Senior Correspondent, IndianRetailer.com & Retailer Magazine Jul 04, 2017 / 2 MIN READ
Footwear retailer, Khadim India has filed draft papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise an estimated Rs 550-650 crore through an initial public offering.
The initial public offer (IPO) comprises of a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 50 crore and an offer for sale of up to 6,574,093 equity shares by the existing shareholders.
The company will use fresh issue proceeds towards repayment of term loans and working capital facilities and for general corporate purposes.
According to sources, the company is expected to garner an estimated Rs 550-650 crore through the initial share-sale offer.
Axis Capital and IDFC Bank are the book running lead managers to the issue.
The company was incorporated in 1981 and for several years it was involved in wholesaling and distribution of basic utility footwear. It entered into the retail business in 1993.
As on March 31, 2017, it has 829 retail store outlets in 24 states, according to Khadim India's website.
According to the brand, it recorded good demand with the introduction of trendy and premium product lines that boosted the momentum of sales during the festive season.
There are several stores in Maharashtra spread across different key areas including Amravati, Borivali, Kalamboli, Sangli, Vashi, Vile Parle, Indira Nagar and more.
To add 80 franchise outlets
The company's consolidated total income grew 31 percent year-on-year in Q2 FY22 to Rs 161.6 crore as compared to Rs 121.7 crore in Q2 FY21.
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