About Company’s Business:
They operate as a technology-enabled digital service provider, offering Business Correspondents, Assisted E-Services, and E-Governance Services at the grassroots level in India. Merchants play a crucial role as key stakeholders in each business segment, facilitating the distribution of products and services to citizens. The company serves as Business Correspondents, representing major banks in India to deliver banking products and services. Additionally, they provide assisted e-services through retail outlets and digital stores. Their involvement extends to supporting the implementation of various e-governance initiatives by state governments in India, offering technology-enabled citizen-centric services.
About the Industry:
In India, the advancement of technology has greatly enhanced the accessibility and affordability of financial services that were previously out of reach for the unbanked or underbanked populations. One initiative contributing to enhanced financial inclusion is the Business Correspondents program, aiming to provide banking services to financially underserved individuals across the nation, particularly in rural areas. The country has experienced substantial growth in total digital payments over the past few years. From Fiscal 2018 to 2023, the volume of digital payment transactions has surged from 14.6 billion to 113.9 billion, resulting in its share in overall payment transactions rising from 59% in Fiscal 2018 to 99% in Fiscal 2023.
Key Financial Information (â‚ą in lakhs):
| Particulars | For the six months ended September 30, 2023 | As at and for the Fiscal March 31, 2023 | March 31, 2022 | March 31, 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Share Capital | 6,672.65 | 6,672.65 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Net Worth | 12,037.00 | 10,694.03 | 1,506.69 | 967.90 |
| Total Income | 15,804.53 | 24,629.27 | 9,839.56 | 6,523.35 |
| Restated Profit / (Loss) After Tax | 1,468.11 | 2,033.18 | 537.96 | 314.82 |
| Restated Earnings per Share (Basic and Diluted) | 2.04 | 3.02 | 0.89 | 0.52 |
| Net Asset Value per Share | 19.20 | 18.76 | 2.42 | 1.53 |
| Total Borrowings | 0.00 | 0.00 | 876.05 | 1,101.57 |
Objective of the Issue:
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Strengthening our technology infrastructure to develop new capabilities and consolidating our existing platforms
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Funding initiatives for organic growth by setting up of BLS Stores
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Achieving inorganic growth through acquisitions
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General corporate purposes.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the IPO Prospectus (RHP) filed by the company.
| Important information regarding the IPO | |
|---|---|
| Open Date | Tuesday, January 30, 2024 |
| Close Date | Thursday, February 1, 2024 |
| Issue Size | â‚ą310.91 Crores |
| Price | â‚ą129 to â‚ą135 per share |
| Lot Size | 108 Shares |
| Basis of Allotment | Friday, February 2, 2024 |
| Initiation of Refunds | Monday, February 5, 2024 |
| Credit of Shares to Demat | Monday, February 5, 2024 |
| Listing Date | Tuesday, February 6, 2024 |
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