Virtual Galaxy Infotech
Listing performance
Scheduled dates
Tentative timetable — a past date is not confirmation the step completed
Issue details
- IPO date
- 09 May 2025 – 14 May 2025
- Listing date
- 19 May 2025
- Face value
- ₹10 per share
- Issue price
- ₹142 per share
- Lot size
- 1,000 shares
- Issue type
- Book Building issue
- Listing at
- NSE
- Total issue size
- ₹93.29 Cr
- Market cap at offer price
- ₹353 Cr
- Promoter holding
- 87.95% → 64.72% pre-issue → post-issue
- ISIN
- INE0VRH01015
- Registrar
- Maashitla Securities Pvt.Ltd.
- Lead managers
- Smart Horizon Capital Advisors Pvt.Ltd.
- Registered office
- 3, Central Excise Colony, Behind Mahatme Eye Bank, Chhatrapati Sq., Ring Road, Maharashtra
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 | 18,40,000 | — | — |
| Market maker | 3,36,000 | — | — |
Application size
Minimum 1,000 shares per lot, in multiples, at ₹142
| Application | Lots | Shares | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (min) | 1 | 1,000 | ₹1,42,000 |
| S-HNI (min) | 2 | 2,000 | ₹2,84,000 |
| S-HNI (max) | 7 | 7,000 | ₹9,94,000 |
| B-HNI (min) | 8 | 8,000 | ₹11,36,000 |
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.
Valuation and performance
Valuation at offer price
| Metric | Pre-issue | Post-issue |
|---|---|---|
| EPS (₹) | 9.04 | 6.65 |
| P/E (×) | 15.71 | 21.35 |
| Price to book (×) | 5.66 | — |
| Market cap | — | ₹353 Cr |
Key performance indicators
- Return on net worth
- 39.95%
- ROCE
- 31.68%
- Debt / equity
- 0.93
- PAT margin
- 26.04%
- NAV per share
- ₹25.09
- Price to book
- 5.66
Single period as reported. Year-on-year movement is in the financials table below, where every period is published.
About Virtual Galaxy Infotech
Virtual Galaxy Infotech Limited, incorporated in 1997 and converted to a public limited company in September 2024, is engaged in the development, customization, installation, and implementation of software applications with comprehensive post-implementation support, monitoring, and maintenance services. The company is primarily focused on its Core Banking Software product E-Banker, which contributed 78.58% of revenue from operations for the period ended December 31, 2024. The company operates in three main segments: BFSI (93.19% of revenue), ERP (6.38%), and E-Governance (0.43%). The company generates revenue through project-based work for banks, government, and private sector clients, with significant concentration in Maharashtra (89.42% of revenue for December 31, 2024). The company has 329 employees as of December 31, 2024, and is headquartered in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Company Analysis
from RHPVirtual Galaxy Infotech Limited is a SaaS product-focused software company providing Core Banking Software (E-Banker), IT Solutions, ERP Implementation, and Customized Software Solutions for the BFSI, ERP, and E-Governance sectors.
