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Akums Drugs and IPO

Listed MAINBOARD BSE, NSE · Pharmaceuticals

Price Band

₹646.0–679.0

Issue Size

₹1856.74 Cr

Lot Size

22 shares

Min Investment

₹14,938

GMP

Grey Market Premium — the unofficial premium buyers are currently willing to pay over the issue price once this IPO lists. It's an informal market estimate, not guaranteed, and can move daily right up to listing day. Learn more: GMP vs Kostak vs Sauda →

+₹43.0 (6.33%)

Issue Price

₹679.0

Subject to Sauda

A separate grey-market deal made before allotment is known: a buyer agrees to pay you this amount for your IPO application — but only if you actually get allotted shares. No allotment means no payment either way. This is different from "Kostak," a similarly-named rate that's paid regardless of whether the application gets allotted — TopFund shows the Sauda rate because that's what our data source provides. Learn more: GMP vs Kostak vs Sauda →

₹700

Paid only if allotted

Akums Drugs and IPO AI Summary

  • Akums Drugs and IPO is listed on BSE, NSE in the Pharmaceuticals sector.
  • Price band: ₹646.0–₹679.0 per share, lot size 22 shares (min. investment ₹14,938).
  • Subscription window: 30 Jul–01 Aug 2024, listing on 06 Aug 2024.
  • Current GMP is +₹43.0 (6.33%), an estimated listing price of ₹722 — unofficial and can change daily.

Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited is a CDMO with a strong manufacturing base and a diverse product offering. While it has shown growth in revenue, recent profitability figures indicate challenges that potential investors should consider.

TopFund is not SEBI-registered — this is educational analysis, not personalized investment advice.

Akums Drugs and IPO — Third-Party Research Views

Reviews below reflect analyst calls made before this IPO closed on 01 Aug 2024 — not a current signal.

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Important Dates

IPO Open Date
Tue, 30 Jul 2024
IPO Close Date
Thu, 01 Aug 2024
Allotment Date
Fri, 02 Aug 2024
Refund Initiation
Mon, 05 Aug 2024
Credit of Shares
Mon, 05 Aug 2024
Listing Date
Tue, 06 Aug 2024
Listing Price
₹722.0 +6.33%

Subscription Status

Subscription data unavailable

Akums Drugs and IPO Grey Market Premium (GMP) Today

GMP

+₹43.0

GMP %

+6.33%

Est. Listing

₹722.0

Updated: 25 Jul 2026 14:04

About the Company

Established in 2004, Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited is a pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) offering a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical products and services in India and overseas. The company primarily provides end-to-end solutions for product development and manufacturing as well as research and development (R&D) of formulations, preparation and submission of regulatory dossiers in the Indian and global markets and other testing services. The company is also engaged in the manufacture and sale of branded drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). As a CDMO, the company manufactures a wide range of dosage forms including tablets, capsules, liquid medicines, vials, ampoules, blow-filled closures, topical preparations, eye drops, dry powder injections and gummy bears, to name a few. The company has produced a total of 4,025 commercialized formulations in over 60 dosage forms. In the financial year 2023, the company manufactured formulations for 26 of the top 30 pharmaceutical companies in India in terms of revenue. For its CDMO business, the company operates 10 manufacturing units with a cumulative production capacity of 49.21 billion units annually (as of September 30, 2023). The company plans to expand its production capacity with two additional production units for its CDMO business to be commissioned in FY 2025. Some of its production facilities have been accredited by various global regulatory bodies such as the European Good Manufacturing Practice (EU-GMP), the World Health Organization Good Manufacturing Practice (WHO-GMP) and the United States National Sanitation Foundation (US NSF). As of September 30, 2023, Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals had a total of 16,463 employees, including 7,211 full-time employees and 9,252 contract employees.

Company Financials (₹ Cr)

As of 2024-03-31

Period Ended 31 Mar 2024 31 Mar 2023 31 Mar 2022
Assets 3,516.37 3,266.53 3,069.05
Total Income 4,212.21 3,700.93 3,694.52
Profit After Tax 0.79 97.82 -250.87
NET Worth 709.50 717.19 621.98
Reserves and Surplus 861.01 868.70 787.79
Total Borrowing 491.56 536.97 357.95

Key Ratios

NAV

₹49.59

ROE

0.11%

ROCE

3.37%

RoNW

-0.57%

P/B Value

13.69

PAT Margin

0.02%

Debt/Equity

0.69

Peer Comparison

Company NAV RoNW P/E (x) EPS Basic EPS Diluted
Innova Captab Limited 145.2 11.35% 29.91 18.66 18.66
Mankind Pharma Limited 233.73 20.43% 44.65 47.75 47.68
JB Chemicals 188.37 18.9% 51.38 35.66 34.85
Eris Lifesciences Ltd 190.12 15.16% 34.95 28.82 28.79
Alkem Laboratories Ltd 862.46 17.41% 34.18 150.19 150.19
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 202.57 24.15% 60.2 48.94 48.94
Gland Pharma Limited 483.41 8.85% 42.45 46.9 46.89
Suven Pharmaceuticals Limited 80.56 14.64% 69.54 11.8 11.8
Divi's Laboratories 511.21 11.79% 74.99 60.27 60.27
Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited This IPO 49.59 -0.57% — -0.28 -0.28

