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69  SME IPOs listed with loss in 2025

214  Total SME IPOs listed in 2025

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B.A.G. Convergence IPO Review

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B.A.G. Convergence IPO Date
  • IPO Open Date:
    30 Sep 2025
  • IPO Close Date:
    3 Oct 2025
  • IPO Allotment Date:
    6 Oct 2025
  • Tentative Refund Date:
    7 Oct 2025
  • IPO Listing:
    8 Oct 2025
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B.A.G. Convergence IPO Overview

Sector Update

B.A.G. Convergence Limited is operating in the Advertising and Media with the vision of becoming a key player in the digital media space. The digital media sector is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.5% by 2026, amounting to INR 95,500 crore. Further, as per the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF) - in 2024, the projected revenue in the Digital Media market in India is expected to reach US$ 10.07 billion. 

Growth drivers

The company’s growth is driven by its strong presence across digital platforms including web, mobile apps, social media and connected TV, a wide range of diversified content verticals such as news, infotainment, health, spirituality and automobiles, pan-India coverage through reporters and stringers, and established monetization channels via digital advertising and aggregator partnerships, supported further by continuous investment in content creation, brand building and scalable operations.

Financial Update:
(comparison of FY24 FY25 )
Revenue ₹29.91 cr ₹35.63 cr (+19.12%)
PAT ₹8.05 cr ₹9.40 cr (+16.77%)
PAT Margin 26.91 % 26.38 % (-1.97%)
EBITDA ₹10.87 cr ₹13.99 cr (+28.70%)
EBITDA Margin 36.34 % 39.26 % (+8.04%)
ROE 113.22 % 42.34 % (-62.60%)
ROCE [●] % [●] %
D/E 0.00 [●]
Business Diversification

The company has diversified its business by offering content across multiple verticals such as current affairs, entertainment, health, automobiles, sports, and spirituality, while simultaneously expanding its distribution through digital platforms including websites, mobile apps, social media, and connected TV, thereby reducing dependence on any single segment and broadening its audience reach.

IPO Valuation

PE Ratio: 19.62x Average Sector PE Ratio: 16.96x

B.A.G. Convergence IPO Reservation

B.A.G. Convergence IPO Share Allocation
QIB Shares Offered: 2600000
- Anchor Investor Shares Offered: 1560000
− QIB (Ex. Anchor) Shares Offered : 1040000
NII (HNI) Shares Offered: 832000
- bNII > ₹10L: 555200
- sNII < ₹10L: 276800
Retail Shares Offered: 1888000
Total Shares Offered: 5320000
B.A.G. Convergence IPO Lot Size
Application Lot Shares Amount
Individual investors (Retail) (Max) 2 3200 ₹278400
S-HNI (Min) 3 4800 ₹417600
S-HNI (Max) 7 11200 ₹974400
B-HNI (Min) 8 12800 ₹1113600

Interesting facts about IPO

IPO Size: ₹ 48.72 Cr.

Avg IPO Size (Sector Based):

₹ 26.91 cr.


SME IPO so far in this sector:

33

Merchant Banker: Inventure Merchant

SME IPO by BRLM so far:

34


SME IPO so far in this city:

180

PE Ratio: 19.62

Average Sector PE Ratio:

16.96 X

Price Band (Upper): ₹ 87.00

Listing Price:

₹ 101.00

Business Profile

The Company was founded with the vision of becoming a key player in the digital media space. With the launch of their first website, news24online.com. Soon after, they introduced a Hindi version, hindi.news24online.com, to cater to a wider audience. Expanding into the entertainment space, they launched e24bollywood.com, covering Bollywood news and updates. In the beginning, relied on Google AdSense for ad revenue, but as they grew, content aggregators like Times Internet Limited (TIL), Daily hunt and direct clients including government agencies helped them generate additional income and build their brand recognition over a period.

They also developed mobile apps viz. News24, E24 to offer a more personalised experience to our readers. Their focus is on creating engaging content, optimising for mobile users, and expanding their presence on new platforms like CTV to stay ahead in the digital world. The company has a pan-India network of content gathering, including via district reporters and stringers, to ensure wide geographic reach. 

Strengths and Challenges as per DRHP

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  • Strong digital presence across web, mobile, social media & CTV
  • Diversified content portfolio across multiple verticals
  • Wide distribution network with pan-India reach
  • Revenue from digital advertising & aggregator tie-ups
  • Scalable operations with scope for expansion
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  • Heavy dependence on advertising revenue
  • Intense competition in digital media industry
  • Risk of rapid technological changes
  • Dependence on third-party platforms/aggregators
  • Possible fluctuations in viewership and user engagement
  • Risk of high working capital requirements
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Comparison of B.A.G. Convergence IPO with some Listed peers/Listing Gains in the Similar sector

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IPO Date
8th Oct 2025


IPO Size
₹ 48.72 Cr.

Total Assets
₹ 43.84 Cr.

Revenue
₹ 35.63 Cr.

PAT
₹ 9.40 Cr.

PAT Margin
26.38 %

Leverage Ratio
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PE Multiple
19.62 x

EV/EBITDA
11.89 x

Notes:
1) All the above data is at the time of IPO
2) Revenue and Pat is taken on annualised basis

B.A.G. Convergence IPO Objectives (Objects of Offer) and expected Utilisation

Expansion of Existing Business
13.49

Brand building expenses
5

Acquisition/ Production of Content
13.29

General Corporate Purposes
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Track Record of (Merchant Banker)/merchant Banker Report

Inventure Merchant Banker Services Private Limited, based in Mumbai is the Lead Manager (BRLM) of B.A.G. Convergence IPO. Inventure Merchant Banker Services Private Limited has handled (17) SME IPOs till date of which (76%) of the SME IPOs have been listed with listing gains. Read full review of Inventure Merchant Banker Services Private Limited .

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FAQs

B.A.G. Convergence IPO may offer opportunites, depending on your investment strategy. For in-depth analysis, risk factors, and KPIs, check our detailed report on B.A.G. Convergence Financial Review Page

B.A.G. Convergence IPO subscription was 1.38 X. IPO subscription refers to applications received in an IPO by each quota, i.e., QIB, Retail, and NII. In some IPOs, Eligible employee quota and shareholder’s quota are also present. Learn more about IPO subscriptions here.

B.A.G. Convergence IPO listed at a listing price of 101.00 against the offer price of 87.00.

The current market price of B.A.G. Convergence is 106.05.

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