Prudent Corporate Advisory Services
Mainboard₹428 Cr issue
+4.76%
Listing gain over issue price
Issue size
₹428 Cr
1 lot at cut-off
₹14,490
Lot size
23shares
Open
10 May 2022
Close
12 May 2022
Allotment
18 May 2022
Listing
20 May 2022
Listing performance
Issue price
₹630
Listed at
₹660
Listing-day close
₹562.70
Latest price
₹2,797.80
Close on 23 Oct 2026
Listing gain
+4.76%
Return since issue
+344.10%
Scheduled dates
Tentative timetable — a past date is not confirmation the step completed
Issue details
- IPO date
- 10 May 2022 – 12 May 2022
- Listing date
- 20 May 2022
- Face value
- ₹5 per share
- Issue price
- ₹630 per share
- Lot size
- 23 shares
- Total issue size
- ₹428 Cr
- Market cap at offer price
- ₹2,609 Cr
- Promoter holding
- 56.78% → 56.78% pre-issue → post-issue
- ISIN
- INE00F201020
- Registrar
- MUFG Intime India Pvt.Ltd.
- Lead managers
- ICICI Securities Ltd.
- Registered office
- Prudent House, 3 Devang Park Society, Panjarapole Cross Road, Ambawadi, Gujarat
Reservation and application size
How the issue is split between investor categories, and what each may bid
| Investor category | Shares | % of net | % of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor investor · within QIB | 25,30,651 | — | — |
Application size
Minimum 23 shares per lot, in multiples, at ₹630
| Application | Lots | Shares | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (min) | 1 | 23 | ₹14,490 |
| Retail (max) | 13 | 299 | ₹1,88,370 |
| S-HNI (min) | 14 | 322 | ₹2,02,860 |
| S-HNI (max) | 69 | 1,587 | ₹9,99,810 |
| B-HNI (min) | 70 | 1,610 | ₹10,14,300 |
Category limits
| Category | Bid size | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| Retail (RII) | Up to ₹2 lakh | Yes |
| Small HNI (sNII) | ₹2 lakh – ₹10 lakh | No |
| Big HNI (bNII) | Above ₹10 lakh | No |
| Employee | Up to ₹5 lakh | Yes |
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
25,30,651
Anchor portion
₹159 Cr
at ₹630 per share
Valuation and performance
Valuation at offer price
₹630 per share
| Metric | Pre-issue | Post-issue |
|---|---|---|
| EPS (₹) | 10.96 | — |
| P/E (×) | 57.48 | — |
| Market cap | — | ₹2,609 Cr |
Key performance indicators
Latest reported period
- Return on net worth
- 28.73%
- ROCE
- 28.73%
- PAT margin
- 15.40%
- EBITDA margin
- 21.61%
- NAV per share
- ₹38.13
Single period as reported. Year-on-year movement is in the financials table below, where every period is published.
About Prudent Corporate Advisory Services
Prudent Corporate Advisory Services Limited, incorporated on June 4, 2003, is an independent retail wealth management services group and among the top mutual fund distributors in India by AAUM and commission received. The company operates a technology-enabled B2B2C platform providing comprehensive investment and financial services solutions critical for financial products distribution across both online and offline channels. As of December 31, 2021, the company provided wealth management services to 1,351,274 unique retail investors through 23,262 Mutual Fund Distributors (MFDs) across 110 locations in 20 states. The company earns revenue primarily through commissions from mutual fund distribution (84.49% of revenue for nine months ended December 31, 2021), stock broking brokerage, insurance commissions, and fees from other financial products including AIFs, PMS, bonds, unlisted equities and fixed deposits.
Company Analysis
from RHPPrudent Corporate Advisory Services Limited is an independent retail wealth management services group in India offering technology-enabled financial products distribution across mutual funds, stock broking, insurance, and other investment products through a B2B2C platform.
Prudent Corporate Advisory Services Limited, incorporated on June 4, 2003, is an independent retail wealth management services group and among the top mutual fund distributors in India by AAUM and commission received. The company operates a technology-enabled B2B2C platform providing comprehensive investment and financial services solutions critical for financial products distribution across both online and offline channels. As of December 31, 2021, the company provided wealth management services to 1,351,274 unique retail investors through 23,262 Mutual Fund Distributors (MFDs) across 110 locations in 20 states. The company earns revenue primarily through commissions from mutual fund distribution (84.49% of revenue for nine months ended December 31, 2021), stock broking brokerage, insurance commissions, and fees from other financial products including AIFs, PMS, bonds, unlisted equities and fixed deposits.
