Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron IPO open date is June 24, 2025, and the IPO will close on June 26, 2025.
The company reported revenue of ₹83.60 crores and profit of ₹9.20 crores in 2025.
Business Overview
- Core Business: Manufacturing and sale of Sponge Iron, which is a key raw material for steel producers using electric arc or induction furnaces.
- Capacity: 30,000 metric tonnes annually.
- Geographical Revenue (FY24):
- Chhattisgarh – 84.59%
- Madhya Pradesh – 13.57%
- Maharashtra – 1.83%
- Client Base: High dependence on a few customers; top 5 customers contributed 76.25% (FY24) of revenues
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron IPO Details
| IPO Open Date: | June 24, 2025 |
| IPO Close Date: | June 26, 2025 |
| Face Value: | ₹10 Per Equity Share |
| IPO Price Band: | ₹56 to ₹59 Per Share |
| Issue Size: | Approx ₹29.91 Crores |
| Fresh Issue: | Approx ₹29.91 Crores |
| Issue Type: | Book Build Issue |
| IPO Listing: | NSE SME |
| Retail Quota: | Not more than 35% |
| QIB Quota: | Not more than 50% |
| NII Quota: | Not more than 15% |
Market Lot Of Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron IPO
| Application | Lot Size | Shares | Amount |
| Retail Minimum | 1 | 2000 | ₹1,18,000 |
| Retail Maximum | 1 | 2000 | ₹1,18,000 |
| S-HNI Minimum | 2 | 4000 | ₹2,36,000 |
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron IPO Dates
| IPO Open Date: | June 24, 2025 |
| IPO Close Date: | June 26, 2025 |
| Basis of Allotment: | June 27, 2025 |
| Refunds: | June 30, 2025 |
| Credit to Demat Account: | June 30, 2025 |
| IPO Listing Date: | July 1, 2025 |
Industry & Market Overview
Industry: Steel and Sponge Iron sector.
India’s Position:
- 2nd largest steel producer globally (installed capacity: 161.3 MT in FY23).
- 2nd largest consumer (finished steel consumption: 120 MT in FY23).
Growth Driver: National Steel Policy aims for 160 kg per capita steel consumption by FY31.
Opportunity: Infrastructure and construction sectors expected to drive demand
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron IPO Company Financial Report
Amount ₹ in Crores
| Period Ended | Revenue | Expense | Profit After Tax | Assets |
| 2023 | ₹95.25 | ₹80.99 | ₹10.53 | ₹58.58 |
| 2024 | ₹84.93 | ₹71.24 | ₹10.17 | ₹75.74 |
| 2025 | ₹83.60 | ₹71.23 | ₹9.20 | ₹93.16 |
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron IPO Valuation – FY2025
| KPI | Values |
| ROE: | 13.33% |
| ROCE: | 14.70% |
| EBITDA Margin: | 13.40% |
| PAT Margin: | 11.43% |
| Debt to equity ratio: | 0.15 |
| Earning Per Share (EPS): | ₹6.51 (Basic) |
| Price/Earning P/E Ratio: | N/A |
| Return on Net Worth (RoNW): | 12.51% |
| Net Asset Value (NAV): | ₹52.11 |
Risk Factors (Selected Key Risks)
- High Client Concentration: Top 5 clients make up ~76% revenue.
- Geographical Concentration: Over 80% revenue from Chhattisgarh.
- No Captive Logistics: Dependence on third-party transporters.
- Insurance Gaps: No workmen, product liability, or keyman insurance.
- Unappraised Fund Use: No third-party evaluation of fund deployment.
- Single-product Focus: Sponge iron only, no diversification
Objects of the Issue
Total Issue Size: 50,70,000 Equity Shares
Utilization of Net Proceeds:
- ₹2,300 Lakhs: Setting up a Captive Power Plant at Siltara – Raipur.
- General Corporate Purposes: Amount capped at 25% of gross proceeds.
- No Appraisal: Use of funds not appraised by external institutions.
- No OFS: Entirely a fresh issue
Peer Comparison & Valuation
| Company | EBITDA Margin | PAT Margin | ROE | ROCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shri Hare-Krishna | 14.72% | 12.37% | 17.16% | 19.24% |
| Vraj Iron and Steel Ltd | 19.00% | 13.67% | 33.65% | 29.24% |
| Chaman Metallics Ltd | 9.52% | 6.63% | 15.04% | 7.07% |
Valuation multiples (P/E, P/B) not provided due to issue price missing (marked [●]).
Relative Position: Middle of the pack in margins and return metrics. Pricing fairness will depend on final issue price
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron IPO Registrar
KFin Technologies Limited
Phone: 04067162222, 04079611000
Email: shrihare.ipo@kfintech.com
Website: https://kosmic.kfintech.com/ipostatus/
Company Address
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron Limited
Flat No 2-D, 2nd Floor, Tower No. 1, Alcove Gloria
Municipal Premises No. 403/1, Dakshindari Road,
VIP Road,Sreebhumi, Kolkata
North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, 700048
Phone: +91-9589116050
Email: cs@shkraipur.com
Website: https://shkraipur.com/
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron IPO FAQs
When Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron IPO will open for subscription?
The IPO is to open on June 24, 2025 for QIB, NII, and Retail Investors. The IPO will close on June 26, 2025.
What is Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron IPO Issue Size?
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron IPO issue size is ₹29.91 crores.
What is Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron IPO Price Band?
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron IPO Price Band is ₹56 to ₹59.
What is Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron IPO Lot Size?
The minimum bid is 2000 Shares with ₹1,18,000 amount.
What is the Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron IPO Allotment Date?
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron IPO allotment date is June 27, 2025.
What is the Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron IPO Listing Date?
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron IPO listing date is July 1, 2025. The IPO is to list on NSE.
What does Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron Limited do?
It manufactures and sells sponge iron, used by steelmakers.
How much capital is being raised through the IPO?
Fresh issue of up to 50,70,000 equity shares.
How will the IPO proceeds be used?
To fund a captive power plant and for general corporate purposes.
What are the major risks?
Client concentration, geographic dependency, unappraised capex plan.
What is the market size for sponge iron in India?
India is the world’s second-largest steel producer; sponge iron demand is linked to steel.