financial year. Choice Broking recommended a long-term subscription but acknowledged that the company’s current expansion phase — including investments in loss-making subsidiaries like Shiva Cement and Utkarsh Transport — could weigh on short-term profitability.
Anchor investor participation
Ahead of the public offering, JSW Cement raised ₹1,080 crore from anchor investors on 6 August. A total of 52 institutional investors took part, including nine domestic mutual funds, underscoring significant institutional interest despite the valuation concerns.
Context:
Founded 17 years ago, JSW Cement has expanded its presence in the Indian construction materials sector, capitalising on the country’s infrastructure boom. The latest capital raising supports its strategy of building production capacity and improving market share in a sector dominated by large, established players. While the IPO’s high valuation and current earnings profile have led to cautious sentiment among some analysts, the long-term outlook is linked to India’s continuing demand for cement in housing, commercial development, and public infrastructure projects.
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