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In early 2026, India\u2019s IPO<\/a> market continues to witness strong momentum, driven by improving market sentiment, increased retail participation, and growing interest in technology-enabled businesses. Logistics and supply chain companies have emerged as a key focus area, supported by the rapid expansion of e-commerce, quick commerce, and D2C brands across India. Investors are increasingly favouring asset-light, technology-driven platforms that offer scalability and operational efficiency in a competitive environment.<\/p>\n

Against this backdrop, Shadowfax Technologies Limited<\/strong> is set to open its IPO on January 20, 2026. Below is a detailed look at Shadowfax Technologies, its IPO structure, financial performance, and industry outlook.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>About Shadowfax Technologies Ltd.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Incorporated in June 2016, Shadowfax Technologies Limited is an India-based logistics solutions provider offering end-to-end delivery services. The company caters to e-commerce express parcel delivery along with a range of value-added logistics offerings.<\/p>\n

Shadowfax\u2019s services include e-commerce and D2C deliveries, hyperlocal and quick commerce deliveries within hours or the same day, and SMS and personal courier services through its Flash app. The company operates an asset-light logistics model, leasing its facilities and linehaul while owning automation and machinery for operational control.<\/p>\n

As of September 30, 2025, Shadowfax operated a nationwide logistics network with 4,299 touchpoints across first-mile, last-mile, and sort centres, serving 14,758 pin codes across India. The company is supported by over 3.50 million square feet of operational space, including 53 sort centres covering 1.80 million square feet. It also runs a dedicated fleet of over 3,000 trucks daily under its linehaul network.<\/p>\n

The company serves a diversified client base that includes Meesho, Flipkart, Myntra, Swiggy, Bigbasket, Zepto, Nykaa, Blinkit, Zomato, ONDC, and several other major platforms. As of September 30, 2025, Shadowfax had 4,472 permanent employees and 17,182 contract workers supporting its operations.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Shadowfax Technologies IPO Details<\/span><\/h2>\n

Through the IPO, Shadowfax Technologies Limited aims to raise capital via a combination of a fresh issue and an offer for sale. The proceeds from the fresh issue will be primarily utilised to strengthen its logistics infrastructure, expand capacity, support branding initiatives, and meet general corporate requirements.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Important IPO Timeline<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Particulars<\/th>\nDate<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
IPO Open Date<\/td>\nJanuary 20, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IPO Close Date<\/td>\nJanuary 22, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Allotment Date (Tentative)<\/td>\nJanuary 23, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Initiation of Refunds<\/td>\nJanuary 27, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Credit of Shares to Demat<\/td>\nJanuary 27, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Listing Date (Tentative)<\/td>\nJanuary 28, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cut-off time for UPI mandate confirmation<\/td>\nAs per exchange guidelines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/span>Key IPO Details<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Particulars<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Face Value<\/td>\n\u20b910 per share<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price Band<\/td>\n\u20b9118 to \u20b9124 per share<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lot Size<\/td>\n120 shares<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Issue Size<\/td>\n15,38,12,096 shares (\u20b91,907.27 crore)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fresh Issue<\/td>\n\u20b91,000.00 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Offer for Sale<\/td>\n\u20b9907.27 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Issue Type<\/td>\nBookbuilding IPO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Listing At<\/td>\nBSE, NSE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shareholding Pre-issue<\/td>\n49,74,88,085 shares<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shareholding Post-issue<\/td>\n57,81,33,246 shares<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/span>Lot Size of Shadowfax Technologies IPO<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Application<\/th>\nLots<\/th>\nShares<\/th>\nAmount<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Retail (Min)<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n120<\/td>\n\u20b914,880<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Retail (Max)<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n1,560<\/td>\n\u20b91,93,440<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
S-HNI (Min)<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n1,680<\/td>\n\u20b92,08,320<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
S-HNI (Max)<\/td>\n67<\/td>\n8,040<\/td>\n\u20b99,96,960<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B-HNI (Min)<\/td>\n68<\/td>\n8,160<\/td>\n\u20b910,11,840<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/span>Shadowfax Technologies Ltd. Financials<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Shadowfax Technologies IPO carries a pre-IPO market capitalisation of \u20b97,168.85 crore. Over recent years, the company has demonstrated strong revenue growth and a clear improvement in profitability metrics.<\/p>\n

