Fascinate Textiles
Listing performance
Scheduled dates
Tentative timetable — a past date is not confirmation the step completed
Subscription
- Qualified institutionalQIB
- 22.74×
- Big non-institutionalbNII · above ₹10 lakh
- 1.45×
- Small non-institutionalsNII · ₹2–10 lakh
- 0.49×
- Retail individualRII · up to ₹2 lakh
- 1.28×
Grey market premium
Unofficial and indicative — not a forecast
Day-wise premium · 36 observations
| Date | GMP | % | Sauda | Est. listing | Gain / lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sept 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 09 Sept 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 08 Sept 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 07 Sept 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 06 Sept 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 05 Sept 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 04 Sept 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 03 Sept 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 02 Sept 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 01 Sept 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 30 Aug 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 29 Aug 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 28 Aug 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 23 Aug 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 22 Aug 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 16 Aug 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 15 Aug 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹151 | ₹0 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹156 | ₹0 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹156 | ₹0 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹156 | ₹0 |
| 09 Aug 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹156 | ₹0 |
| 08 Aug 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹156 | ₹0 |
| 07 Aug 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹156 | ₹0 |
| 06 Aug 2026 | ₹0 | 0.00% | ₹0 | ₹156 | ₹0 |
Gain per lot assumes the premium holds to listing and that the application is allotted — allotment in an oversubscribed issue is a lottery, so it is indicative, not expected. Sauda is the rate paid for a submitted application itself.
Issue details
- IPO date
- 11 Aug 2026 – 19 Aug 2026
- Listing date
- 24 Aug 2026
- Face value
- ₹10 per share
- Price band
- ₹142 – ₹151
- Lot size
- 800 shares
- Sale type
- Fresh capital cum OFS
- Issue type
- Book Building issue
- Listing at
- NSE
- Total issue size
- ₹66.98 Cr
- Fresh issue
- ₹48.96 Cr 32,42,400 shares
- Offer for sale
- ₹12.62 Cr 8,36,000 shares
- Market cap at offer price
- ₹208 Cr
- Promoter holding
- 99.46% → 68.40% pre-issue → post-issue
- ISIN
- INE1Q2D01019
- CIN
- U17299WB2017PLC219383
- Registrar
- Cameo Corporate Services Ltd.
- Lead managers
- Affinity Global Capital Market Pvt.Ltd.
- Registered office
- 3/A Kutul Sahi Road, Barasat, Barasat North 24 Parganas, Barasat-1, West Bengal India, Kolkata-700124
Reservation and application size
How the issue is split between investor categories, and what each may bid
| Investor category | Shares | % of net | % of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| QIB | 43,200 | 1.06% | 1.01% |
| Anchor investor · within QIB | 0 | — | 0.00% |
| NII (HNI) | 16,16,000 | 39.62% | 37.64% |
| bNII > ₹10L · within NII | 10,78,400 | — | 25.12% |
| sNII < ₹10L · within NII | 5,37,600 | — | 12.52% |
| Retail (RII) | 24,19,200 | 59.32% | 56.34% |
| Employee | 0 | — | 0.00% |
| Market maker | 2,15,200 | — | 5.01% |
| Total issue | 42,93,600 | — | 100.00% |
Net offer to the public of 40,78,400 shares, out of a total issue of 42,93,600. Indented rows sit inside the category above them and are not added to it.
Application size
Minimum 800 shares per lot, in multiples, at ₹151
| Application | Lots | Shares | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (min) | 1 | 800 | ₹1,20,800 |
| S-HNI (min) | 2 | 1,600 | ₹2,41,600 |
| S-HNI (max) | 8 | 6,400 | ₹9,66,400 |
| B-HNI (min) | 9 | 7,200 | ₹10,87,200 |
Category limits
| Category | Bid size | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| Retail (RII) | Up to ₹2 lakh | Yes |
| Small HNI (sNII) | ₹2 lakh – ₹10 lakh | No |
| Big HNI (bNII) | Above ₹10 lakh | No |
| Employee | Up to ₹5 lakh | Yes |
Bidding at cut-off means accepting the final issue price without naming one. Only retail and employee applicants may do so.
Anchor investors
Institutional allocation placed a day before the issue opens, carved out of the QIB portion and locked in after listing.