Mutual fund distributionStock brokingInsurance brokingWealth managementFinancial services distributionPortfolio management servicesAlternative investment funds
Objects of the Issue
- Offer for Sale by Selling Shareholders; the company will not receive any proceeds ₹ 5,379.37 million p.22
- Offer for Sale by Selling Shareholders; achieve benefits of listing the Equity Shares on the Stock Exchanges p.84
- Offer for Sale by Selling Shareholders p.323
Issue Structure
- Total Issue
- ₹ 5,379.37 million
- Fresh Issue
- Nil (100% Offer for Sale)
- Offer for Sale
- 8,549,340 Equity Shares aggregating to ₹ 5,379.37 million comprising 8,281,340 Equity Shares by Wagner Limited (₹ 5,210.74 million) and 268,000 Equity Shares by Shirish Patel (₹ 168.63 million)
- Price Band
- ₹ 595 (Floor Price) to ₹ 630 (Cap Price)
- Lot Size
- 23 Equity Shares (Bid Lot) and in multiples of 23 Equity Shares thereafter
- Face Value
- ₹ 5 per Equity Share
Business Model
The company operates a B2B2C platform connecting Mutual Fund Distributors (MFDs) with end retail investors. Revenue is derived from: (1) commissions earned through distribution of mutual fund schemes, which constituted 84.49% of total revenue for the nine months ended December 31, 2021; (2) brokerage from stock broking operations; (3) commissions from insurance product distribution regulated by IRDAI; (4) fees and commissions from distribution of alternative investment funds, portfolio management services, bonds, unlisted equities, fixed deposits and other financial products. The company provides technology infrastructure, data analysis tools, reports, and operational support to MFDs through its platform.
Business Segments
Distribution of mutual fund schemes as an intermediary earning commissions from asset management companies
Execution of trades and stock broking services through the platform
Distribution of insurance products earning commissions regulated by IRDAI
Distribution of mutual funds and insurance products, investment advisory services
Interest earned on financial assets
Gains on financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss
Distribution of mutual funds from 42 Asset Management Companies (AMCs) through a network of 23,262 mutual fund distributors (MFDs) serving 13.51 crore unique retail investors. Offers digital platforms like FundzBazar for online transactions, research tools, and portfolio tracking.
Distribution of life and general insurance products through wholly-owned subsidiary Gennext, registered as direct insurance broker with IRDAI. Distributes through 92 broker qualified persons (BQP), online platform Policyworld, and 6,779 point-of-sale persons (POSP). Offers term insurance, health insurance, critical illness, personal accident, and motor insurance.
Provides brokerage services for retail customers and institutional clients for trading in equities, equity derivatives, currency and commodity derivatives through cash delivery, cash intraday, and derivatives segments. Offers online trading platform Prubazar and model stock portfolios through WiseBasket.
Distribution of portfolio management schemes (PMS), alternative investment funds (AIFs), corporate fixed deposits (FDs), bonds, unlisted equities, loans against securities, National Pension Scheme (NPS), and structured products through relationship managers and MFD network.
Distribution of mutual funds through ARN (Authorized Representative Network) license obtained in 2003, with partner network launched in 2006 and Fundzbazar platform launched in 2016
Distribution of life and non-life insurance products through Gennext Insurance Brokers, registered as Direct Insurance Broker with IRDAI, operating offline and online through Policyworld portal
Providing stock broking services in equity cash and derivatives segments through Prudent Broking Services Private Limited, member of BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX and CDSL, offering services via terminals and mobile application PRUBAZAR
Providing SEBI-registered investment advisory services through Prutech Financial Services Private Limited, offering financial planning services
Real estate advisory services with RERA licenses in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, launched in 2010
Distribution of fixed income investments (bonds), NPS (National Pension System), AIFs, unlisted securities, and credit products through Creditbasket platform
Distribution of mutual fund products to retail investors through a network of mutual fund distributors (MFDs) and online platforms
Distribution of life and general insurance products through subsidiary Gennext Insurance Brokers Private Limited and online platform Policyworld
Provision of stock broking services including cash delivery, cash intraday, equity derivatives, and other derivatives trading through PruBazar and WiseBasket platforms
Distribution of National Pension Scheme (NPS), corporate fixed deposits, loan-against-securities (LAS), secondary bonds, gold accumulation plans, unlisted equity, structured products, and private wealth management services
Distribution of mutual fund products to retail investors through a network of mutual fund distributors (MFDs)
Distribution of insurance products through acquisition of Gennext Insurance Brokers
Stock broking activities and allied services
Distribution of fixed deposits, bonds, portfolio management schemes, alternate investment funds, structured products and non-financial products