Virtual Galaxy Infotech Limited, incorporated in 1997 and converted to a public limited company in September 2024, is engaged in the development, customization, installation, and implementation of software applications with comprehensive post-implementation support, monitoring, and maintenance services. The company is primarily focused on its Core Banking Software product E-Banker, which contributed 78.58% of revenue from operations for the period ended December 31, 2024. The company operates in three main segments: BFSI (93.19% of revenue), ERP (6.38%), and E-Governance (0.43%). The company generates revenue through project-based work for banks, government, and private sector clients, with significant concentration in Maharashtra (89.42% of revenue for December 31, 2024). The company has 329 employees as of December 31, 2024, and is headquartered in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Objects of the Issue
- Capital expenditure towards setting up additional development facility in Nagpur, Maharashtra ₹3,426.83 lakhs p.28
- Repayment/prepayment of certain borrowings availed by our Company ₹300.00 lakhs p.28
- Investment in procuring GPU, server & storage system at Data Centre ₹505.00 lakhs p.28
- Funding of expenditure related to enhancement, maintenance and upgrading existing products through manpower hiring ₹1,890.00 lakhs p.28
- Funding for business development and marketing activities ₹1,406.00 lakhs p.28
- General corporate purposes p.28
- Capital expenditure towards setting up additional development facility in Nagpur, Maharashtra p.61
- Repayment/prepayment of certain borrowings availed by our Company p.61
- Investment in procuring GPU, server & storage system at Data Centre p.61
- Funding of expenditure related to enhancement, maintenance and upgrading existing products through manpower hiring ₹ 1,890.00 Lakhs p.61
- Funding for business development and marketing activities ₹ 1,406.00 Lakhs p.61
- General corporate purpose p.61
- Capital expenditure towards setting up additional development facility in Nagpur, Maharashtra ₹3,426.83 Lakhs p.120
- Repayment/prepayment of certain borrowings availed by our Company ₹300.00 Lakhs p.120
- Investment in procuring GPU, server & storage system at Data Centre ₹505.00 Lakhs p.120
- Funding of expenditure related to enhancement, maintenance and upgrading existing products through manpower hiring ₹1,890.00 Lakhs p.120
- Funding for business development and marketing activities ₹1,406.00 Lakhs p.120
- General corporate purposes [●] p.120
- Repayment of borrowings ₹300.00 Lakhs p.288
- To be utilized for capital expenditure (capex) and general corporate purposes including expansion of facilities and working capital requirements p.334
Issue Structure
- Total Issue
- Up to 65,70,000 Equity Shares aggregating ₹[●] Lakhs
- Fresh Issue
- Up to 65,70,000 Equity Shares of face value of ₹10/- each fully paid for cash at a price of ₹[●] per Equity Share aggregating ₹[●] Lakhs
- Offer for Sale
- Not Applicable - entire issue constitutes fresh issue of equity shares
- Price Band
- Price Band of a minimum price (Floor Price) of ₹[●] and the maximum price (Cap Price) of ₹[●]
- Lot Size
- [●] Equity Shares and in multiples of [●] Equity Shares thereafter
- Face Value
- ₹10/- per Equity Share
Business Model
The company earns revenue through development, customization, installation and implementation of software applications and provision of post-implementation support, monitoring and maintenance services. Revenue is generated primarily through project-based engagements with banks, government and private sector clients in the BFSI, ERP and E-Governance sectors. The company's core product E-Banker, a Core Banking Software solution, accounted for 78.58% of revenue from operations for the period ended December 31, 2024.
Business Segments
SWOT Analysis
- • Core Banking Software dominates revenue(p.41)
- • Strong profitability growth in FY2024(p.48)
- • Multiple quality certifications in information security(p.44)
- • Established client relationships and revenue concentration from top customers(p.42)
- • Significant skilled product development team(p.46)
- • Quality certifications and accreditations demonstrating commitment to standards(p.60)
- • Experienced promoters with long-standing business presence(p.60)
- • Diversified customer base across financial sector(p.60)
- • Established market position with 27+ years of operations(p.163)
- • High profitability and strong financial performance(p.166)
- • Diversified product portfolio across BFSI, ERP, and e-Governance domains(p.163)
- • Strong recurring revenue model with multiple revenue streams(p.166)
- • Quality certifications and compliance framework(p.163)
- • Flagship product E-Banker generates majority of revenue(p.165)
- • Strong return metrics with high profitability(p.166)
- • Significant order book visibility(p.166)
- • Comprehensive one-stop banking solution provider with integrated functionalities(p.167)