Valuation and performance
Valuation at offer price
₹151 per share
| Metric | Pre-issue | Post-issue |
|---|---|---|
| EPS (₹) | 14.62 | 10.95 |
| P/E (×) | 10.33 | 13.79 |
| Price to book (×) | 4.95 | — |
| Market cap | — | ₹208 Cr |
Key performance indicators
Latest reported period, standalone
- Return on net worth
- 48.02%
- ROCE
- 55.00%
- Debt / equity
- 0.83
- PAT margin
- 12.89%
- EBITDA margin
- 20.50%
- NAV per share
- ₹30.52
- Price to book
- 4.95
Single period as reported. Year-on-year movement is in the financials table below, where every period is published.
Company financials
Standalone ·₹ crore unless a row shows % or ×, as reported in the offer document
| Period ended | FY26 | FY25 | FY24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit and loss | |||
| Total income | 117.23 | 60.28 | 28.9 |
| Revenue from operations | 117.09 | 60.25 | 28.88 |
| Other income | 0.14 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Total expenses | 95.88 | 52.19 | 28.26 |
| Operating profit | 21.35 | 8.09 | 0.64 |
| Operating margin | 18.21% | 13.42% | 2.21% |
| Profit before tax | 21.34 | 8.08 | 0.64 |
| Profit after tax | 15.1 | 5.81 | 0.48 |
| PAT margin | 12.88% | 9.64% | 1.66% |
| Balance sheet | |||
| Total assets | 92.75 | 42.26 | 25.45 |
| Current assets | 87.14 | 36.54 | 19.58 |
| Current liabilities | 55.24 | 26.5 | 17.18 |
| Total liabilities | 61.31 | 31.81 | 21 |
| Net worth | 31.44 | 10.45 | 4.45 |
| Current ratio | 1.58× | 1.38× | 1.14× |
| Return on equity | 48.03% | 55.60% | 10.79% |
| Cash flow | |||
| Operating cash flow | -10.87 | -3.58 | -3.62 |
| Investing cash flow | -0.46 | -0.37 | -2.67 |
| Financing cash flow | 11.42 | 4.43 | 6.22 |
| Net cash flow | 0.09 | 0.48 | -0.08 |
Objects of the issue
Stated use of the net proceeds— open a row for the issuer's full explanation
1 Funding the working capital requirements ₹25.15 Cr
The company proposes to utilize proceeds to fund incremental working capital requirements including trade receivables, inventories, and payment to trade payables for day-to-day operations. The funding will support revenue growth and achieve business plan targets.
2 Prepayment and repayment of all or a portion of certain secured and unsecured loan ₹2.68 Cr
The company intends to utilize proceeds for prepayment or scheduled repayment of certain unsecured loans to reduce existing borrowings, maintain favorable debt-equity ratio and enable utilization of internal accruals for business growth.
3 Funding Capital Expenditure requirement towards setting up additional manufacturing facility ₹12.35 Cr
The company plans to establish additional manufacturing facility to expand production capacity, enhance competitive positioning, and support sustainable long-term growth including land acquisition, civil work, and plant & machinery.
4 General Corporate Purpose —
The company will utilize proceeds for strategic initiatives, funding growth opportunities, strengthening marketing capabilities, brand building exercises, and meeting ongoing corporate contingencies as approved by the Board.
5 To meet the Offer expenses —
The company will utilize proceeds to meet offer-related expenses including management fees, underwriting commissions, printing expenses, legal fees, advertisement expenses, registrar's fees, and listing fees.
2 of 5 objects carry no stated amount — typically general corporate purposes, funded from whatever remains — so the total above is the quantified portion only, not the whole issue.
Selling shareholders
Existing holders selling into the offer — these proceeds go to the seller, not to the company
| Seller | Capacity | Shares offered | Avg. cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neetu Nahar | Promoter Group-Selling Shareholder | 8,36,000 | ₹0 |
1 seller offering 8,36,000 shares.
About Fascinate Textiles
Fascinate Textiles Limited, incorporated on February 9, 2017, is a garment manufacturing company operating from Barasat, West Bengal. The company manufactures readymade garments including t-shirts, joggers, vests, leggings, shorts, and infant wear. It is ISO 9001:2015 certified and operates with significant automation including automatic printing and sequencing machines. The company procures yarn for knitting and dyeing through job workers, then conducts all subsequent manufacturing operations in-house including cutting, printing, stitching, and finishing. The business model focuses on B2B supply to large-format retailers and wholesalers in the domestic market, with development of both buyer-specified and in-house designs. The company expanded its operations through business takeovers in 2021-2024 and has been growing revenue from ₹2,185 lakhs (FY2023) to ₹6,025 lakhs (FY2025).