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- • Pending regulatory approvals for multiple office locations(p.46)
- • Related party transactions conducted on arm's length basis(p.46)
- • Operates in underpenetrated, high-growth mutual fund industry with strong macroeconomic tailwinds(p.149)
- • Fastest-growing national distributor among top peers with superior CAGR metrics(p.149)
- • Independent platform with diversified AMC relationships and no single customer concentration risk(p.146)
- • Granular retail AUM skewed toward high-margin equity with sticky SIP inflows(p.150)
- • Superior commission-to-AUM ratio driven by equity mix significantly outperforms industry average(p.150)
- • Large diversified MFD network with 50%+ of AUM from partners with 5+ year tenure(p.150)
- • Significant presence in underpenetrated B-30 markets with opportunity for expansion(p.153)
- • Demonstrated scalable business model with improving profitability and ROCE despite cost investments(p.154)
- • Established distribution network across India with broad financial services portfolio(p.211)
- • Significant AUM growth trajectory reaching ₹300 billion by 2021(p.170)
- • Multiple regulatory registrations enabling diversified service offerings(p.211)
- • Strong and consistent profitability with growing revenues(p.207)
- • Experienced management team with decades of combined industry experience(p.179)
- • Large MFD network with strong retention and diversification(p.273)
- • Significant market share among national distributors with rapid growth(p.268)
- • Technology-enabled B2B2C platform providing competitive advantage(p.273)
- • De-risked B2B2C business model with no concentration risk(p.268)
- • Strong SIP base providing revenue visibility and stability(p.269)
- • Significant growth in insurance distribution following Gennext acquisition(p.274)
- • Diversified revenue streams across mutual funds, insurance, and stock broking(p.286)
- • Growing mutual fund distribution platform with expanding SIP base(p.290)
- • Asset-light business model with strong cash generation(p.294)
Weaknesses
- • Dependence on regulatory approvals for office operations(p.46)
- • Substantial related party transactions(p.46)
- • Acquisition from related parties at potentially non-optimal terms(p.46)
- • Risk of employee and third-party misconduct(p.46)
- • Data security vulnerabilities and compliance costs(p.47)
- • Unregistered intellectual property and trademark objections(p.48)
- • Leverage and debt obligations(p.48)
- • Corporate guarantees creating contingent liabilities(p.49)
- • Leased properties including corporate office with renewal risks(p.49)
- • Related party property leases(p.49)
- • Promoter maintaining significant post-IPO control(p.49)
- • Potential conflicts of interest with promoter(p.50)
- • Discretionary dividend policy with no assurance(p.50)
- • Inadequate insurance coverage for all operational risks(p.50)
- • Director unable to provide educational qualification documentation(p.51)
- • Heavy dependence on mutual fund distribution for 84.5% of total revenues creates concentration risk(p.149)
- • Significant exposure to regulatory changes in commission structures and TER regulations impacting margins(p.120)
- • Insurance subsidiary (Gennext) unprofitable with negative margins despite growth in business(p.147)
- • Stock broking business segment showing revenue decline and limited strategic emphasis(p.161)
- • Concentration of business on mutual fund distribution creating revenue dependency(p.207)
- • Significant reliance on commission-based revenue model subject to market volatility(p.207)
- • Recent large acquisition of Karvy Stock Broking MF folios requiring debt financing(p.171)
- • Increased financial obligations with total borrowings of ₹330 million as of December 31, 2021(p.206)
- • Dependence on MFDs for customer access with termination risk(p.273)
- • Customer consent requirement creating administrative burden for MFDs(p.273)
- • Limited experience in newly expanded product offerings(p.273)
- • Significant related party borrowings increasing financial risk(p.240)
- • Dependence on ability to attract and retain mutual fund distributors(p.300)
- • Outstanding litigation against subsidiary over unauthorized trading allegations(p.303)
- • Regulatory show cause notice against subsidiary regarding paired contracts(p.302)
- • Tax proceedings pending against subsidiaries(p.297)
Opportunities
- • Growth in underpenetrated asset management industry(p.87)
- • Expansion into B-30 underpenetrated markets(p.87)
- • Retail mutual fund AUM projected to grow at 11-13% CAGR through 2026 driven by multiple tailwinds(p.107)
- • Equity mutual funds expected to grow at 13% CAGR with strong individual investor participation(p.109)
- • SIP channel providing recurring revenue visibility with 1.53 million active SIPs, 47% perpetual(p.150)
- • B-30 markets showing accelerating growth with regulatory incentives through additional TER allowance(p.152)
- • Significant cross-sell opportunity in insurance with only 3,298 of 23,262 MFDs currently offering insurance(p.155)
- • Individual investors driving growth with equity fund participation showing structural shift from institutional(p.117)
- • Technology-enabled platforms increasingly critical differentiator as regular plans remain 79% of retail AUM(p.146)
