Gajanand International

Fixed Price issueSMENSE₹20.65 Cr issue
+16.67%
Listing gain over issue price
Issue size
₹20.65 Cr
1 lot at cut-off
₹1,08,000
Lot size
3,000shares
Open
09 Sep 2024
Close
11 Sep 2024
Allotment
12 Sep 2024
Listing
16 Sep 2024

Listing performance

Issue price
₹36
Listed at
₹42
Listing-day close
₹39.90
Latest price
₹7.15
Close on 19 Oct 2026
Listing gain
+16.67%
Return since issue
-80.14%

Scheduled dates

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

  1. Open
    09 Sep 2024
  2. Close
    11 Sep 2024
  3. Allotment
    12 Sep 2024
  4. Refund
    13 Sep 2024
  5. Demat credit
    13 Sep 2024
  6. Listing
    16 Sep 2024

Issue details

IPO date
09 Sep 2024 – 11 Sep 2024
Listing date
16 Sep 2024
Face value
₹10 per share
Issue price
₹36 per share
Lot size
3,000 shares
Issue type
Fixed Price issue
Listing at
NSE
Total issue size
₹20.65 Cr
Market cap at offer price
₹67.81 Cr
Promoter holding
90.50% → 62.34% pre-issue → post-issue
ISIN
INE0QTE01018
Registrar
Skyline Financial Services Pvt.Ltd.
Lead managers
Fast Track Finsec Pvt.Ltd.
Registered office
Survey No.1257/1266, Jasdan-Atkot Roadnr.Bypass Circle, Jasdan, Gujarat

Reservation and application size

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

Investor categoryShares% of net% of total
Market maker 2,88,000——

Application size

Minimum 3,000 shares per lot, in multiples, at ₹36

ApplicationLotsSharesAmount
Retail (min)13,000₹1,08,000
S-HNI (min)26,000₹2,16,000
S-HNI (max)927,000₹9,72,000
B-HNI (min)1030,000₹10,80,000

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.

Valuation and performance

Valuation at offer price

₹36 per share
MetricPre-issuePost-issue
EPS (₹)1.711.19
P/E (×)21.0530.25
Price to book (×)2.10—
Market cap—₹67.81 Cr

Key performance indicators

Latest reported period
Return on net worth
19.30%
ROCE
29.72%
Debt / equity
0.68
PAT margin
2.06%
NAV per share
₹13.52
Price to book
2.10

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

About Gajanand International

Gajanand International Limited, incorporated on June 15, 2009, is a cotton processing and agro commodities trading company based in Jasdan, Rajkot, Gujarat. The company takes seed cotton (kapas) as raw material and processes it according to Indian Cotton Fiber Quality Standards by minimizing trash and moisture, improving cotton grade and packing standards, and providing logistics support for timely delivery. The company also trades in agro commodities. The company operates a ginning unit with 24 ginning machines, each capable of processing 5 metric tons of seed cotton per day. On average, the facility operates for 8-10 months per year during the cotton season. The company was originally incorporated as Gajanand Cottex Private Limited, converted to Gajanand International Private Limited, and finally became Gajanand International Limited as a public company in 2023.

https://www.gajanand-int.com/ ↗

Company Analysis

from RHP

Gajanand International Limited processes seed cotton (kapas) into cotton fiber and cotton seed, operating in the cotton and textile industry while also trading in agro commodities.

Gajanand International Limited, incorporated on June 15, 2009, is a cotton processing and agro commodities trading company based in Jasdan, Rajkot, Gujarat. The company takes seed cotton (kapas) as raw material and processes it according to Indian Cotton Fiber Quality Standards by minimizing trash and moisture, improving cotton grade and packing standards, and providing logistics support for timely delivery. The company also trades in agro commodities. The company operates a ginning unit with 24 ginning machines, each capable of processing 5 metric tons of seed cotton per day. On average, the facility operates for 8-10 months per year during the cotton season. The company was originally incorporated as Gajanand Cottex Private Limited, converted to Gajanand International Private Limited, and finally became Gajanand International Limited as a public company in 2023.

cotton and textile industryagro commodities trading

Objects of the Issue

  • Working Capital Requirement
    ₹1,498.72 lakhs p.20
  • General Corporate Purpose
    ₹401.24 lakhs p.20
  • Working Capital Requirement
    ₹1,498.72 lakh p.78
  • General Corporate Purposes
    ₹401.24 lakh p.78
  • Issue Expenses
    ₹165.00 lakh p.78