- • Diversified business across multiple verticals (BFSI, ERP, E-Governance)(p.167)
- • Multiple revenue streams (licenses, subscriptions, implementation, maintenance, SaaS)(p.168)
- • 26 years of industry experience with long-standing customer relationships(p.168)
- • Strong recurring revenue base from existing customers (ATS/AMC and SaaS)(p.169)
- • Experienced promoter team with 26+ years IT industry expertise and long company association(p.168)
- • Strong intellectual property portfolio with registered copyrights and trademarks(p.169)
- • Quality certifications demonstrating commitment to highest standards(p.169)
- • Established SaaS-focused business with diverse product portfolio(p.291)
- • Strong revenue growth with improved profitability(p.293)
- • High EBITDA margins demonstrating operational efficiency(p.293)
- • Significant order book of ₹4,729.08 lakhs providing revenue visibility(p.292)
- • Flexible revenue model with multiple streams (OTC, ARC, SaaS, hardware)(p.292)
- • Strong recurring revenue base with consistent growth trajectory(p.297)
- • Robust profitability margins and significant PAT growth(p.297)
- • Multiple ISO certifications and quality standards compliance(p.326)
- • Diversified intellectual property portfolio with registered trademarks and software copyrights(p.327)
- • Established presence in BFSI segment with key institutional customers(p.307)
- • High dependence on few major clients(p.41)
- • Geographic revenue concentration in Maharashtra(p.43)
- • Sector concentration in BFSI(p.43)
- • Historical delays in statutory compliance(p.52)
- • Multiple outstanding tax litigations(p.31)
- • Property and data centre dependencies on lease arrangements(p.49)
- • Trademark not yet registered(p.50)
- • High employee attrition rates(p.51)
- • High dependence on a very limited number of suppliers(p.53)
- • Top 10 suppliers contribute disproportionately high percentage of purchases(p.53)
- • Substantial unsecured borrowings repayable on demand creating cash flow risk(p.56)
- • High financial indebtedness and covenant restrictions on operations(p.56)
- • Negative cash flows from investing activities over multiple years(p.59)
- • Working capital intensive business requiring sustained funding(p.59)
- • Contingent tax liabilities with uncertain outcomes(p.60)
- • Compliance failures and delayed regulatory filings requiring corrective measures(p.53)
- • Heavy dependence on single product line(p.165)
- • Concentration of customer base in specific sector(p.165)
- • High financial leverage with significant debt burden(p.125)
- • Limited geographic diversification(p.165)
- • Small employee base vulnerable to key person dependency(p.127)
- • Significant capital expenditure requirements for facility expansion(p.122)
- • Heavy dependence on top customers for revenue concentration(p.182)
- • Current office infrastructure already stretched beyond capacity(p.169)
- • Heavy reliance on empanelled vendor relationships without long-term contracts(p.180)
- • Limited ownership of physical infrastructure and properties(p.183)
- • Dependence on leased premises including from related party(p.169)
- • Substantial dependency on single core banking software product for majority of revenues(p.294)
- • Moderate debt levels affecting financial flexibility(p.293)
- • Contingent liabilities from direct tax matters of ₹3,732.09 lakhs(p.285)
- • Dependence on ability to customize software per customer requirements(p.294)
- • High dependence on limited customer base(p.307)
- • Significant GST tax disputes and contingent liabilities(p.310)
- • Outstanding tax demands against promoters and company personnel(p.313)
- • Concentration of revenue in specific geographic location and from BoT projects(p.297)
- • IT industry growth tailwind in India(p.28)
- • Large untapped internet user base in India(p.28)
- • Expansion into African markets(p.46)
- • Asia Pacific market penetration(p.46)
- • Product development and enhancement(p.44)
- • Funding for business development and marketing(p.46)
- • Expansion into new geographical regions within India and internationally(p.60)
- • Geographic diversification to emerging markets(p.60)
- • Product enhancement and technology upgrades funded by IPO proceeds(p.61)
- • Business development and marketing expansion using IPO capital(p.61)
- • Expansion into African markets with growing BFSI digital transformation needs(p.132)
- • Growth in India's BFSI sector driven by digital banking adoption(p.131)
- • SEZ benefits for new development facility(p.122)
- • Expansion of product portfolio with newer solutions(p.163)
- • Enhancement of existing products with AI/ML capabilities(p.128)
- • Market expansion into new geographical regions within India(p.132)
- • Penetration of Asia-Pacific market with developing banking sectors(p.132)
- • Expansion to international markets, particularly Africa and Asia Pacific(p.169)
- • Expansion of domestic geographical footprint across additional Indian regions(p.169)
- • Workforce expansion from 329 to 500 employees within two years(p.169)
