Zinka Logistics IPO Subscribed 1.22 Times So Far On Day Three As QIB Bids Pour In—Check GMP

The Blackbuck parent's IPO was booked 32% on Day 2 and 24% on its first day of bidding.

The grey market premium of Blackbuck was nil as of 08:27 a.m., implying no gains over the IPO price. (Image for representational purposes. Photo source: Freepik)

The initial public offering of Zinka Logistics Solutions Ltd., the parent of digital trucking solutions platform Blackbuck, has been subscribed 1.22 times so far on its third day on Monday. The offer was booked 32% on Day 2 and 24% on its first day of bidding.

The grey market premium of Blackbuck was nil as of 01:01 p.m., implying no gains over the IPO price, according to Chittorgarh's unit InvestorGain.

This is a slip from the GMP of Rs 24 on Nov. 11, which implied an 8.79% gain over the listing price.

The company has set a price band of Rs 259-273 per share for its Rs 1,114.7-crore IPO, which consists of a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 550 crore, and an offer for sale of up to Rs 565 crore, according to the red herring prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Board of India.

In the OFS portion, promoters Rajesh Kumar Naidu Yabaji, Ramasubramanian Balasubramaniam, and Chanakya Hridaya will sell a combined 44.38 lakh shares, along with other investors such as Accel India IV, Peak XV Partners, and the International Finance Corporation.

Axis Capital Ltd., Morgan Stanley India Co., JM Financial Ltd. and IIFL Securities Ltd. are the book running lead managers of the BlackBuck IPO, while KFin Technologies Ltd. is the registrar for the issue.

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Zinka Logistics (Blackbuck) IPO Key Details

  • Issue opening date: Nov. 13.

  • Issue closing date: Nov. 18.

  • Issue price: Rs 259-273 per share.

  • Fresh issue size: Rs 550 crore.

  • OFS size: Rs 565 crore.

  • Total issue size: Rs 1,114.7 crore.

  • Market value at the upper end of price band: Rs 4,818 crore.

  • Lot size: 54 shares.

Zinka Logistics (Blackbuck) IPO: Use Of Proceeds

Proceeds from the issue will be used for:

  • Funding towards sales and marketing costs: Rs 200 crore.

  • Investment in Blackbuck Finserve Pvt.: Rs 140 crore.

  • Funding of expenditure in relation to product development: Rs 75 crore.

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Zinka Logistics (Blackbuck) Business

Zinka Logistics is the parent of digital trucking services platform Blackbuck, which is backed by Flipkart. It offers a variety of digital logistics services, including vehicle financing, fuel cards, FASTag services, and a marketplace connecting truck operators with businesses in need of transportation services.

Founded in 2015, BlackBuck entered the unicorn club in 2021, having raised over $350 million to date. The company has around 9.63 lakh customers on its platform.

As of Aug. 31, 2024, the company's outstanding borrowings on a consolidated basis aggregated to Rs 151.53 crore, as per their red herring prospectus.

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Zinka Logistics (Blackbuck) IPO: Key Risks

  • Revenue dependency on partners: The company relies heavily on business partners for its payments and vehicle financing offerings. The loss of key partners could significantly impact financial performance.

  • Core revenue from payments and telematics: Payments and telematics offerings contribute around 93% of total revenue. Any downturn in these areas could materially harm the company's financial health.

  • Revenue from commissions and subscriptions: Commission income (41%) and subscription fees (39%) make up a substantial portion of revenue. Fluctuations in these income streams could negatively affect business performance.

  • Risks in vehicle financing: The company's relatively new vehicle financing offering exposes it to risks from high-risk borrowers and challenges with collateral recovery.

  • Limited experience in vehicle financing: With limited expertise in vehicle financing, the company faces difficulties in predicting industry risks, which could have adverse consequences on its operations and financial condition.

Zinka Logistics (Blackbuck) IPO Subscription Status: Day 3

The IPO was subscribed 1.22 times as of 02:12 p.m. on Monday.

  • Qualified institutional buyers: 1.71 times.

  • Non-institutional investors: 0.13 times.

  • Retail investors: 1.38 times.

  • Portion reserved for employees: 8.54 times.

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Zinka Logistics (Blackbuck) IPO GMP Today

The grey market premium of Blackbuck was nil as of 01:01 p.m., implying no gains over the IPO price, according to Chittorgarh's unit InvestorGain. The estimated listing price based on the GMP is Rs 273 per share.

GMP is not an official price quote for the stock and is based on speculation. 

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Disclaimer: Investments in initial public offerings are subject to market risks. Please consult with financial advisors and read the red herring prospectus thoroughly before placing bids.

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