Issue Structure

Total Issue
₹2,064.96 lakhs
Fresh Issue
57,36,000 Equity Shares aggregating to ₹2,064.96 lakhs
Offer for Sale
Nil
Price Band
₹36/- per Equity Share (Fixed Price)
Face Value
₹10/- per Equity Share

Business Model

The company earns revenue by processing seed cotton (kapas) into finished products—primarily cotton bales and cotton seeds. Revenue is generated through the sale of processed cotton fiber and cotton seed, with the company taking raw material from suppliers and adding value through ginning, quality improvement, grading, and logistics services. The company also engages in trading of agro commodities.

Business Segments

The company processes seed cotton by ginning and improving quality standards to produce cotton bales and cotton seeds
The company trades in agricultural commodities, leveraging India's access to natural resources and competitive advantage in the agriculture sector
Ginning, pressing, and packing of cotton lint into standardized bales after separation from raw cotton (kapas), with quality testing through HVI reports and labeling with Bar-Coded identification.
Extraction of cottonseed as byproduct from the ginning process; seeds can be sold directly or processed through oil mill machinery to produce cotton seed oil and cotton seed cake (khol).
Purchase and sale of chana (chickpeas) sourced from farmers, traders, and commission agents; stored in warehouse or sold directly based on market prices; represents significant trading expansion.
Trading in peanuts, raw cotton, cattle feed, and other agricultural commodities sourced through APMC facilities and market yards; quality inspection conducted at supplier premises; sold to flour mills and wholesalers.
Manufacture of cotton bales, cotton seeds through ginning, quality inspection, storage and packing using hi-tech machinery
Trading of pulses, millets, spices, oil seeds, grains and other items derived from agricultural activities including chana, groundnuts, cattle feed

SWOT Analysis

Strengths
  • • Established market presence in cotton ginning with operational capacity(p.32)
  • • Diversified product portfolio in cotton and agro-commodities(p.20)
  • • Access to natural resources providing competitive advantage(p.20)
  • • Strong revenue growth trajectory(p.20)
  • • Installed capacity of 37,500 MT/annum with significant production scale(p.119)
  • • Strategic location advantage near cotton-growing regions and raw material proximity(p.119)
  • • ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality manufacturing(p.108)
  • • Experienced promoter team with 20+ years in cotton and commodity industry(p.108)
  • • Strong revenue growth of 32.66% CAGR (FY 2022-2024)(p.87)
  • • Increasing business scalability with diversification into agro commodities trading(p.120)
  • • Established incorporation and operational history(p.234)
  • • Positive operating profit and net-worth growth trajectory(p.234)
  • • ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification(p.230)
  • • Valid export credentials and MSME registration(p.230)
Weaknesses
  • • Heavy dependence on a few major customers(p.28)
  • • Lack of long-term customer contracts(p.28)
  • • No long-term supply agreements for raw materials(p.27)
  • • Negative cash flow from operating activities(p.27)
  • • Non-compliance with MOA regarding agro-commodities trading(p.27)
  • • Single geographic location for manufacturing facility(p.31)
  • • Significant outstanding debt burden(p.32)
  • • First generation entrepreneurs with limited management experience(p.27)
  • • Low capacity utilization(p.30)
  • • Missing corporate records from 2009-2013(p.36)
  • • Trademark application objected(p.32)
  • • Regulatory penalties imposed for non-compliance(p.37)
  • • Seasonal availability of cotton and raw material consumption affects operations(p.120)
  • • Dependency on suppliers for product availability and supply chain vulnerability(p.120)
  • • Low capacity utilization at 24.01% in FY 2023-24(p.127)
  • • No backup power generation facility (no generator installed)(p.122)
  • • Trademark registration objections(p.231)
  • • Approvals held in old company name requiring transfer(p.231)
  • • Unlisted company status with no prior public issuance history(p.241)
  • • No previous rights and public issues experience(p.240)
Opportunities
  • • India's position as leading cotton producer globally(p.20)
  • • Strong growth in manufacturing sector(p.20)
  • • Expansion of foodgrain and agro-commodity production(p.20)
  • • High manufacturing export growth(p.20)
  • • Use of IPO proceeds for working capital and business expansion(p.20)
  • • Potential growth from increasing global population and rising disposable incomes(p.120)
  • • Increasing domestic and international demand for cotton products(p.121)
  • • Government support through textile industry initiatives and incentives(p.121)
  • • Strategic expansion plan to establish spinning and weaving units for vertical integration(p.128)
  • • India's strong position as world's largest cotton producer with 23% global share(p.104)
  • • Mandatory three-year market making support post-listing(p.233)
  • • Migration pathway to NSE Main Board after Emerge listing(p.247)
  • • Capital raising through equity shares for expansion(p.231)
  • • Access to public capital markets for future growth(p.247)
Threats
  • • Seasonal volatility in cotton availability and business(p.26)
  • • Volatile raw material prices(p.29)
  • • Intense competition in textile and cotton industry(p.29)
  • • Dependence on power and infrastructure supply(p.29)
  • • Risk of operational disruptions from natural disasters(p.30)
  • • Transportation and logistics risks(p.29)
  • • Changes in regulatory framework and government policies(p.34)
  • • Macroeconomic risks and interest rate fluctuations(p.38)
  • • Global economic instability and trade disruptions(p.37)
  • • Pandemic and disease outbreak risks(p.38)
  • • Natural disasters and climate events(p.37)
  • • Tax and regulatory changes(p.39)
  • • Political instability in India affecting business(p.40)
  • • Increasing market competition intensifying pricing pressure and margin erosion(p.121)
  • • Fluctuations in market trends and consumer demand affecting revenue stability(p.121)
  • • Pest infestations and unpredictable weather patterns affecting cotton supply(p.123)
  • • Global economic fluctuations and commodity price volatility affecting profitability(p.123)
  • • Farmer holding of raw cotton due to government MSP policies disrupting supply(p.127)
  • • Dependence on 100% underwriting for IPO success(p.246)
  • • Minimum 50 allottees requirement or entire offer fails(p.245)
  • • Risk of withdrawal and refund if listing approval not obtained(p.239)
  • • Three-year mandatory lock-in on Emerge platform before Main Board migration(p.247)
  • • No SEBI approval or endorsement of prospectus(p.235)

