Adcounty Media India

Book Building issueSME₹50.69 Cr issue
+52.94%
Listing gain over issue price
Issue size
₹50.69 Cr
1 lot at cut-off
₹1,36,000
Lot size
1,600shares
Open
27 Jun 2025
Close
01 Jul 2025
Allotment
02 Jul 2025
Listing
04 Jul 2025

Listing performance

Issue price
₹85
Listed at
₹130
Listing-day close
₹136.50
Latest price
₹75
Close on 23 Oct 2026
Listing gain
+52.94%
Return since issue
-11.76%

Scheduled dates

Tentative timetable — a past date is not confirmation the step completed

  1. Open
    27 Jun 2025
  2. Close
    01 Jul 2025
  3. Allotment
    02 Jul 2025
  4. Refund
    03 Jul 2025
  5. Demat credit
    04 Jul 2025
  6. Listing
    04 Jul 2025

Issue details

IPO date
27 Jun 2025 – 01 Jul 2025
Listing date
04 Jul 2025
Face value
₹10 per share
Issue price
₹85 per share
Lot size
1,600 shares
Issue type
Book Building issue
Total issue size
₹50.69 Cr
Market cap at offer price
₹191 Cr
Promoter holding
89.14% → 65.51% pre-issue → post-issue
ISIN
INE0W1601012
Registrar
Skyline Financial Services Pvt.Ltd.
Lead managers
Narnolia Financial Services Ltd.
Registered office
First Floor, D-41, Patrakar Colony, Near Jawahar Nagar Moti Dungri Vistar Yojna, Raja Park, Rajasthan

Reservation and application size

How the issue is split between investor categories, and what each may bid

Investor categoryShares% of net% of total
Anchor investor · within QIB16,86,400——
Market maker 3,36,000——

Application size

Minimum 1,600 shares per lot, in multiples, at ₹85

ApplicationLotsSharesAmount
Retail (min)11,600₹1,36,000
S-HNI (min)23,200₹2,72,000
S-HNI (max)711,200₹9,52,000
B-HNI (min)812,800₹10,88,000

Category limits

CategoryBid sizeCut-off
Retail (RII)Up to ₹2 lakhYes
Small HNI (sNII)₹2 lakh – ₹10 lakhNo
Big HNI (bNII)Above ₹10 lakhNo
EmployeeUp to ₹5 lakhYes

Bidding at cut-off means accepting the final issue price without naming one. Only retail and employee applicants may do so.

Anchor investors

Institutional allocation placed a day before the issue opens, carved out of the QIB portion and locked in after listing.

Shares allocated
16,86,400
Anchor portion
₹14.33 Cr
at ₹85 per share

Valuation and performance

Valuation at offer price

₹85 per share
MetricPre-issuePost-issue
EPS (₹)8.376.11
P/E (×)10.1613.91
Price to book (×)3.71—
Market cap—₹191 Cr

Key performance indicators

Latest reported period
Return on net worth
47.28%
ROCE
47.27%
PAT margin
19.96%
EBITDA margin
26.49%
NAV per share
₹22.92
Price to book
3.71

Single period as reported. Year-on-year movement is in the financials table below, where every period is published.

About Adcounty Media India

AdCounty Media India Limited was incorporated as a Private Limited Company on May 03, 2017, and converted to a Public Limited Company on May 28, 2024. The company operates as a BrandTech firm offering comprehensive solutions from branding to performance optimization for clients. It operates multiple websites across verticals, offers mobile apps, websites, and a proprietary programmatic tool called BidCounty. The company's service portfolio includes programmatic advertising for optimal conversion ratios, SEO for organic traffic amplification, social media marketing for brand awareness, and performance-based campaigns (PPC, CPA, CPS, CPL, CPI). Revenue for FY 2025 was ₹6,889.51 lakhs with a profit after tax of ₹1,375.01 lakhs.

https://www.adcountymedia.com/ ↗

Company Analysis

from RHP

AdCounty Media India Limited is a BrandTech company providing end-to-end digital marketing and advertising technology solutions spanning programmatic advertising, SEO, PPC, social media marketing, and related digital services.

