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Torrent Gas to file updated IPO draft papers for Rs 4,000 crore
Torrent Gas to file updated IPO draft papers for Rs 4,000 crore
Torrent Gas plans to file updated draft papers for an initial public offering of up to Rs 4,000 crore as early as this week, two sources told Reuters. The company, part of the Ahmedabad-based Torrent Group, supplies piped natural gas to households and industries across eight states and one union territory.
The company supplies PNG to over 2,00,000 households and more than 1,300 industries, and operates about 500 CNG stations. Markets regulator SEBI had approved Torrent Gas' confidential IPO filing in June. The updated draft red herring prospectus, expected this week, will be the company's first public IPO document.
The filing comes as India's primary market activity has picked up after a muted first half due to crude price spikes. Twenty-seven companies have launched or announced IPOs since July, nearly matching the 28 in the first half of 2026.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Torrent Gas is entering the public market at a time when India's city gas distribution sector is seeing consolidation and rising competition. The company holds licences for multiple geographical areas, giving it a regulated revenue base. The IPO proceeds will likely be used to expand its CNG station network and PNG infrastructure, especially in underpenetrated districts. Investors will watch the company's margin profile, which is sensitive to domestic gas allocation policies and international LNG prices. A key signal will be the price band when the draft papers are filed, as it will reveal the valuation expectations of the Torrent Group. The next milestone is the SEBI clearance for the updated document, typically taking 4-6 weeks.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
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