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Can Varmora Granito IPO deliver long-term growth for high-risk investors?

economictimes.indiatimes.com · 9h · first reportShare

ET Intelligence Group: Varmora Granito, a tiles manufacturer, plans to raise ₹320 crore through a fresh issue towards capital expenditure and repayment of borrowings. It will also raise ₹388 crore through an offer for sale. The promoter group's stake will fall to 47% after the IPO from 52%. The company manufactures ceramic and vitrified tiles. About 74% of the revenue is derived from glazed vitrified tiles and technical products. One-fifth of the revenue comes from international markets. The Middle East conflict disrupted the company's export operations due to vessel shortages, potentially affecting overseas sales and increasing logistics-related risks.Also, the tiles business is energy intensive and uses natural gas and propane. Their availability and cost will be impacted by geopolitical tensions. Further, the company's production facilities are concentrated in Morbi, Gujarat, thereby increasing geographic concentration risks. Given these factors, investors may wait and watch for gre