AdCounty Media India Limited was incorporated as a Private Limited Company on May 03, 2017, and converted to a Public Limited Company on May 28, 2024. The company operates as a BrandTech firm offering comprehensive solutions from branding to performance optimization for clients. It operates multiple websites across verticals, offers mobile apps, websites, and a proprietary programmatic tool called BidCounty. The company's service portfolio includes programmatic advertising for optimal conversion ratios, SEO for organic traffic amplification, social media marketing for brand awareness, and performance-based campaigns (PPC, CPA, CPS, CPL, CPI). Revenue for FY 2025 was ₹6,889.51 lakhs with a profit after tax of ₹1,375.01 lakhs.

Advertising Technology (AdTech)Digital MarketingProgrammatic AdvertisingPerformance MarketingSearch Engine OptimizationSocial Media Marketing

Objects of the Issue

  • Capital Expenditure
    ₹1,400.00 lakhs p.25
  • Working Capital Requirement
    ₹2,500.00 lakhs p.25
  • Unidentified Acquisitions and General Corporate Purpose
    [●] p.25
  • Capital Expenditure
    ₹1,400.00 Lakhs p.90
  • Working Capital Requirement
    ₹2,500.00 Lakhs p.108
  • Unidentified Acquisition and General Corporate Purposes
    [●] Lakhs (not to exceed 35% of gross proceeds) p.111
  • Not specified in this document portion

Issue Structure

Total Issue
59,63,200 Equity Shares of face value of ₹10/- each aggregating to Rs. [●] Lakhs
Fresh Issue
59,63,200 Equity Shares of Face Value of Rs. 10/- each aggregating up to Rs. [●] in Lakhs
Offer for Sale
NIL
Price Band
Floor Price: ₹80 per Equity Share; Cap Price: ₹85 per Equity Share
Lot Size
1,600 Equity Shares (minimum bid lot)
Face Value
₹10/- per Equity Share

Business Model

The company generates revenue through digital marketing services including programmatic advertising, cost-per-performance models (CPA, CPA, CPS, CPL, CPI), SEO services, social media marketing, and PPC campaigns. As of March 31, 2025, the top 10 customers accounted for 76.94% of revenue from operations. The company operates through multiple websites, mobile applications, and its proprietary programmatic platform BidCounty to deliver client campaigns.

Business Segments

Provides programmatic advertising, SEO, social media marketing, PPC, CPA, CPS, CPL, and CPI campaigns for lead generation, user acquisition and re-targeting
Operates multiple websites across verticals, offers mobile apps and a proprietary programmatic tool called BidCounty designed to enhance performance and branding campaigns
The company develops and operates websites to generate traffic for marketing and advertising of products and services of clients. Currently has 5 operational websites and intends to develop 8 additional websites covering technology news (TechTalkCounty.com), travel (Travelercounty.com), general news (Newzcounty.com), lighter news (Bulletinweb.com), beauty and wellness (Tipskin.com), lifestyle (Trendytweak.com), finance (Thefinsy.com), and OTT content (Ottnewz.com).
The company develops mobile applications including a live streaming and social media platform where users can watch streams, chat, participate in battles, send gifts and earn money; a utility app for high-quality document scanning with OCR, PDF creation, and QR/Barcode scanning; and a device management and cleaner app with screen mirroring, video download capabilities, and storage management.
The company outsources development of Mobile Intelligence Tool to provide in-depth insights into app performance, trends, and competitive landscape, and Analytical tool (Adcounty Search Tool) to bridge the gap between Google/Apple dashboard and Mobile Measurement Partners for better campaign optimization and ROI.
Uses tools and software such as Appsflyer, Sensor Tower, Trackier, Applovin and in-house applications and websites to reach audiences, deliver and measure digital advertising campaigns. Includes programmatic tools like BidCounty, SMS marketing, email marketing, and operates VOOHOO Live social media application and multiple websites (Xploringindia, Sportscounty, Offercounty, Wealthcounty, Realmoney-games).
Uses platforms such as websites, social media, search engines, messaging including WhatsApp and mobile apps to reach potential customers. Employs market research, campaign optimization, data analysis, social media marketing, PPC advertising, digital analytics, CPA, CPS, CPI, and CPL campaigns to promote products, services and brands to targeted audiences.
The Company operates in the Digital Marketing and Advertising Sector providing end-to-end solutions including advertising technology, programmatic advertising platform (BidCounty), lead generation, media buying, user acquisition, market research, and customized advertising solutions designed through the lens of customer needs.