- • Development of owned facility at Mihan SEZ for scaling operations and export orientation(p.169)
- • Monetization of intellectual property through premium services and licensing(p.169)
- • Expansion of product and service offerings with enhanced maintenance and support(p.170)
- • Aggressive marketing strategy leveraging digital channels and partnerships(p.170)
- • Expansion of development facility at Mihan SEZ, Nagpur(p.294)
- • Data centre expansion to support growing cloud-based offerings(p.294)
- • Growing government and private sector client segments(p.294)
- • Expansion of software product portfolio including IBS-ERP and e-APMC(p.291)
- • International expansion through export revenues(p.286)
- • Expansion of software and SaaS revenue streams(p.296)
- • Growth through Build-Operate-Transfer (BoT) business model generating rental income(p.299)
- • Potential for migration to NSE Mainboard after meeting listing criteria(p.349)
- • Leveraging operational efficiency and margin improvement through capitalization strategy(p.298)
- • Risk of loss of major clients(p.41)
- • Competitive bidding process exposes to project losses(p.43)
- • Rapid technology changes and BFSI regulation shifts(p.44)
- • Data security and cyber threats(p.43)
- • Global economic and political uncertainties(p.27)
- • Foreign exchange and international expansion risks(p.51)
- • Risk of software defects and product quality issues(p.50)
- • Data centre and infrastructure dependency risks(p.49)
- • Competition for skilled IT professionals(p.51)
- • Highly competitive market from onshore and offshore providers(p.53)
- • Difficulty in attracting and retaining skilled IT personnel(p.54)
- • Global economic instability and market volatility affecting demand(p.64)
- • Currency exchange rate fluctuations impacting revenues and financial results(p.55)
- • Inflation pressures limiting ability to pass cost increases to customers(p.65)
- • Regulatory and compliance requirements becoming increasingly stringent(p.59)
- • Natural disasters, pandemics and geopolitical events causing operational disruption(p.64)
- • Intense competition in software and IT services sector(p.157)
- • Dependency on regulatory approvals for SEZ facility(p.124)
- • Technology obsolescence risk(p.127)
- • Cybersecurity threats and data protection risks(p.157)
- • Economic slowdown affecting customer spending on IT solutions(p.150)
- • Foreign exchange and currency fluctuation risks for exports(p.152)
- • Competitive pressure from both organized and unorganized players in market(p.182)
- • Customer concentration risk with top 5 customers representing 69.19% of revenue(p.182)
- • Regulatory changes in banking, fintech, and data protection sectors(p.188)
- • Data protection and privacy compliance obligations under DPDP Act 2023(p.189)
- • Potential business disruption from cyber threats and security breaches(p.183)
- • Dependency on major client orders from banks and financial sector(p.294)
- • Significant disruptions or data security breaches in IT systems(p.294)
- • Intellectual property protection risks(p.294)
- • Regulatory and licensing approval risks(p.294)
- • Talent retention challenges in competitive IT sector(p.294)
- • Software defects and technical errors leading to litigation and revenue delays(p.294)
- • Macroeconomic vulnerabilities to global economic conditions and India's sovereign rating(p.294)
- • Regulatory scrutiny and GST compliance challenges from government authorities(p.310)
- • Competitive conditions affecting market positioning(p.308)
- • Dependence on vendor supply for hardware products and pricing fluctuations(p.295)
- • Economic cycles and industry-specific risks affecting BFSI segment clients(p.307)
Promoters
| Name | Role | Pre-Issue | Post-Issue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avinash Narayanrao Shende | Promoter | 40.69% | — |
| Sachin Purushottam Pande | Promoter | 40.69% | — |
| Shilpa Avinash Shende | Promoter Group | 3.28% | — |
| Sampada Sachin Pande | Promoter Group | 3.28% | — |
| Sameer Pramod Salpekar | Promoter Group | 0.01% | — |
| Avinash Narayanrao Shende | Promoter | — | — |
| Sachin Purushottam Pande | Promoter | — | — |
| Avinash Narayanrao Shende | Promoter | 40.69% | — |
| Sachin Purushottam Pande | Promoter | 40.69% | — |
| Shilpa Avinash Shende | Promoter Group | 3.28% | — |
| Sampada Sachin Pande | Promoter Group | 3.28% | — |
| M/s. Nova Global Opportunities Fund PCC Touchstone | Shareholder | 1.03% | — |
| Sachin Purushottam Pande | Promoter | 40.69% | — |
| Avinash Narayanrao Shende | Promoter | 40.69% | — |
| Avinash N Shende | Promoter/Executive Director & CFO | 46.36% | — |
| Sachin P. Pande | Promoter/Managing Director | 46.36% | — |
| Sachin Purushottam Pande | Promoter cum Managing Director | — | — |
| Avinash Narayanrao Shende | Promoter cum Director and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | — | — |
Leadership
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