For the period ended September 30, 2025, Shadowfax reported total income of \u20b91,819.80 crore and a Profit After Tax of \u20b921.04 crore, marking a turnaround from losses reported in earlier financial years. EBITDA margins have also shown steady improvement, reflecting enhanced operational efficiency.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Key Company Financials<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Period Ended<\/th>\n30 Sep 2025<\/th>\n31 Mar 2025<\/th>\n31 Mar 2024<\/th>\n31 Mar 2023<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Assets (\u20b9 Cr.)<\/td>\n1,453.16<\/td>\n1,259.26<\/td>\n786.14<\/td>\n442.73<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Income (\u20b9 Cr.)<\/td>\n1,819.80<\/td>\n2,514.66<\/td>\n1,896.48<\/td>\n1,422.89<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Profit After Tax (\u20b9 Cr.)<\/td>\n21.04<\/td>\n6.06<\/td>\n-11.88<\/td>\n-142.64<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EBITDA (\u20b9 Cr.)<\/td>\n64.34<\/td>\n56.19<\/td>\n11.37<\/td>\n-113.47<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Net Worth (\u20b9 Cr.)<\/td>\n693.53<\/td>\n660.43<\/td>\n421.78<\/td>\n176.32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reserves and Surplus (\u20b9 Cr.)<\/td>\n281.26<\/td>\n248.16<\/td>\n172.47<\/td>\n171.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Borrowing (\u20b9 Cr.)<\/td>\n147.44<\/td>\n132.23<\/td>\n40.33<\/td>\n66.69<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/span>Objects of the Issue<\/span><\/h2>\n

The company proposes to utilise the Net Proceeds from the Issue towards the following objectives:<\/p>\n

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S. No.<\/th>\nObjects of the Issue<\/th>\nEstimated Amount (\u20b9 Cr.)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1<\/td>\nFunding capital expenditure for network infrastructure<\/td>\n423.43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nFunding lease payments for new logistics centres<\/td>\n138.64<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nBranding, marketing, and communication costs<\/td>\n88.57<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nInorganic acquisitions and general corporate purposes<\/td>\nBalance amount<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/span>Key Performance Indicators (KPI)<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
KPI<\/th>\nSep 30, 2025<\/th>\nMar 31, 2025<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Debt to Equity<\/td>\n0.21<\/td>\n0.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Return on Net Worth<\/td>\n3.03%<\/td>\n0.97%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EBITDA Margin<\/td>\n2.86%<\/td>\n1.96%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price to Book Value<\/td>\n8.97<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Metric<\/th>\nPre IPO<\/th>\nPost IPO<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
EPS (\u20b9)<\/td>\n0.12<\/td>\n0.73<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
P\/E (x)<\/td>\n1017.96<\/td>\n170.39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Promoter Holding<\/td>\n19.13%<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/span>Shadowfax Technologies Ltd.: Industry Outlook<\/span><\/h2>\n

India\u2019s logistics and supply chain sector is undergoing rapid transformation, supported by the expansion of e-commerce, hyperlocal delivery, and quick commerce platforms. Rising internet penetration, growth in D2C brands, and increasing consumer expectations for faster deliveries are driving sustained demand for technology-enabled logistics providers.<\/p>\n

Asset-light logistics models, supported by scalable technology platforms and large delivery partner networks, are gaining prominence. Companies offering integrated last-mile, hyperlocal, and end-to-end delivery solutions are well-positioned to benefit from long-term structural growth in India\u2019s digital commerce ecosystem.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n

Shadowfax Technologies Limited presents a unique investment opportunity within India\u2019s rapidly evolving logistics and last-mile delivery space. The company\u2019s extensive nationwide network, diversified client base, asset-light operating model, and improving profitability metrics position it as a key beneficiary of continued growth in e-commerce and quick commerce.<\/p>\n

However, investors should carefully evaluate factors such as high valuation multiples, dependence on large enterprise clients, competitive intensity within the logistics sector, and execution risks associated with scaling operations. As with any IPO, a balanced assessment of growth prospects and risks is essential before making an investment decision.<\/p>\n

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