- • Expansion into emerging distribution channels and digital platforms(p.170)
- • Growth in wealth management and private wealth advisory services(p.170)
- • Penetration of fixed income and alternative investment products(p.170)
- • Expansion of insurance distribution through acquired subsidiary Gennext(p.175)
- • Geographic expansion with RERA licenses in multiple states enabling real estate distribution(p.170)
- • Expansion into underserved B-30 markets with growth potential(p.269)
- • Growing SIP adoption and retail investor participation in mutual funds(p.269)
- • Diversified product distribution through insurance and broking verticals(p.269)
- • Acquisition of Karvy MF folios expanding retail investor base and AUM(p.262)
- • Investor preference shift toward mutual funds and alternative products(p.274)
- • Acquisition of KSBL MF Folios to expand distribution platform(p.300)
- • Product portfolio expansion to capture growing market segments(p.274)
- • Growth in insurance distribution through Gennext subsidiary(p.290)
Threats
- • Regulatory approval dependencies across multiple states(p.46)
- • Regulatory authorities may challenge related party transaction pricing(p.46)
- • Increasing data privacy regulations and compliance costs(p.47)
- • Proposed data protection legislation and regulatory uncertainty(p.48)
- • Intellectual property infringement risks(p.48)
- • Dependence on economic performance and securities market growth(p.51)
- • Economic slowdown reducing AUM and commissions(p.51)
- • External economic and political factors beyond company control(p.51)
- • Natural disasters, pandemics and terrorism(p.52)
- • India's sovereign credit rating downgrades(p.52)
- • Global financial market instability(p.52)
- • Tax law changes and adverse interpretations(p.53)
- • GST rate increases and tax efficiency impacts(p.53)
- • High inflation shifting savings and investment patterns(p.54)
- • Limited enforceability of foreign judgments in India(p.54)
- • Foreign exchange volatility affecting investor returns(p.55)
- • Trading price volatility of equity shares(p.55)
- • No guarantee of secondary market liquidity(p.56)
- • Investment restrictions on foreign investors(p.57)
- • Market volatility and equity market downturns directly impact AUM valuations and SIP flows(p.154)
- • Regulatory commission caps and expense ratio controls creating margin compression across industry(p.130)
- • Increasing direct plan adoption reducing distributor commission opportunity and AMC incentives(p.132)
- • Intense consolidation among top distributors and banks increasing competitive intensity(p.124)
- • High cost of retail expansion in underpenetrated markets limiting profitability leverage(p.121)
- • Significant regulatory and compliance burden with ongoing investigations and legal proceedings(p.163)
- • Regulatory changes affecting financial services distribution and commission structures(p.166)
- • Labor law compliance complexity with multiple regulations across states(p.167)
- • Dependence on Wagner Limited as significant shareholder with tag-along and exit rights(p.172)
- • Market competition in financial services distribution and wealth management(p.211)
- • Macroeconomic volatility affecting AUM and investor sentiment(p.273)
- • Competitive pressure from direct selling by AMCs and alternative platforms(p.273)
- • Reduction in Total Expense Ratios (TERs) reducing profitability(p.269)
- • Regulatory and legal risks including pending tax and SEBI matters(p.262)
- • Ongoing IL&FS clearing member crisis affecting subsidiary's operations(p.263)
- • COVID-19 pandemic creating business disruption and market volatility(p.272)
- • Intensifying competition in financial services industry(p.274)
- • Competition from established banks and direct distribution platforms(p.274)
- • Regulatory changes and evolving compliance requirements(p.274)
- • Potential market consolidation affecting competitive positioning(p.274)
Promoters
| Name | Role | Pre-Issue | Post-Issue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanjay Shah | Promoter | 43.36% | — |
| Sanjay Shah | Promoter | 43.36% | 43.36% |
| Wagner Limited | Promoter Group | 40.00% | 40.00% |
| Sanjay Shah | Promoter | — | — |
| Sanjay Shah | Promoter | 43.36% | — |
| Sanjay R Shah | Promoter | 43.36% | — |
| Wagner Ltd. | Promoter Group | 40.00% | — |
| Maitry Shah | Promoter | 6.67% | — |
| Sakhi Shah | Promoter | 6.67% | — |
| Wagner Limited | Promoter Group | — | — |
| Shirish Patel | Promoter | — | — |
| Wagner Limited | Investor | — | — |
| Shirish Patel | Selling Shareholder | — | — |
Leadership
Sanjay Shah · Chairman and Managing Director
Shirish Patel · Chief Executive Officer
Chirag Kothari · Chief Financial Officer
Dhavalkumar Ghetia · Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
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Prudent Corporate Advisory Services IPO FAQs
What is the lot size of Prudent Corporate Advisory Services IPO?
The minimum lot size of Prudent Corporate Advisory Services IPO is 23 shares. One lot costs ₹14,490 at the cut-off price.
When does Prudent Corporate Advisory Services IPO open and close?
Prudent Corporate Advisory Services IPO opened for subscription on 10 May 2022 and closed on 12 May 2022.
What is the listing date of Prudent Corporate Advisory Services IPO?
Prudent Corporate Advisory Services IPO listed on 20 May 2022.