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A-One Steels India Limited IPO Analysis

This article is based entirely on publicly available information disclosed in the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) of A-One Steels India Limited , dated September 17 2026, and is intended for general market and financial education purposes only.

A-One Steels India Limited IPO Analysis

1. IPO Snapshot

ParticularDetails
Company NameA-One Steels India Limited
IPO Type100% Book Built Offer; Fresh Issue + Offer for Sale
Fresh Issue₹35,500 lakhs
Offer for Sale₹5,000 lakhs
Total Offer Size₹40,500 lakhs
Face Value₹10 per Equity Share
Price Band₹385–₹405 per Equity Share
Lot Size37 Equity Shares
Minimum Application₹14,985 at ₹405 per share
Anchor BiddingSeptember 23, 2026
Opening DateSeptember 24, 2026
Closing DateSeptember 28, 2026
ListingProposed on BSE and NSE; BSE designated exchange
RegistrarBigshare Services Private Limited
Lead ManagersPL Capital Markets Private Limited; Khambatta Securi

2. IPO Details

ParticularAt Floor Price ₹385At Cap Price ₹405
Fresh Issue Shares79,22,07975,30,865
Fresh Issue Amount₹3,550.00 million₹3,550.00 million
OFS Shares12,98,70012,34,567
OFS Value₹500.00 million₹500.00 million
Total Offer Shares92,20,77987,65,432
Total Offer Value₹4,050.00 million₹4,050.00 million
Pre-Issue Shares6,84,65,2706,84,65,270
Post-Offer Shares7,76,86,0497,72,30,702
Post-Offer Market Capitalisation₹29,909.10 million₹31,278.40 million

3. Issue Reservation

CategoryReservation / Disclosure
QIBNot more than 50% of the Net Offer
NIINot less than 15% of the Net Offer
RetailNot less than 35% of the Net Offer
EmployeeUp to ₹200 lakhs; exact final share quantity not disclosed in final advertisement
AnchorUp to 60% of QIB Portion may be allocated to Anchor Investors under the RHP framework; final allocation not disclosed

4. IPO Lot Size

ApplicationLotsSharesAt ₹385At ₹405
Retail (Min)137₹14,245₹14,985
Retail (Max)13481₹1,85,185₹1,94,805
S-HNI (Min)14518₹1,99,430₹2,09,790
S-HNI (Max)662,442₹9,40,170₹9,89,010
B-HNI (Min)672,479₹9,54,415₹10,03,995

5. About the Company

A-One Steels India Limited is a backward/vertically integrated steel manufacturer based in southern India. Its product portfolio includes sponge iron, MS billets, TMT bars, HR coils, CR coils, GP coils, HR/MS pipes, CR pipes, GP pipes, ferro alloys, met coke and other by-products. The group operates six manufacturing facilities, five in Karnataka and one in Andhra Pradesh. Facilities are located at Gauribidanur, Bellary, Koppal, Chikkantapur and Hindupur. The RHP describes proximity to major iron ore sources and major ports as a location advantage.

The company states that it sells across India, with revenue concentrated in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Telangana. It intends to deepen these markets, expand through distributors, retail and institutional channels, and enter additional regions selectively. It also plans continued capacity expansion through acquisitions/leases, organic and brownfield additions and operational improvements.

StateFY26 Revenue (₹ lakhs)Share of Revenue
Karnataka2,27,608.7854.86%
Andhra Pradesh47,089.7711.35%
Tamil Nadu29,897.207.21%
Maharashtra24,913.406.01%
Telangana18,212.684.39%
Others67,134.9116.18%

6. Restated Financial Information

ParticularFY2026FY2025FY2024
Revenue from Operations4,14,856.743,54,178.093,83,421.25
Government Grants1,875.84259.19171.88
Other Income3,472.862,525.612,650.73
Total Income4,20,205.443,56,962.893,86,243.86
EBITDA30,363.6417,405.5417,218.80
PAT12,740.82771.053,891.37
Finance Costs10,919.1811,315.439,729.84
Depreciation & Amortisation6,267.535,586.894,321.76
Net Worth86,336.3471,826.0444,491.21
Total Assets3,19,130.952,75,306.422,39,587.14
Total Liabilities2,32,794.612,03,480.381,95,095.93
Operating Cash Flow6,279.5610,896.3432,539.75
Investing Cash Flow(1,009.08)(19,229.33)(19,149.00)
Financing Cash Flow(3,884.60)4,530.17(15,568.38)
PPE/Intangibles/CWIP Purchases6,845.2215,611.8116,752.17
Inventory89,933.2079,789.0156,145.20
Trade Receivables66,445.7143,757.2248,408.28
Trade Payables90,410.4670,894.8855,194.30
Basic & Diluted EPS (₹)18.471.286.56

