This week brings three very different IPOs to the markets: Meesho — a ₹5,421 crore e-commerce offering; Aequs — a ₹922 crore aerospace-manufacturing IPO; and Vidya Wires — a smaller, ₹300 crore industrial IPO focused on metal conductors.
In grey-market parlance (GMP), Meesho leads the buzz, with a premium significantly higher than the other two. But analysts caution that a high GMP — while indicating short-term trading interest — does not necessarily translate to long-term value.
✅ What the Analysts Like About Aequs
- Clear near-term profitability path: Aequs is a B2B precision manufacturer supplying to global aerospace OEMs. After retirement of debt (about ₹433 crore post-IPO) and improving order books, the company is expected to deliver visible profits within the next 12–24 months.
- Structural stability over hype: Aerospace manufacturing is capital-intensive but high-entry-barrier — providing a defensible niche against competition, unlike high-growth consumer platforms where margin sustainability remains uncertain.
- Balanced risk-return profile: Given its valuation, global exposure, and de-leveraging post-IPO, Aequs might suit investors who want steadier returns with a mix of growth and visibility.
⚠️ Where Meesho & Vidya Wires Stand
- Meesho continues to attract investor interest due to its size, brand, and user base. But it remains loss-making on reported PAT, despite positive free-cash-flow. Its scale and growth are real — yet profitability is not yet proven.
- Vidya Wires, though more modest in ambition, represents a classic industrial play: stable cash flows and exposure to demand in power, infrastructure and possibly renewables. However, it’s more vulnerable to commodity-cycle swings and working-capital pressure given heavy capex plans.
🎯 Final Recommendation — What Analysts Say
For investors who are looking for a balanced, long-term approach and value clarity + downside protection over short-term listing gains, Aequs emerges as the preferred IPO.
If you’re willing to accept higher risk for potentially higher upside, and believe in the long-term internet/consumer growth story, Meesho could appeal, albeit with greater volatility. For those looking for a steady industrial bet (with moderate returns and modest risk), Vidya Wires remains a valid, conservative option.