Promoters

NameRolePre-IssuePost-Issue
Mr. Ashok Bhagvanbhai MonsaraPromoter30,96,256 shares (23.64%)—
Mrs. Truptiben Ashokbhai MonsaraPromoter4,89,600 shares (3.74%)—
Mr. Ashish Dhirajlal MonsaraPromoter23,93,568 shares (18.27%)—
Ashok Bhagvanbhai MonsaraPromoter23.64%16.44%
Truptiben Ashokbhai MonsaraPromoter3.74%2.60%
Ashish Dhirajlal MonsaraPromoter18.27%12.71%
Minaxiben Dhirajlal MonsaraPromoter Group2.24%1.55%
Gaurav Dhirajlal MonsaraPromoter Group3.36%2.34%
Kishorbhai Bhagwanbhai MonsaraPromoter Group13.73%9.55%
Dhirajlal Bhagvanjibhai MonsaraPromoter Group3.86%2.68%
Mansi Parth ParsanaPromoter Group1.22%0.85%
Prathna Ashokbhai MonsaraPromoter Group1.51%1.05%
Smit Kishorbhai MonsaraPromoter Group11.03%7.67%
Fenil Ashokbhai MonsaraPromoter Group3.42%2.38%
Bhavnaben Kishorbhai MonsaraPromoter Group4.48%3.12%
Mr. Ashok Bhagvanbhai MonsaraPromoter23.64%—
Mrs. Truptiben Ashokbhai MonsaraPromoter3.74%—
Mr. Ashish Dhirajlal MonsaraPromoter18.27%—

Leadership

Mr. Ashok Bhagvanbhai Monsara · Managing Director
Mrs. Truptiben Ashokbhai Monsara · Executive Director
Mr. Ashish Dhirajlal Monsara · Non-Executive Director
Ms. Vidhi Mehta · Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Mr. Yash Gunvantbhai Khokhariya · CFO

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Gajanand International IPO FAQs

What is the lot size of Gajanand International IPO?
The minimum lot size of Gajanand International IPO is 3,000 shares. One lot costs ₹1,08,000 at the cut-off price.
When does Gajanand International IPO open and close?
Gajanand International IPO opened for subscription on 09 Sep 2024 and closed on 11 Sep 2024.
What is the listing date of Gajanand International IPO?
Gajanand International IPO listed on 16 Sep 2024.
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