Aequs made its stock market debut on Wednesday with a 13% premium, listing at ₹140 on both the NSE and BSE against its issue price of ₹124. The listing followed overwhelming investor demand—the Aequs IPO was subscribed 104 times, signalling strong confidence in the company’s aerospace precision manufacturing capabilities.
Institutional buyers subscribed 122.93 times, retail investors 81.03 times, and non-institutional investors 83.61 times, highlighting broad market interest. The IPO, priced at ₹124 per share with a minimum lot size of 120 shares, ran from December 3 to 5, with allotments finalised on December 8.
Market experts say the listing reflects positive sentiment around Aequs’ position as one of India’s leading integrated aerospace manufacturing platforms. Shivani Nyati of Swastika Investmart noted that the ₹922 crore IPO’s strong subscription helped support the premium debut. While the listing gain was moderate, she said the company remains a strong long-term contender owing to rising aerospace demand and its ability to scale globally.
However, Nyati also flagged key risks such as global aerospace cyclicality and high capital requirements. She recommended a hybrid strategy for investors:
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Book partial profits after the 13% gain.
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Hold the remaining shares for medium- to long-term growth, supported by strong fundamentals and industry tailwinds.
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Short-term traders should maintain a stop-loss near ₹120 due to potential volatility.
Aequs’ debut adds to the growing momentum of manufacturing-led IPOs. Its long-term performance will depend on execution, scaling capabilities, and the strength of global aerospace demand.
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