Management
Vishal Nahar
MD
Chirag Ahuja
CFO
Varun Shah
Director
Strengths
As stated in the offer document
Integrated manufacturing capability
The company follows an integrated approach where most key operations are carried out in-house, with only knitting and dyeing outsourced. This setup allows control over quality and timelines, enabling smoother production flow and coordinated response to client requirements.
Versatile product range with customisation capabilities
The company produces a wide range of garments including t-shirts, joggers, co-ords, kids wear, and casualwear using different fabrics and finishes. The production setup handles various designs, prints, embroidery, and custom trims, supporting both bulk and small-batch orders.
Quality control framework
The company has implemented a structured, multi-stage quality control process managed by third-party partners, including raw material checks, in-line inspections, and final audits based on Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) before dispatch.
Business model-order driven approach
The company operates on an order-driven production model with 99.75% B2B sales in FY 2026. Manufacturing commences only upon sample approval and confirmed purchase orders, minimizing overproduction risks and optimizing working capital management.
Experienced management and workforce
The company is guided by experienced management with 17 years (Vishal Nahar), 5 years (Chirag Ahuja), and 2 years (Varun Shah) of textile industry experience. The workforce includes technically trained pattern masters, stitching operators, and merchandisers.
Locational advantage
The company's manufacturing facility is strategically located in Barasat, West Bengal, approximately 250 km from a major port. This provides smooth access to road, rail, and port infrastructure, supporting timely material movement and dispatch operations.
Existing relationships with clients
The company has built long-term partnerships since 2019 with key clients. Top 5 customers contributed 56.32% of sales in FY 2026, and top 10 customers contributed 72.99%, demonstrating strong client retention and revenue stability.
Risk factors
As stated in the offer document
Dependency on Key Customers
The company derives a substantial portion of revenue from a limited number of key customers, with top ten customers contributing 72.99%, 93.22% and 99.35% of total sales for financial years ended March 31, 2026, 2025 and 2024 respectively. The loss of any significant customer could result in a decline in sales, disrupt cash flow, and hinder the company's ability to sustain operations effectively.
Negative Operating Cash Flows
The company has incurred negative cash flows from operating activities of ₹(1,087.37) lakhs, ₹(357.52) lakhs and ₹(362.34) lakhs for financial years ended March 31, 2026, 2025 and 2024 respectively. This is primarily due to increases in trade receivables and inventories, which may adversely affect liquidity, financial condition and ability to fund growth plans.
High Working Capital Requirements
The company's operations require significant working capital, with net working capital of ₹5,108.38 lakhs, ₹2,223.66 lakhs and ₹1,067.45 lakhs for financial years ended March 31, 2026, 2025 and 2024 respectively. The company's inability to meet working capital requirements may adversely affect results of operations and ability to satisfy client demand in a timely manner.
Raw Material Price Volatility and Supplier Dependency
The company is dependent on suppliers for uninterrupted supply of raw materials, with top 10 suppliers contributing 55.86%, 47.15% and 55.81% of purchases for financial years ended March 31, 2026, 2025 and 2024 respectively. Raw material costs represent 81.10%, 64.46%, and 82.38% of total income, making the company vulnerable to price fluctuations and supply disruptions.
Geographic Revenue Concentration
The company derives significant portion of revenue from West Bengal (69.27% in FY2026) and Karnataka (21.96% in FY2026), creating geographic concentration risk. Any loss of business from these states due to political, geographical changes, or increased competition may adversely affect revenues and profitability.
High Trade Receivables Risk
Trade receivables increased disproportionately from ₹533.79 lakhs in FY2024 to ₹1,733.03 lakhs in FY2025 to ₹3,527.74 lakhs in FY2026, growing at 224.67% compared to revenue growth of 108% in FY2025. This exposes the company to increased credit risk, potential bad debts, and liquidity constraints.
High Debt-to-Equity Ratio
The company maintains high debt-to-equity ratios of 0.83, 1.74 and 2.77 for financial years ended March 2026, 2025 and 2024 respectively. Higher leverage increases requirements to meet interest payments and repayment schedules, potentially limiting financial flexibility and ability to raise additional funds.
Labor-Intensive Operations and Workforce Dependency
The company's operations are both manpower and machine intensive, requiring a sizable workforce with significant reliance on third-party contractual workers, especially during peak seasons. This exposes the company to risks including strikes, absenteeism, labor shortages, and disputes over wages or working conditions.
Manufacturing Facility Concentration Risk
The company's manufacturing operations are concentrated in a single facility located at Barasat, West Bengal, creating operational risk concentration. Any slowdown, disruption, equipment breakdown, or shutdown at this facility could have a material adverse impact on business operations and ability to meet customer demand.
