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JSW Cement hit the market running today, opening at Rs 153.50 on the NSE, about 4.4 per cent above its IPO price of Rs 147. The listing cheer didn’t last long, though. Within an hour, some traders pocketed quick gains, pulling the stock down to the Rs 151-151.30 range. That still leaves early investors sitting on a nearly 3 per cent day-one gain.
Why the buzz
The Rs 3,600 crore IPO was oversubscribed 7.8 times, thanks mainly to institutional buyers piling in nearly 15x their quota. The pitch? JSW’s aggressive capacity expansion, eco-friendly product mix and the JSW Group muscle behind it. It’s India’s largest maker of GGBS, a greener cement option made from steel industry by-products, and has a 20.6 MMTPA capacity spread across strategic markets.
The flip side
The green story is strong, but the red ink is hard to miss. FY25 saw a net loss, ROE in the red, and a debt-to-equity ratio around 2.6x. At roughly 5x book value, the market is already pricing in a turnaround. That means execution, not just expansion plans, will drive the next leg.
Bottom line
JSW Cement’s day one delivered a polite clap rather than a standing ovation. The market’s giving the green cement maker a nod for its potential, but it’s not going all-in until the earnings catch up with the narrative.
Explore Stock Advisor todayDisclaimer: This article was crafted with the aid of artificial intelligence and meticulously reviewed and edited by our human experts to ensure accuracy and provide valuable insights. It's intended for informational purposes only. We encourage you to conduct your own thorough research before making any investment decisions.
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