Aarvee Engineering Consultants Ltd has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI for an initial public offering aimed at raising ₹2.03 billion through a fresh issue of equity shares. In addition, existing shareholders will sell 6.8 million shares via an offer-for-sale (OFS), marking a significant milestone in the company’s capital market journey.
Key highlights of the IPO include:
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The fresh issue proceeds will be used to fund working capital requirements, repay borrowings, and invest in technology and infrastructure upgrades.
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Centrum Capital and Ambit Pvt Ltd have been appointed as the book-running lead managers for the issue.
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Aarvee Engineering, a Hyderabad-based infrastructure consultancy, specializes in transportation, water resources, urban planning, and environmental engineering. It has executed over 2,000 projects across India and abroad.
Strategic implications:
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The IPO will enhance Aarvee’s financial flexibility and support its expansion into international markets, particularly in Africa and Southeast Asia.
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The OFS component will improve liquidity and broaden the shareholder base, while retaining promoter confidence in long-term growth.
Sources: SEBI Public Issues, Economic Times Markets.