Promoters

Sanjeev Jain, Sandeep Jain and Akums Master Trust

Objects of the Issue

The Company proposes to utilise the Net Proceeds from the Issue towards the following objects: # Issue Objects Est Amt (₹ Cr.) 1 Repayment/prepayment of all or certain borrowings of our Company 159.91 2 Repayment/prepayment of all or certain borrowings of our Subsidiaries namely, Maxcure Nutravedics Limited and Pure and Cure Healthcare Private Limited 227.09 3 Funding incremental working capital requirements of our Company 55.00 4 Pursuing inorganic growth initiatives through acquisitions 27.87 5 General corporate purposes 167.50

IPO Evaluation

Generated 23 Sep 2026

Revenue Trend

Total income was ₹3,694.52 Cr in the year ending 31 Mar 2022, increasing to ₹3,700.93 Cr by 31 Mar 2023, and further rising to ₹4,212.21 Cr by 31 Mar 2024. This indicates a consistent growth in revenue over the periods.

Profit Trend

Profit After Tax was -₹250.87 Cr in the year ending 31 Mar 2022, improving to ₹97.82 Cr by 31 Mar 2023, and then decreasing to ₹0.79 Cr by 31 Mar 2024. This shows a recovery in profitability followed by a significant drop in the most recent period.

Valuation

Priced at roughly -2.43 trailing earnings based on the issue price, versus peers trading at a P/E range of 29.91 to 74.99.

Grey Market Premium, Explained

The grey market premium (GMP) is the price at which shares are traded in the unofficial market before they are listed on the stock exchange. A positive GMP indicates that the market expects the stock to perform well on its listing day.

Who This IPO Suits

Investors comfortable with short-term volatility and a long-term horizon typically weigh IPOs like this against the company's growth potential and market position.

Who May Want to Wait

Investors who prefer stable earnings and low-risk investments may want to avoid this IPO due to its recent profitability challenges.

Listing Gains — The Risk

Listing-day gains can be unpredictable. While some IPOs may see a rise in stock price, others may not perform as expected. Investors should consider the overall market conditions and company fundamentals.

This evaluation is generated from Akums Drugs and's own public IPO filing data for educational purposes and is not investment advice or a recommendation to apply, subscribe to, or avoid this issue — see Broker Recommendations below for named third-party research views (clearly attributed, not TopFund's own). TopFund is not a SEBI-registered investment adviser — see our Disclaimer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Akums Drugs and IPO GMP today?

Akums Drugs and IPO GMP today is +₹43.0 (6.33%), indicating an estimated listing price of ₹722. GMP is an unofficial grey-market indicator and can change daily.

What is the price band of Akums Drugs and IPO?

The price band of Akums Drugs and IPO is ₹646.0–₹679.0 per share.

When does Akums Drugs and IPO open and close?

Akums Drugs and IPO opens on 30 July 2024 and closes on 01 August 2024.

When does Akums Drugs and IPO list on the stock exchange?

Akums Drugs and IPO listed on 06 August 2024 at ₹722.0.

What is the lot size for Akums Drugs and IPO?

The lot size for Akums Drugs and IPO is 22 shares, requiring a minimum investment of ₹14,938.

What is the price band for the IPO?

The price band for the IPO is ₹646 to ₹679.

What is the minimum investment required?

The minimum investment required is ₹14,938.

What is the lot size for the IPO?

The lot size for the IPO is 22 shares.

When does the IPO open and close?

The IPO opens on July 30, 2024, and closes on August 1, 2024.

What does GMP mean?

GMP stands for Grey Market Premium, which indicates the expected listing price of the shares in the unofficial market.

Issue Details

Issue Type MAINBOARD Book Built
Issue Size ₹1856.74 Cr
Price Band ₹646.0 – ₹679.0
Issue Price ₹679.0
Lot Size 22 shares
Min Investment ₹14,938
Exchange BSE, NSE
Sector Pharmaceuticals
Open Date 30 Jul 2024
Close Date 01 Aug 2024
Allotment 02 Aug 2024
Listing Date 06 Aug 2024

Investor Allocation

QIB (Institutional) 50%
NII / HNI 15%
Retail (RII) 35%

Registrar

MUFG Intime India Pvt.Ltd.

Lead Managers / Book Running

ICICI Securities Ltd.
Citigroup Global Markets India Pvt.Ltd.
Axis Bank Ltd.
Ambit Pvt.Ltd.

IPO Timeline

Open

30 Jul 2024

Close

01 Aug 2024

Allotment

02 Aug 2024

Listing

06 Aug 2024

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