SWOT Analysis

Strengths
  • • Rapid revenue growth with strong CAGR(p.139)
  • • Diverse global customer base across 47 countries(p.169)
  • • Experienced management team with deep domain expertise(p.169)
  • • Strong partnerships with leading media agencies and brands(p.150)
  • • Established market position as performance marketing leader(p.150)
  • • Technology-driven solutions including proprietary tools(p.157)
Weaknesses
  • • First generation entrepreneurs with limited experience in managing company growth(p.33)
  • • Negative cash flows from investing and financing activities in current and previous years(p.33)
  • • Dependence on limited number of customers for majority of revenue(p.36)
  • • Revenue decline experienced in previous fiscal year(p.36)
  • • Leased premises not owned by company with risk of non-renewal(p.34)
  • • Pending legal proceedings against corporate promoter and individual promoters(p.34)
  • • Delays in statutory compliance filings and regulatory violations(p.42)
  • • Contingent GST liabilities of Rs. 51.24 lakhs pending resolution(p.27)
  • • High employee attrition in IT sector impacting retention(p.169)
  • • Continuous need for innovation to keep pace with competition(p.169)
  • • Heavy dependence on expensive third-party tools consuming working capital(p.169)
  • • High customer concentration with top 10 customers representing 76.94% of revenue(p.168)
  • • Significant revenue concentration from single largest customer(p.168)
  • • Promoter faces multiple GST/indirect tax demands totaling ~₹5.5 crores across multiple financial years(p.291)
  • • Promoter (Innovana Thinklabs Limited) faces CBI/ED criminal investigation related to alleged Microsoft software piracy and money laundering(p.292)
  • • Director/Promoter Chandan Garg faces ongoing ED appeal in High Court regarding PMLA seizure of assets(p.293)
  • • Promoter faces Income Tax reassessment demand of ₹32.2 lakhs for FY 2019-20(p.291)
Opportunities
  • • Global digital advertising and marketing market growing at 11% CAGR to reach $1.1 Trillion by 2030(p.24)
  • • India AdTech market expanding rapidly at 24.20% CAGR to reach $238.40 Million by 2033(p.25)
  • • India becoming world's second-biggest online market with 900 million active internet users by 2025(p.24)
  • • India's e-commerce market projected to reach US$ 200 billion by 2027(p.24)
  • • Global AdTech market projected to grow from USD 986.87 billion in 2025 to USD 2,547.17 billion by 2032 at 14.5% CAGR(p.24)
  • • Planned capital expenditure for development of websites, applications and software tools(p.39)
  • • Phenomenal rise in global advertising spend creating growth potential(p.169)
  • • India's rapidly growing digital advertising market with 24.20% CAGR(p.146)
  • • AI and ML adoption revolutionizing advertising targeting and personalization(p.147)
  • • Explosive growth in Connected TV and OTT platforms(p.147)
  • • Rising smartphone penetration and internet user base expansion(p.140)
  • • Shift in advertising budgets from traditional to digital channels(p.140)
  • • Growing e-commerce sector driving higher ad spend(p.146)
Threats
  • • Companies may reduce marketing spending during periods of economic uncertainty(p.33)
  • • Highly competitive digital marketing market with numerous players(p.40)
  • • Dependence on third-party platforms and media spaces with no long-term contracts(p.47)
  • • Risk of technology obsolescence and need for continuous software upgrades(p.49)
  • • Regulatory compliance requirements for advertising and data protection(p.48)
  • • Geographic concentration of revenue in Haryana, Karnataka and Maharashtra(p.37)
  • • Economic slowdown in India could adversely affect business(p.56)
  • • Inflation could increase costs and reduce profitability(p.56)
  • • Data privacy regulations limiting data collection and targeting capabilities(p.142)
  • • Risk of phishing attacks and data breaches compromising sensitive information(p.169)
  • • Payment defaults by startups and failing companies(p.169)
  • • Intense fragmented competition from local and international players(p.173)
  • • Market consolidation reducing competition and innovation(p.144)
  • • Slowdown in digital advertising growth impacting revenue(p.139)
  • • Regulatory and litigation risks affecting corporate promoter(p.289)
  • • GST compliance and demand notices(p.287)