7. Key Performance Indicators

KPIFY2026FY2025FY2024
Total Revenue from Operations416,732.58354,437.28383,593.13
Total Income420,205.44356,962.89386,243.86
EBIT24,096.1111,818.6512,897.04
EBITDA30,363.6417,405.5417,218.80
EBITDA Margin7.29%4.91%4.49%
PAT after exceptional item12,740.82771.053,891.37
PAT before exceptional item12,688.141,214.743,891.37
PAT Margin after exceptional item3.06%0.22%1.01%
PAT Margin before exceptional item3.04%0.34%1.01%
Operating Cash Flow6,279.5610,896.3432,539.75
Net Worth81,952.1667,663.1042,179.07
Net Debt98,536.8095,195.8099,278.97
Debt Equity Ratio1.171.342.34
ROCE12.86%7.03%8.67%
ROE after exceptional item14.76%1.07%8.75%
ROE before exceptional item14.70%1.69%8.75%
Working Capital Days535458
Net Fixed Assets Turnover6.937.029.75
Manufacturing Plants666
Sponge Iron (tonnes)252,686247,688245,752
Steel Bars/Rods/Long Products (tonnes)253,343238,669190,728
Billets/MS Ingot (tonnes)493,371439,883384,013
Ferro Alloys (tonnes)23,71912,1427,196
Met Coke (tonnes)90,77673,80848,274
MS/GP Pipes (tonnes)188,789162,589131,874
HR Coils (tonnes)170,384150,992132,382
Renewable energy share83.20%89.46%88.86%

8. IPO Valuation

MetricDisclosure
Price Band₹385–₹405
Face Value₹10
Diluted EPS, FY2026₹18.47
P/E at Floor20.84x
P/E at Cap21.92x
Industry P/E – Average45.20x
Industry P/E – Highest / Lowest61.52x / 28.31x
NAV – quantitative factors₹119.70
RoNW, FY202615.43%
Weighted Average RoNW9.65%
Post-offer Market Cap₹2,99,091 lakhs / ₹3,12,784 lakhs
Company EV/EBITDA at final bandNot disclosed
Industry EV/EBITDA – Average14.71x
Industry EV/EBITDA – Highest / Lowest18.17x / 12.71x

9. Peer Comparison

FY2026 MetricA-One SteelsMSP Steel & PowerJai Balaji IndustriesShyam Metallics & Energy
Total Income (₹ lakhs)4,20,205.442,84,604.065,82,059.0018,75,582.00
Basic EPS (₹)18.470.601.4238.10
Diluted EPS (₹)18.470.561.4237.97
NAV (₹)119.9318.1824.75412.81
RoNW (%)15.43%N.A.N.A.10.10%
P/E (x)[●]#61.5245.7628.31
EV/EBITDA (x)[●]#12.7118.1713.24

10. Shareholding & Capital Structure

CategoryShareholderPre-Offer SharesPre-Offer %Post-Offer Shares at ₹385Post-Offer % at ₹385Post-Offer Shares at ₹405Post-Offer % at ₹405
PromoterSandeep Kumar2,24,66,43032.81%2,19,46,95028.25%2,19,72,60328.45%
PromoterSunil Jallan2,07,37,64030.29%2,02,18,16026.03%2,02,43,81326.21%
PromoterKrishan Kumar Jalan1,53,76,20022.46%1,51,16,46019.46%1,51,29,28719.59%
Promoter GroupDaya Jalan1,34,0000.20%1,34,0000.17%1,34,0000.17%
Promoter GroupSantosh30,0000.04%30,0000.04%30,0000.04%
Promoter GroupQuality Stone and Steels40,0000.06%40,0000.05%40,0000.05%
PublicGoodluck India4,00,0000.58%4,00,0000.51%4,00,0000.52%
PublicGauravrajsingh Vijay Singh Rathore3,00,0000.44%3,00,0000.39%3,00,0000.39%
PublicSaroj Vijay Singh Rathore2,00,0000.29%2,00,0000.26%2,00,0000.26%
PublicAnkur Garg2,00,0000.29%2,00,0000.26%2,00,0000.26%
PublicFaaguni Kapoor2,00,0000.29%2,00,0000.26%2,00,0000.26%
PublicSeven Alpha Investors Private Limited1,98,1050.29%1,98,1050.26%1,98,1050.26%
PublicNeetu Bansal1,70,0000.25%1,70,0000.22%1,70,0000.22%
PublicAshutosh1,55,0000.23%1,55,0000.20%1,55,0000.20%
PublicSheela Stainless Private Limited1,50,0000.22%1,50,0000.19%1,50,0000.19%
PublicSaket Agarwal1,39,5000.20%1,39,5000.18%1,39,5000.18%
PublicOther public shareholders75,68,39511.05%1,80,87,87423.28%1,75,68,39422.75%
TotalPre/Post-Offer Equity Share Capital6,84,65,270100.00%7,76,86,049100.00%7,72,30,702100.00%

