Meta Infotech IPO Sees Strong Demand: Subscribed Over 155 Times on Final Day
By Shishta Dutta | Published at: Jul 8, 2025 06:51 PM IST
July 8, 2025 – Meta Infotech Limited’s IPO received an overwhelming response from investors, closing with an overall subscription of 155.28 times on July 8, 2025.
The IPO was set at ₹80.18 crore, aiming to list on the BSE SME platform, and attracted intense bidding across all investor categories.
This strong demand follows a solid performance throughout the subscription period, with the IPO opening on July 4th and closing on July 8th.
Final Subscription Breakdown
According to the BSE demand schedule released at 5:11 PM on July 8, the IPO saw 1,60,595 applications and total bids for 55.55 crore shares, against just 35.77 lakh shares available.
Category-wise Subscription Status:
| Category | Shares Offered | Applications | Shares Bid For | Times Subscribed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) | 9,35,200 | 120 | 13,81,87,200 | 147.76x |
| Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs) | 9,54,400 | 35,529 | 21,74,28,800 | 192.52x |
| Retail Individual Investors (2 lots) | 16,37,600 | 1,24,932 | 19,98,91,200 | 122.06x |
| Eligible Employees | 50,400 | 14 | 29,600 | 0.59x |
| Total | 35,77,600 | 1,60,595 | 55,55,36,800 | 155.28x |
Detailed Observations:
- QIB Category: Led by strong participation from FIIs and other institutions, receiving bids over 147.76 times the reserved shares.
- FIIs alone accounted for 4.26 crore shares through 35 applications.
- Other institutions bid for over 8.45 crore shares.
- HNI Category: The most aggressive segment with 192.52x subscription.
- The large application (above ₹10 lakh) segment was oversubscribed 391.94x.
- Small HNI bids (up to ₹10 lakh) were subscribed 144.22x.
- Retail Investors: Retail demand was robust, with 1.24 lakh applications bidding for nearly 2 crore shares, resulting in a 122.06x oversubscription.
- Employee Quota: Subdued interest with just 14 applications and a subscription rate of 0.59x.
What’s Next for Investors?
- Allotment Date: July 9, 2025
- Refund Initiation: July 10, 2025
- Shares Credited to Demat: July 10, 2025
- Listing Date: July 11, 2025
The impressive subscription figures for Meta Infotech IPO highlight robust investor confidence in the company’s cybersecurity business and outlook. With all segments of the investor base demonstrating strong levels of participation, eyes are now on listing day.
About Meta Infotech
Meta Infotech Limited, established in 1998, is a cybersecurity solutions provider headquartered in Mumbai. The company offers services such as cloud security, endpoint protection, identity and access management, and network security. It serves clients across banking, insurance, IT, manufacturing, and other sectors, and is a recognised partner of global cybersecurity OEMs. With strong financial growth and increasing relevance in India’s digital economy, Meta Infotech aims to expand its footprint through its BSE SME listing.
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