Shares of Hannah Joseph Hospital Limited made a disappointing debut on the Indian stock market, listing at a significant discount to their initial public offering (IPO) price. The healthcare services provider's stock opened at ₹65 on the BSE SME platform, marking a 7.6% decline from its IPO price of ₹70 per share.
Weak Market Debut for Healthcare IPO
This listing performance resulted in immediate losses for IPO allottees, who saw their investment value drop by over 7.6% on the very first day of trading. The weak debut was somewhat anticipated, as the grey market premium (GMP) for Hannah Joseph IPO remained at +0 ahead of the listing, indicating market expectations aligned with the issue price rather than any premium.
Subscription Details and Investor Response
The Hannah Joseph IPO was available for subscription between January 22 and January 27, with the final allotment completed on January 28. By the close of the third day, the SME IPO had achieved an overall subscription rate of 1.41 times the shares on offer.
Category-wise subscription breakdown:
- Retail investors showed moderate interest with 1.47 times subscription
- Non-institutional investors (NII) segment was more enthusiastic at 1.84 times
- Qualified institutional buyers (QIB) portion received bids for 0.95 times
In total, bids were received for 56.12 lakh shares against the 39.94 lakh shares available through the IPO.
IPO Structure and Fund Utilization
The ₹42 crore IPO consisted entirely of a fresh issue of 0.60 crore shares, with no offer-for-sale component from existing shareholders. The company has outlined clear plans for utilizing the net proceeds from this capital raising exercise.
Primary allocation of funds:
- Approximately ₹34.98 crore will be directed toward capital expenditure for establishing a Radiation Oncology Centre
- The remaining balance will be utilized for general corporate purposes to support ongoing operations
Investment Parameters and Anchor Participation
The SME IPO featured a lot size of 2,000 shares, requiring retail investors to make a minimum investment of ₹2.80 lakh (equivalent to two lots or 4,000 shares) at the upper end of the price band. Prior to the public issue opening, the company successfully raised ₹11.94 crore from anchor investors on January 21, demonstrating some institutional confidence in the offering.
Issue Management and Company Background
Capital Square Advisors Pvt. Ltd. served as the book-running lead manager for this IPO, while Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd. acted as the registrar to the issue. Market making responsibilities were handled by CapitalSquare Financial Services Private Limited.
Incorporated in 2011, Hannah Joseph Hospital Limited operates as a comprehensive healthcare services provider offering treatment across multiple specialities. The company manages a 150-bed multi-speciality hospital located in Madurai, situated on a spacious 2-acre campus. The facility boasts modern amenities including central air-conditioning and an integrated water heating system, positioning it as a significant healthcare provider in the region.
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