Is Jaro Education’s IPO Attracting Strong Investor Interest?

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Key Takeaways
- Strong investor demand led to full subscription on Day 2.
- IPO includes a fresh issue of Rs 170 crore and an OFS worth Rs 280 crore.
- Financial growth shown with a PAT increase of 343% from FY23.
- Funds allocated for marketing, debt repayment, and corporate purposes.
- Significant increase in admissions from 21,579 to 31,434.
Mumbai, Sep 24 (NationPress) The initial public offering (IPO) of Jaro Institute of Technology Management and Research Limited, popularly known as Jaro Education, has garnered significant interest from investors, achieving full subscription by the second day of its launch. The impressive demand, particularly from prominent investors, has created a wave of optimism in the market as the IPO approaches its closing date on September 25. The company is anticipated to make its debut on stock exchanges on September 30, 2025.
The IPO consists of a fresh issue amounting to Rs 170 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) worth Rs 280 crore from the company’s promoter, Sanjay Namdeo Salunkhe.
The price range for the IPO is established between Rs 846 and Rs 890 per share.
Jaro Education successfully secured Rs 135 crore from several leading institutional investors prior to the IPO, including WhiteOak, Madhu Kela’s Singularity, Sunil Singhania’s Abakkus, Citi Global, 360 One, Societe Generale, LC Pharos, and Nomura.
In the pre-IPO stage, notable figures such as Utpal Sheth, Deven Choksey, Subhkam Ventures, and the family office of the Polycab promoters also participated.
The funds generated from the fresh issue will be primarily allocated for marketing and brand enhancement (Rs 81 crore), debt repayment (Rs 45 crore), and general corporate activities.
Financially, Jaro Education has exhibited remarkable growth in recent years. For FY25, the firm reported net revenues of Rs 254.02 crore alongside a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 51.67 crore.
This signifies a substantial increase from a PAT of Rs 12 crore in FY23, showcasing a growth rate of 343 percent.
The PAT margin has also more than doubled during the same timeframe, rising from 9 percent to 20 percent.
The company's return ratios, including ROE and ROCE, have surpassed 35 percent.
Admissions at Jaro Education have risen noticeably, growing from 21,579 in FY23 to 31,434 in FY25—an increase of 46 percent.
For FY25, the company has declared a 10 percent dividend on the face value of Rs 10 per share.
Initially established as a bootstrapped entity, Jaro Education has remained profitable for the past 15 years, relying solely on its internal resources for expansion.
It is recognized as one of the pioneers in the field of online higher education and upskilling in India.