11. Objects of the Issue

Object of the IssueAmount
Pre-payment / partial repayment of certain outstanding borrowings₹25,000 lakhs
General corporate purposes[●] in RHP; subject to maximum 25% of gross proceeds

12. OFS / Selling Shareholders

Selling ShareholderMaximum OFS AmountWACA / Share
Sandeep KumarUp to ₹2,000 lakhs₹6.57
Sunil JallanUp to ₹2,000 lakhs₹8.04
Krishan Kumar JalanUp to ₹1,000 lakhs₹0.76

13. Key Risks Highlighted in the RHP

Editorial CategoryRHP DisclosurePotential Impact stated in neutral terms
Business / OperationalDependence on steel demand, pricing, key products and manufacturing operations.Changes in revenue, margins, cash flows and operating conditions.
CustomerDependence on key customers; top 10 customers contributed 27.90% of FY26 Revenue from Operations.Loss or reduction of business could affect revenue and cash flows.
SupplierTop 10 suppliers represented 49.24% of purchases in FY26.Supply disruption or raw-material price changes could affect procurement and costs.
GeographicKarnataka contributed 54.86% of FY26 Revenue from Operations; five of six facilities are in Karnataka.Regional developments could affect demand and manufacturing operations.
Financial / DebtBorrowings include variable-rate debt; RHP reports ₹1,15,813.83 lakhs total outstanding borrowings as of July 15, 2026.Higher interest costs could affect profitability and cash flows.
Expansion / ProjectsKoppal projects include a 10 MW WHRB plant, proposed 6,00,000 MTPA iron ore beneficiation plant and railway siding.Delay, cost overruns, approvals or lower utilization could affect operations and cash flows.
Related PartiesRelated-party sales/purchases, borrowings, leases and guarantees are disclosed.Potential conflicts or adverse terms could affect business and financial condition.
Audit Trail / ControlsDatabase-level audit trail was not enabled for the Company and two subsidiaries in FY26; other historical deficiencies are disclosed.Regulatory scrutiny, audit observations or control implications may arise.
Management / PersonnelDependence on promoters, KMP and senior management; 1,377 permanent employees at June 30, 2026 and attrition of 36.00%, 35.40% and 29.35% in FY26/FY25/FY24.Loss of personnel or inability to recruit/retain staff could affect operations.
Legal / Regulatory / EnvironmentalRHP discloses criminal, tax, regulatory, civil and environmental matters.Outcomes may involve penalties, compliance requirements, remedial measures or operating restrictions.
IPO / MarketFirst public issue; no formal market for the equity shares.Post-listing trading activity and price are not assured by the RHP.
Objects of IssueObjects were not appraised by a bank or financial institution.Utilization may vary subject to applicable requirements.

14. Litigation & Contingent Liabilities

Entity / DirectionCriminalTaxStatutory / RegulatoryMaterial CivilSEBI / Exchange DisciplinaryAggregate Amount
Company – against3332541₹5,558.44 lakhs
Company – by28NilNA12NA₹4,017.39 lakhs
Subsidiaries – againstNil8447Nil₹1,069.19 lakhs
Subsidiaries – by5NilNA6NA₹702.41 lakhs
Promoters – against214NilNilNil₹1,750.93 lakhs

15. Registrar

ParticularDisclosure
NameBigshare Services Private Limited
AddressOffice No. S6-2, 6th Floor, Pinnacle Business Park, Next to Ahura Centre, Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400 093, Maharashtra, India
Telephone+91 22 6263 8200
Emailipo@bigshareonline.com
Investor Grievance Emailinvestor@bigshareonline.com
Websitewww.bigshareonline.com
Contact PersonVinayak Morbale
SEBI Registration No.INR000001385

16. Lead Managers

BRLMKey Contact DetailsSEBI Registration
PL Capital Markets Private Limited3rd Floor, Sadhana House, 570 P.B. Marg, Worli, Mumbai – 400 018; +91 22 6632 2222; aonesteelsipo@plindia.com; www.plindia.com; grievance-mbd@plindia.com; Narendra Gamini / Vansh NisharINM000011237
Khambatta Securities Limited806, World Trade Tower, Tower B, Sector-16, Noida – 201 301; +91 99539 89693 / +91 120 441 5469; ipo@khambattasecurities.com; www.khambattasecurities.com; mbcomplaints@khambattasecurities.com; Chandan MishraINM000011914

17. Company Contact Details

ParticularDisclosure
Registered / Corporate OfficeA One House, No. 326, CQAL Layout, Ward No. 08, Sahakarnagar, Bangalore – 560 092, Karnataka, India
Telephone+91 80456 46000
Emaillegal@aonesteelgroup.com
Websitewww.aonesteelgroup.com
Company Secretary & Compliance OfficerPooja Sara Nagaraja
CINU28999KA2012PLC063439

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