ESDS Software Solution Limited IPO — Subscription & GMP
- Price band
- ₹408 – ₹429
- Lot size
- 34
- Issue size
- ₹529.94 Cr
- Bidding
- 28 Aug 2026 → 01 Sept 2026
- Allotment
- —
- Listing
- 04 Sept 2026
Listing outcome
Official exchange pricesGMP was out by 17.0 percentage points in the buyer’s favour — it implied +59.44% and the issue listed +76.46%. Counted in our running GMP accuracy record.
Schedule
- 28 Aug 2026IPO open date
- 01 Sept 2026IPO close date
- 02 Sept 2026Allotment date†
- 02 Sept 2026Funds unblock or debit†
- 04 Sept 2026Tentative listing date
† Derived from the close date using the T+3 working-day timeline. The exchanges publish the open and close dates; the rest are indicative until confirmed, and exchange holidays are not accounted for.
Fundamentals
The business, its valuation and returnsBusiness Model of ESDS Software Solution Limited
ESDS Software Solution Limited is a prominent India-based provider of integrated digital infrastructure and technology solutions. The company operates as an AI-enabled end-to-end IT service provider, offering cloud, managed services, data center colocation, and specialized software solutions.
- Core Offerings: The company's operations span several key technology domains. Its Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) portfolio includes cloud computing, colocation, and data center services powered by its proprietary AI-enabled "SWARAJ Cloud" platform. It also provides managed IT services (covering cloud migration, security, network management, and operations) and a growing portfolio of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and AI-driven products. Furthermore, ESDS is uniquely positioned as one of the few players in India offering full-spectrum GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS).
- Infrastructure & Technology: To support its operations, ESDS maintains a strong physical footprint with five Tier-III data centers located across Nashik, Airoli (Navi Mumbai), Bengaluru, Mohali, and Noida. The company heavily emphasizes "indigenous" technology, designing its infrastructure to address data sovereignty, geopolitical risks, and local compliance requirements (such as MeitY and RBI standards). It is increasingly integrating artificial intelligence (AIOps) into its operations to automate technology management and optimize cloud environments.
- Target Markets: Operating strictly in the B2B and B2G (Business-to-Government) space, ESDS serves a diversified client base of over 2,500 customers as of FY26. Its specialized "Community Cloud" solutions are tailored for highly regulated sectors, primarily targeting the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) industry, government agencies and public-sector undertakings, and large-scale enterprises.
- Revenue Generation: The company operates on a predictable, recurring revenue model. Instead of relying on one-time software license sales, ESDS generates its income through subscription-based and usage-based models across its IaaS, SaaS, and managed services offerings. A core part of its business strategy focuses on up-selling and cross-selling within its integrated portfolio—such as adding managed security or AI services to an existing cloud client—to maximize customer lifetime value and retention.
| Metric | Pre-issue | Post-issue |
|---|---|---|
| EPS | ₹12.03 | — |
| P/E ratio | 35.66× | — |
| NAV per share | ₹52.66 | — |
Promoter holding pre/post issue is in the offer document but we do not yet extract it. Left blank rather than estimated.
Read from the company’s offer document filed with SEBI. Figures are the latest reported financial year, as restated in that filing.
Figures are as reported and not independently audited, and are read 45 d ago.
Grey market premium
Unofficial · not from any exchangeSubscription status
Live from NSE · fetched 852 hr ago| Category | Shares offered | Shares bid for | Subscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Qualified Institutional Buyers(QIBs) | 35.29 L | 59.16 Cr | 167.61× |
| 1(a)Foreign Institutional Investors(FIIs) | — | 11.33 Cr | — |
| 1(b)Domestic Financial Institutions(Banks/ Financial Institutions(FIs)/ Insurance Companies) | — | 33.94 Cr | — |
| 1(c)Mutual funds | — | 18.68 L | — |
| 2Non Institutional Investors | 26.47 L | 42.86 Cr | 161.92× |
| 2.1Non Institutional Investors(Bid amount of more than Ten Lakh Rupees) | 17.65 L | 31.84 Cr | 180.41× |
| 2.1(c)Others | — | 1.65 Cr | — |
| 2.2Non Institutional Investors(Bid amount of more than Two Lakh Rupees upto Ten Lakh Rupees) | 8.82 L | 11.02 Cr | 124.93× |
| 2.2(a)Corporates | — | 3.46 L | — |
| 2.2(b)Individuals(Other than RIIs) | — | 10.56 Cr | — |
| 3Retail Individual Investors(RIIs) | 61.76 L | 16.69 Cr | 27.03× |
| 3(a)Cut Off | — | 14.12 Cr | — |
| 3(b)Price bids | — | 2.58 Cr | — |
| Total | 1.24 Cr | 118.71 Cr | 96.10× |
Source: NSE issue information · BSE public issue
Demand curve
Shares bid at each price point · BSE₹408 → ₹429 · peak 167.99 Cr shares bid
Anchor investors
From NSE's anchor allocation filingAnchor investors are institutions allotted shares one working day before public bidding opens, in exchange for a lock-in. Up to 60% of the QIB portion can go to them, which reduces the QIB shares left for everyone else — and their participation is widely read as a confidence signal.
Anchor allocation report (NSE)
The allocation table for this issue could not be read reliably from the filing, so nothing is reproduced here.
Allotment status
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Issue details
- Price band
- ₹408 – ₹429
- Lot size
- 34 shares
- Min. bid quantity
- 34
- Face value
- ₹1.00
- Tick size
- ₹1.00
- Shares offered
- 1.24 Cr
- Issue size
- ₹529.94 Cr
- Offer structure
- 100% fresh equity — all proceeds to the company
- Max bid · QIB
- 1.24 Cr
- Max bid · NII
- 88.24 L
Timeline & process
- Bidding opens
- 28 Aug 2026
- Bidding closes
- 01 Sept 2026
- Bidding hours
- 10 AM TO 5 PM
- UPI mandate cutoff
- 01 SEPTEMBER 2026 (up to 5 pm)
- Allotment
- —
- Listing
- 04 Sept 2026
Intermediaries
- Registrar
- MUFG Intime India Private Limited (formerly Link Intime India Private Limited)
- Sponsor bank
- ICICI BANK
- Lead managers
- DAM Capital Advisors Limited, Systematix Corporate Services Limited