
India’s power transmission and infrastructure sector continues to benefit from increasing investments in electricity distribution, renewable energy integration, and rural electrification.Riding this momentum, Laser Power & Infra Ltd. has launched its ₹742 crore Mainboard IPO, offering investors an opportunity to participate in one of Eastern India's established power cable and EPC companies.
This comprehensive IPO review covers the Laser Power & Infra IPO date, price band, lot size, GMP, financial performance, subscription details, strengths, risks, and our investment view.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| IPO Type | Mainboard Book Building IPO |
| IPO Size | ₹742 Crore |
| Fresh Issue | ₹542 Crore |
| Offer For Sale | ₹200 Crore |
| Face Value | ₹5 per Share |
| Price Band | ₹203 – ₹214 |
| Lot Size | 70 Shares |
| Listing Exchange | NSE & BSE |
| Registrar | MUFG Intime India Pvt Ltd |
| Lead Managers | IIFL Capital Services Ltd., ICICI Securities Ltd. |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| IPO Opens | 9 July 2026 |
| IPO Closes | 13 July 2026 |
| Allotment | 14 July 2026 |
| Refund Initiation | 15 July 2026 |
| Shares Credited | 15 July 2026 |
| Listing Date | 16 July 2026 |
The company has fixed the IPO price band between:
Lower Price: ₹203
Upper Price: ₹214
Retail investors applying at the cut-off price will invest based on ₹214 per share.
| Investor Category | Lots | Shares | Investment Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Minimum | 1 | 70 | ₹14,980 |
| Retail Maximum | 13 | 910 | ₹1,94,740 |
| Small HNI | 14 | 980 | ₹2,09,720 |
| Small HNI Maximum | 66 | 4,620 | ₹9,88,680 |
| Big HNI | 67 | 4,690 | ₹10,03,660 |
Founded in 1988, Laser Power & Infra Ltd. is a Kolkata-based integrated manufacturer of:
Power Cables
Control Cables
Conductors
Speciality Products
The company also operates in the Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) segment, undertaking:
Rural Electrification Projects
Urban Distribution Networks
Power Infrastructure Development
Substation Installation
Turnkey Power Projects
Today, the company serves customers across 26 Indian states, 4 Union Territories, and 10 international markets.
Laser Power operates three manufacturing plants in West Bengal with a combined installed manufacturing capacity of approximately 85.45 MT.
Its backward integration strategy has helped improve operating margins while maintaining production efficiency.
The company manufactures:
Power Cables
Control Cables
Conductors
Specialised Electrical Products
Its EPC division provides turnkey solutions including:
Power Distribution Networks
Rural Electrification
Urban Electrification
Transmission Infrastructure
Substation Projects
As of 31 March 2026, Laser Power reported an outstanding order book worth:
₹3,243.4 Crore
This provides strong revenue visibility for upcoming financial years.
Laser Power has built a strong competitive position through:
One of the largest power cable manufacturers in Eastern India
Strong EPC execution capabilities
Integrated manufacturing facilities
Long-standing customer relationships
Presence across India
International partnerships
Backward integration leading to improved margins
Diversified product portfolio
| Financial Year | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income (₹ Cr) | 1,763.65 | 2,592.53 | 2,347.89 |
| EBITDA (₹ Cr) | 156.10 | 250.39 | 301.44 |
| Profit After Tax (₹ Cr) | 40.41 | 106.75 | 151.59 |
Although revenue declined by nearly 9% in FY26, the company significantly improved profitability through:
Better operating efficiency
Margin expansion
Backward integration
Higher-value products
PAT increased nearly 42% YoY.
| Particular | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | 1,986.99 | 2,270.17 | 2,632.36 |
| Net Worth | 473.44 | 574.58 | 725.41 |
| Borrowings | 393.75 | 502.95 | 828.23 |
| KPI | Value |
|---|---|
| ROE | 23.32% |
| ROCE | 17.83% |
| Debt/Equity | 1.10 |
| Return on Net Worth | 20.90% |
| PAT Margin | 6.46% |
| EBITDA Margin | 12.96% |
| Price to Book | 3.39x |
The company plans to utilize IPO proceeds primarily for:
| Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|
| Repayment of Borrowings | ₹490 Crore |
| General Corporate Purposes | Remaining Amount |
Repaying debt is expected to reduce finance costs and strengthen the balance sheet.
| Particular | Holding |
|---|---|
| Pre-Issue Promoter Holding | 100% |
| Post-Issue Promoter Holding | 75.29% |
| Metric | Pre IPO | Post IPO |
|---|---|---|
| EPS | ₹13.18 | ₹10.80 |
| P/E Ratio | 16.24x | 19.82x |
| Market Capitalization | ₹3,003.88 Crore |
The IPO appears fairly valued considering the company's profitability and order book.
The Grey Market Premium (GMP) changes daily based on market demand.
Investors should note:
GMP is unofficial.
It is not regulated.
It should not be the sole factor while deciding to invest.
The IPO opened on 9 July 2026 and will remain open until 13 July 2026.
Subscription numbers for:
Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB)
Non-Institutional Investors (NII)
Retail Investors
will continue updating during the subscription period.
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| QIB | Up to 50% |
| Retail | Minimum 35% |
| NII | Minimum 15% |
The company is promoted by:
Deepak Goel
Devesh Goel
Akshat Goel
Rakhi Goel
Investors should also evaluate the following risks:
High debt before IPO
Dependence on government infrastructure spending
EPC project execution risks
Commodity price volatility
Competitive cable manufacturing industry
Revenue declined in FY26
✔ Strong order book of ₹3,243 crore
✔ Healthy profitability growth
✔ High ROE of 23%
✔ Established presence in power infrastructure
✔ Debt repayment through IPO proceeds
✔ Diversified manufacturing and EPC business
✘ Revenue declined in FY26
✘ Higher debt levels
✘ IPO appears fairly priced rather than deeply discounted
Laser Power & Infra Ltd. operates in a structurally growing industry supported by India's increasing investments in power transmission, electrification, renewable energy integration, and infrastructure development. The company's strong execution capabilities, healthy order book, improving profitability, and planned debt reduction are encouraging factors.
While the issue appears fairly valued at around 19.8x post-issue P/E, long-term investors looking to benefit from India's power infrastructure growth may consider subscribing. Short-term listing gains will largely depend on overall market sentiment, subscription demand, and prevailing Grey Market Premium (GMP).
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Investments in securities are subject to market risks.