Company Analysis
from DRHPFascinate Textiles is a manufacturer of readymade garments spanning menswear, womenswear, and childrenswear with operations in West Bengal, India, serving domestic retail and wholesale markets.
Fascinate Textiles Limited, incorporated on February 9, 2017, is a garment manufacturing company operating from Barasat, West Bengal. The company manufactures readymade garments including t-shirts, joggers, vests, leggings, shorts, and infant wear. It is ISO 9001:2015 certified and operates with significant automation including automatic printing and sequencing machines. The company procures yarn for knitting and dyeing through job workers, then conducts all subsequent manufacturing operations in-house including cutting, printing, stitching, and finishing. The business model focuses on B2B supply to large-format retailers and wholesalers in the domestic market, with development of both buyer-specified and in-house designs. The company expanded its operations through business takeovers in 2021-2024 and has been growing revenue from ₹2,185 lakhs (FY2023) to ₹6,025 lakhs (FY2025).
Objects of the Issue
- Funding Capital Expenditure requirement towards setting up additional manufacturing facility ₹1,240.42 lakhs p.127
- Funding the working capital requirements ₹1,903.02 lakhs p.127
- Prepayment and repayment of all or a portion of certain secured and unsecured loan ₹267.77 lakhs p.127
- General Corporate Purposes [●] p.127
- To meet the offer related expenses [●] p.127
Issue Structure
- Total Issue
- Up to 42,94,000 Equity Shares aggregating up to ₹[●] Lakhs
- Fresh Issue
- Up to 34,58,000 Equity Shares aggregating up to ₹[●] Lakhs
- Offer for Sale
- Up to 8,36,000 Equity Shares aggregating up to ₹[●] Lakhs
- Price Band
- Floor Price: ₹[●] per Equity Share, Cap Price: ₹[●] per Equity Share
- Lot Size
- [●]
- Face Value
- ₹10 per Equity Share
Business Model
B2B garment manufacturing and supply. Revenue generated through manufacturing and sale of readymade garments to large-format retailers and wholesalers. The company operates on a made-to-order model for bulk orders and maintains inventory for market supply. Design development, sampling, and production are managed in-house with a team of merchandisers assigned to specific buyers.
Business Segments
SWOT Analysis
- • ISO certified with established quality management systems(p.32)
- • Significant portion of automated manufacturing infrastructure(p.32)
- • Strong revenue growth trajectory(p.37)
- • Improved profitability and operational efficiency(p.148)
- • In-house capability for design, sampling and production(p.32)
- • Concentration of customer base creates revenue dependency(p.49)
- • High reliance on limited supplier base(p.49)
- • Manufacturing facility concentrated in single location(p.67)
- • Trade receivables represent significant portion of current assets(p.53)
- • Significant working capital requirements(p.51)
- • Growing children's wear market with double-digit CAGR(p.34)
- • Expanding Indian textile market with strong growth potential(p.34)
- • India Kids Apparel Market expansion opportunity(p.34)
- • E-commerce platform growth enabling market penetration(p.34)
- • Expansion into new market segments and geographies(p.50)
- • Volatility in raw material costs affecting margins(p.49)
- • Global economic slowdown impacting apparel demand(p.161)
- • Intense competition from organized and unorganized players(p.70)
- • Regulatory and compliance risks affecting operations(p.66)
- • External logistics and transportation cost volatility(p.52)
Promoters
| Name | Role | Pre-Issue | Post-Issue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vishal Nahar | Promoter | 36.82% | — |
| Chirag Ahuja | Promoter | 13.24% | — |
| Rishabh Nahar | Promoter | 9.06% | — |
| Narinder Kumar Ahuja | Promoter | 13.24% | — |
| Vishal Nahar HUF | Promoter | 6.28% | — |
| Neetu Nahar | Promoter Group Selling Shareholder | 16.50% | — |
Leadership
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Peer comparison
The comparable listed companies named in the offer document, as on 31 Mar 2026
| Company | EPS | NAV | P/E | P/BV | RoNW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.66 | 30.52 | 13.79, computed at the offer price | 4.95, computed at the offer price | 48.02% | |
| 0.85 | 37.24 | 54.92 | 1.24 | 11.42% | |
| 23.03 | 181.66 | 21.71 | 2.76 | 13.60% |
Blank cells are figures the offer document does not publish. This issue is unlisted, so it has no market price and the document publishes no multiple for it — its P/E and P/BV here are computed at the offer price, on the post-issue share count, and are comparable to a listed peer's.