Promoters

NameRolePre-IssuePost-Issue
M/s Innovana Thinklabs LimitedCorporate Promoter40,02,500 shares (24.20%)40,02,500 shares (17.79%)
Mr. Chandan GargPromoter14,40,900 shares (8.71%)14,40,900 shares (6.41%)
Mr. Aditya JangidPromoter28,93,007 shares (17.49%)28,93,007 shares (12.86%)
Mr. Abbhinav Rajendra JainPromoter28,93,007 shares (17.49%)28,93,007 shares (12.86%)
Mr. Delphin VarghesePromoter28,91,406 shares (17.48%)28,91,406 shares (12.85%)
Ms. Vartika DangayachPromoter6,06,779 shares (3.67%)6,06,779 shares (2.70%)
M/s Innovana Thinklabs LimitedPromoter24.20%17.79%
Mr. Aditya JangidPromoter17.49%12.86%
Mr. Abbhinav Rajendra JainPromoter17.49%12.86%
Mr. Delphin VarghesePromoter17.48%12.85%
Mr. Chandan GargPromoter8.71%6.41%
Ms. Vartika DangayachPromoter3.67%2.70%
Mr. Kapil GargPromoter Group0.06%0.04%
Mr. Himanshu JangidPromoter Group0.03%0.02%
Mr. Chandan GargPromoter8.71%—
Mr. Aditya JangidPromoter17.49%—
Mr. Abbhinav Rajendra JainPromoter17.49%—
Mr. Delphin VarghesePromoter17.48%—
Ms. Vartika DangayachPromoter3.67%—
M/s Innovana Thinklabs LimitedCorporate Promoter/Promoter Group24.20%—
M/s Innovana Thinklabs LimitedCorporate Promoter24.20%—
Mr. Aditya JangidIndividual Promoter17.49%—
Mr. Abbhinav Rajendra JainIndividual Promoter17.49%—
Mr. Delphin VargheseIndividual Promoter17.48%—
Mr. Chandan GargIndividual Promoter8.71%—
Ms. Vartika DangayachIndividual Promoter3.67%—
Innovana Thinklabs LimitedPromoter——

Leadership

Mr. Chandan Garg · Managing Director
Mr. Aditya Jangid · Managing Director
Mr. Abbhinav Rajendra Jain · Whole Time Director / Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Delphin Varghese · Whole Time Director
Ms. Vartika Dangayach · Non-Executive Non-Independent Director
Ms. Ashita Agrawal · Company Secretary and Compliance Officer

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Adcounty Media India IPO FAQs

What is the lot size of Adcounty Media India IPO?
The minimum lot size of Adcounty Media India IPO is 1,600 shares. One lot costs ₹1,36,000 at the cut-off price.
When does Adcounty Media India IPO open and close?
Adcounty Media India IPO opened for subscription on 27 Jun 2025 and closed on 01 Jul 2025.
What is the listing date of Adcounty Media India IPO?
Adcounty Media India IPO listed on 04 Jul 2025.
Disclaimer. Figures are compiled from the issuer's offer document and exchange-published bidding data. Subscription changes until the issue closes, and the final basis of allotment is published by the registrar. Grey Market Premium is unofficial, indicative data from unregulated grey-market dealers — it is not published by NSE, BSE, SEBI or the issuer, and is not a forecast of the listing price. Nothing here is investment advice or a recommendation; read the offer document and consult a SEBI-registered adviser before applying.