Gaudium IVF IPO
Gaudium IVF IPO opens on February 20, 2026 as India's first fertility services mainboard listing, comprising a fresh issue of 1.14 crore shares and OFS of 94.93 lakh shares by promoter Dr. Manika Khanna. The company operates 7 hub IVF centers and 28 spokes via hub-and-spoke model, planning ₹50 crore capex for 19 new centers targeting tier 2/3 cities.
Gaudium IVF Business Model
Founded in 2015 by Dr. Manika Khanna, Gaudium IVF & Women Health Ltd offers IVF, ICSI, IUI, genetic testing (PGT), male infertility treatments, high-risk pregnancy care and laparoscopy across 30+ locations. FY25 financials show revenue ₹70.72 crore and PAT ₹19.13 crore with 40.48% EBITDA margins, reflecting strong clinical outcomes and operational scale.
IPO Timeline and Structure
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Event |
Date |
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IPO Open |
February 20, 2026 |
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IPO Close |
February 24, 2026 |
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Allotment |
February 25, 2026 |
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Refunds/Demat |
February 26, 2026 |
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Listing |
February 27, 2026 (BSE/NSE) |
Structure: Fresh issue (1.13 Cr shares) + OFS (0.95 Cr shares) by Dr. Manika Khanna; promoter holding reduces from 99.32% to 70.73% post-IPO.
Proceeds utilisation:
- ₹50 Cr: 19 new IVF centers (10 in FY27, 8 FY28, 1 FY29)
- ₹20 Cr: Debt repayment/prepayment
- Balance: General corporate purposes
Lead manager: Sarthi Capital Advisors; Registrar: Bigshare Services.
Financial Snapshot :-
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Period Ended |
30 Sep 2025 |
31 Mar 2025 |
31 Mar 2024 |
31 Mar 2023 |
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106.62 |
88.51 |
51.01 |
36.63 |
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49.75 |
70.96 |
48.15 |
44.26 |
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12.51 |
19.13 |
10.32 |
13.53 |
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18.95 |
28.63 |
19.27 |
20.07 |
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58.85 |
46.30 |
26.99 |
22.73 |
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28.16 |
15.60 |
26.00 |
21.74 |
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22.51 |
18.93 |
15.73 |
9.78 |
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Amount in ₹ Crore |
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KPI :- (Key Performance Indicator)
As of September 30, 2025, the company reported a Return on Equity (ROE) of 21.25%, compared to a significantly higher 41.31% as of March 31, 2025, indicating moderation in profitability levels. Similarly, Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) declined to 21.03% from 39.70%, reflecting comparatively lower efficiency in capital utilization during the period. The company’s Debt-to-Equity ratio improved marginally to 0.38 from 0.41, highlighting a slightly stronger balance sheet and reduced leverage. Return on Net Worth (RoNW) stood at 21.34% as of September 30, 2025, versus 41.71% at the end of March 2025. On the profitability front, PAT margin moderated to 25.14% from 26.96%, while EBITDA margin declined to 38.29% compared to 40.48%, suggesting some pressure on operating and net profitability during the period.
Objective of the IPO :-
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Funding capital expenditure towards establishment of New IVF Centers of the Company.
- Repayment/pre-payment, in full or in part, of certain outstanding loans availed by the Company.
- General Corporate Purpose
Strengths
- India's first listed fertility services platform.
- 40.48% EBITDA margins reflect clinical/operational excellence.
- Hub-spoke scales quality IVF to underserved tier 2/3 markets.
- ₹50 Cr creates 19 new centers for geographic dominance.
- Reputed founder Dr. Manika Khanna (99.32% pre-IPO stake).
- International patient revenue (Canada, UK, USA, Africa).
- Comprehensive services beyond IVF (male infertility, PGT).
Risks
- Intense IVF competition (Indira IVF, Cloudnine, Birla Fertility).
- Medical regulatory approvals for new 19 centers.
- High capex execution risk across multiple locations.
- Promoter OFS (0.95 Cr shares) signals partial exit.
- Specialist doctor retention in competitive talent market.
- Patient acquisition costs in saturated metro markets.
How To Apply for the IPO ?
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Login or Open demat account with JM Financial Services / JM PRO app: Open the JM PRO app or JM Financial Services website and log in with your credentials.
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- Select IPO: Find and select the IPO from the list of open IPOs.
- Enter the Lot Size: Specify the number of lots you want to bid for.
- Submit Your UPI ID: Enter your UPI ID to link your payment method and submit your application.
- Approve Funds: Once you receive the bid request on your UPI app, approve it by entering your UPI PIN.
How To Check the Allotment Status of IPO?
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- Log in to the JM Pro app.
- Go to the IPO Section and then to IPO Orders.
- Select the individual IPO that you had applied for and check the allotment status.
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FAQs
Q1. What is Gaudium IVF's business model?
Hub-and-spoke with 7 main IVF hubs (Delhi, Mumbai, etc.) and 28 spokes delivering standardized fertility treatments across India.
Q2. What are the IPO dates?
Opens February 20, closes February 24, 2026; lists February 27 on BSE/NSE.
Q3. What is the IPO structure?
Fresh issue (1.14 Cr shares) + OFS by Dr. Manika Khanna (0.95 Cr shares).
Q4. How will proceeds be used?
₹50 Cr for 19 new IVF centers, ₹20 Cr debt repayment, balance general purposes.
Q5. What are FY25 financials?
Revenue ₹70.72 Cr, PAT ₹19.13 Cr, EBITDA margin 40.48%.
Q6. Who is the promoter selling shares?
Dr. Manika Khanna via OFS; post-IPO holding reduces to 70.73%.
Q7. When was SEBI approval received?
January 15, 2026; refiled papers September 2025 after initial January filing.
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