Ahead of the listing, the grey market premium (GMP) for Patil Automation shares is hovering around ₹31, indicating a listing price of Rs 151 per share—nearly 26% higher than the issue price of Rs 120. While GMPs are unofficial and not always accurate indicators, the premium reflects positive sentiment among investors.
The IPO consisted entirely of a fresh issue of 58 lakh shares. Anchor investors had pumped in Rs 19.81 crore ahead of the IPO opening, with 16.51 lakh shares allocated at the upper price band. The funds raised will be used primarily to set up a new manufacturing facility and repay a portion of the company’s borrowings.
Founded in 2015, Patil Automation provides automation and robotics solutions across industries including automotive, electronics, and general engineering.
Its product range includes robotic welding systems, automated assembly lines, conveyor systems, and AI-based vision inspection systems. The company operates five facilities and has over 500 personnel including contractual workers.
For FY25, the company posted a net profit of Rs 11.70 crore on a revenue of Rs 122 crore, with PAT margins at 9.91% and ROE at 27.28%. The IPO valued the firm at a post-issue P/E of around 22.4x.Given the strong subscription figures and current GMP, the listing is likely to be positive, though post-listing performance may depend on broader market trends and investor appetite for SME stocks.
