Mehul Telecom IPO Day 3: Issue subscribed over 21x so far; NIIs steal the show

April 21, 2026 · 1:51 pm IST Source: LiveMint
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Key Takeaways

  • Considering the upper end of Mehul Telecom price band and the current premium in the grey market, the estimated listing price of Mehul Telecom share price was indicated at ₹101 apiece, which is 3.06% higher than the IPO price of ₹98.
  • For the nine-month period concluding in December 2025, it reported revenues of ₹152 crore and a profit after tax of ₹7.07 crore, which is an increase from a profit of ₹5.74 crore in FY25, reflecting a positive trend in earnings.
  • The issue, amounting to approximately ₹28 crore, involves the issuance of 28.29 lakh new shares.
  • " width="600" height="338" fetchpriority="high" loading="eager"/>Mehul Telecom IPO opened on April 17 and closes April 21, offering shares at ₹96 to ₹98.

Full Report

₹96 to ₹98. " width="600" height="338" fetchpriority="high" loading="eager"/>Mehul Telecom IPO opened on April 17 and closes April 21, offering shares at ₹96 to ₹98. AI Quick ReadThe Mehul Telecom IPO started on Friday, April 17, and will conclude on Tuesday, April 21. Mehul Telecom IPO price band is set at ₹96 to ₹98 per equity share, which has a face value of ₹10. Investors can bid for a minimum of 1,200 equity shares, with additional shares available in increments of 1,200.

Mehul Telecom operates a retail chain that showcases a variety of mobile device brands, providing smartphones and accessories through a combination of “COCO” (Company Owned, Company Operated) and “FOFO” (Franchisee Owned, Franchisee Operated) formats.

The company promotes connected lifestyle products and accessories, which encompass wearables, audio devices, and power solutions such as speakers, smartwatches, earphones, headphones, tablets, mobile cases, phone chargers, screen protectors, power banks, phone warranty options, fire sticks, car mounts, USB drives, and more from a diverse selection of brands.

The allocation of issues is equitable, with approximately 50% designated for qualified institutional buyers, around 15% for non-institutional investors, and the remaining 35% set aside for retail investors, demonstrating a balanced allocation across the categories.

From a financial standpoint, the company has demonstrated consistent growth. For the nine-month period concluding in December 2025, it reported revenues of ₹152 crore and a profit after tax of ₹7.07 crore, which is an increase from a profit of ₹5.74 crore in FY25, reflecting a positive trend in earnings.

Mehul Telecom IPO GMP is +3. Considering the upper end of Mehul Telecom price band and the current premium in the grey market, the estimated listing price of Mehul Telecom share price was indicated at ₹101 apiece, which is 3.06% higher than the IPO price of ₹98.

Analysing the grey market activities over the last twelve sessions, today's IPO GMP is showing an upward trend and is anticipated to have a strong debut. Experts indicate that the lowest GMP recorded is ₹0.00, with the highest reaching ₹5.

'Grey market premium' indicates investors' readiness to pay more than the issue price.

Mehul Telecom IPO subscription status is 21.81x on day 3 so far, as per chittorgarh.com. The retail portion was subscribed 20.88x, and NII portion is booked 48.20x. The QIB segment is booked 4.05x.

The company has received bids for 4,13,55,600 shares against 18,96,000 shares on offer on the third bidding day, at 13:34 IST, according to data on chittorgarh.com.

The issue, amounting to approximately ₹28 crore, involves the issuance of 28.29 lakh new shares. The company aims to complete the share allotment by April 22, with plans for listing on the BSE SME platform set for April 24.

The proceeds from this issuance will mainly be directed towards meeting working capital needs, while any remaining funds will be used for general corporate purposes to support the company’s growth initiatives.

Cumulative Capital Pvt Ltd serves as the lead manager for the issue, with Kfin Technologies Ltd named as the registrar. Nikunj Stock Brokers Ltd has been appointed as the market maker for the company.

Disclaimer: This story is for educational purposes only. The views and recommendations above are those of individual analysts or broking companies, not Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before making any investment decisions.

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