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Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Ltd

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IPO Snapshot

Key metrics and details at a glance.

Price Band

₹531

Per Share

Lot Size

28 Shares

Minimum Investment

₹14,868

Issue Size

₹1,894.26 Cr

Face Value

₹1

Per Share

IPO Type

Book Building

Retail Quota

35%

QIB Quota

50%

NII Quota

15%

IPO Timeline

Important dates for your applying strategy.

IPO Opens1 Sept
IPO Closes3 Sept
Basis of Allotment8 Sept
Refund Initiation9 Sept
Shares Credited13 Sept
Listing Date14 Sept
IPO Process Completed

Subscription Status

Live demand across investor categories.

Track real-time subscription levels:

*Real-time data subject to exchange updates

Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB)13.07x
Non-Institutional Investors (NII)1.32x
Retail Individual Investors (RII)1.09x
Overall Subscription4.54x

Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Ltd

Business model, operations, and market positioning.

Promoter Holding (Pre-Issue)

37.78%

Promoter Holding (Post-Issue)

32.78%

Issue Type

Book Building

ISIN

INE043W01024

About the Company

Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Limited is the largest comprehensive diagnostic chain in southern India, by revenue, and also one of the fastest-growing diagnostic chain by revenue, for fiscal year 2020. The Company offers an one-stop solution for pathology and radiology testing services to customers through its extensive operational network, which consists of 80 diagnostic centres and 11 reference laboratories across 13 cities and towns in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, and the National Capital Region and Kolkata.

Industry Overview

The Indian diagnostics market was valued at approximately Rs. 710 billion to Rs. 730 billion in FY 2021, and is projected to reach approximately Rs. 920 billion to Rs. 980 billion by FY 2023, driven by rise in health awareness and disposable incomes, increase in demand for better healthcare facilities and quality of care of individuals, and increase in spending on preventive and wellness. The diagnostics market in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, in which the company has significant presence in, is projected to grow to approximately Rs. 120 billion to Rs. 130 billion by FY 2023.

Company History

Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Limited was incorporated as a private limited company with the name "Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Private Limited" on June 5, 2002 with a certificate of incorporation issued by the Registrar of Companies, Andhra Pradesh at Hyderabad. Subsequently, the Company was converted from a private limited company to a public limited company, pursuant to a special resolution passed by its Shareholders at the EGM held on March 22, 2021 and the name of the Company was changed to Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Limited on March 26, 2021, and a fresh certificate of incorporation consequent on change of name was granted by the Registrar of Companies, Telangana at Hyderabad.

Products & Services

  • The Company offers integrated diagnostic services to its customer through a network of diagnostic centres and reference laboratories across 13 cities and towns in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and in National Region and Kolkata

Growth Strategy

  • Deepen Footprint in its core markets
  • Leveraging its existing presence by focusing on setting up spoke centres and increasing home collection in existing catchment areas
  • Continue to focus on providing customer centric services and offerings
  • Expand in adjacent geographies and East India
  • Supplement organic growth with selective acquisitions

Customer Base

The Company primarily derives all of its revenue from Walk-in customers

Financial Performance

Revenue, profit after tax and total assets across the last 3 reported financial years.

Consolidated figures
Financial Performance Categories

Revenue

+43.9%vs FY24

Amount in ₹ crore

566
681
814
FY24FY25FY26

Profit After Tax (PAT)

+45.6%vs FY24

Amount in ₹ crore

119
144
173
FY24FY25FY26

Total Assets

+53.7%vs FY24

Amount in ₹ crore

996
1,292
1,530
FY24FY25FY26

Figures in ₹ crore, on a consolidated basis, as reported for FY24 to FY26.

Objects of the Issue

How the company plans to utilize IPO proceeds.

Use of Proceeds

The funds raised through this IPO will be used for:

Initial Public offer of equity shares of face value of Re. 1 each ("equity shares") of Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Limited ("company" or "issuer") for cash at a price of Rs. 531 per equity share ("offer price"), through an offer for sale of up to 35,688,064 equity shares aggregating to Rs. 1894.26 Crores ("offer") by the selling shareholders, comprising of 5,098,296 equity shares aggregating up to Rs. 270.61 Crores by Dr. S. Surendranath Reddy ("promoter selling shareholder"), 29,487,290 equity shares aggregating to Rs. 1565.13 Crores by Karakoram Limited and 1,102,478 equity shares aggregating to Rs. 58.52 Crores by Kedaara Capital Alternative Investment Fund - Kedaara Capital AIF 1 ("Karakoram Limited together with Kedaara Capital Alternative Investment Fund - Kedaara Capital AIF 1 referred to as "Investor Selling Shareholders") (Investor Sellling Shareholders together with the promoter selling shareholder referred to as the "selling shareholders"). This offer includes a reservation of 150,000 equity shares aggregating up to Rs. 7.19 crores (constituting up to 0.15% of the post-offer paid-up equity share capital) for purchase by eligible employees (the "employee reservation portion"). The offer less the employee reservation portion is hereinafter referred to as the "net offer". The offer and the net offer would constitute at least 35.00% and 34.85%, respectively, of the post-offer paid-up equity share capital. The Offer Price is 531 per Equity Share of face value of Rs. 1 each. A discount of Rs. 52 per Equity Share is being offered to Eligible Employees bidding in the Employees Reservation Portion. The Offer Price is Rs. 531 of the face value of the Equity Shares. Bids can be made for a minimum of 28 Equity Shares and in Multiples of 28 Equity Shares thereafter.

*Subject to approvals and market conditions.

Strengths & Risks

Key competitive advantages and factors to consider before investing.

Strengths and Risk Factors
  • Largest and fastest growing diagnostic chain with dominant position in south India, well positioned to leverage the high growth in Indian diagnostics industry;
  • Integrated diagnostics provider that offers one-stop solution at affordable price with focus on superior quality standards;
  • High brand recall driving high individual consumer business share and customer stickiness;
  • Strong technical capabilities, quality infrastructure and state of the art medical technology with strong IT infrastructure;
  • Dedicated management team with significant industry experience
  • The company business and prospects may be adversely affected if the company are unable to maintain and grow its brand name and brand image.
  • Its business, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected by global health epidemics, including the recent COVID-19 outbreak, and the continuing effect of the same cannot be predicted.
  • Any interruptions at its flagship centre and other diagnostic centres may affect its ability to process diagnostic tests, which in turn may adversely affect its business, results of operations and financial condition.
  • Its operations are concentrated in south India, and any loss of business in such region could have an adverse effect on its business, results of operations and financial condition.
  • The company depend on third-parties to provide the company its testing equipment and reagents, and any failure to continue to do so or recall of existing testing equipment and reagents could adversely affect its business, results of operations and financial condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

01

What is the minimum investment required to apply for this IPO?

The minimum investment depends on the lot size and the upper price band of the issue. Investors must apply for at least one lot, and the total investment amount is calculated by multiplying the lot size by the upper price band.
02

How is IPO allotment decided?

IPO allotment is determined based on demand and SEBI guidelines. If the IPO is oversubscribed in the retail category, allotment is typically done through a computerized lottery system to ensure fair distribution among eligible applicants.
03

When will I know if shares are allotted to me?

Allotment status is usually finalized a few days after the IPO closes. Once finalized, shares are either credited to your Demat account (if allotted) or the blocked funds are released back to your bank account.
04

Can I modify or cancel my IPO application?

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05

What happens if the IPO is oversubscribed?

If the IPO receives more applications than the number of shares available, it is considered oversubscribed. In such cases, allotment in the retail category is done on a proportionate or lottery basis, and not all applicants may receive shares.