The Indian subsidiary of Swiss automated parking solutions company Sotefin SA plans to raise Rs 85.27 crore via the BSE SME platform, backed by a Rs 534 crore order book.
Sotefin Bharat Ltd., a provider of mechanised and automated parking solutions delivering comprehensive turnkey services, opens for subscription on July 16 with the issue closing on July 20. The company is listing on the BSE SME platform. All proceeds are a fresh issue.
What the Company Does
Sotefin Bharat is the Indian subsidiary of Sotefin SA, a Switzerland-based automated parking solutions major. The company offers integrated automated parking technologies — robotic parking systems, mechanical parking lifts, automated multi-level car parks — combined with civil infrastructure, IT systems, and ongoing maintenance, delivered on a full turnkey basis.
Its clients span municipalities, commercial developers, residential builders, hospitals, and institutional clients across India. As of March 31, 2026, the order book stood at Rs 534.40 crore — approximately 4.5x FY26 revenues — providing strong near-term revenue visibility.
The IPO proceeds will fund a greenfield robot manufacturing facility in West Bengal (approximately Rs 40 crore) — a step toward indigenous manufacturing of the robotic components currently imported, aligning with Atmanirbhar Bharat. The balance will be used for debt reduction and working capital to support larger projects.
Issue Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Issue Opens | July 16, 2026 |
| Issue Closes | July 20, 2026 |
| Listing | BSE SME (July 23, 2026) |
| Price Band | Rs 178 – Rs 187 per share |
| Face Value | Rs 10 |
| Issue Size | Rs 85.27 crore (100% Fresh Issue) |
| Lot Size | 600 shares (min 2 lots = 1,200 shares) |
| Min. Retail Investment | Rs 2,24,400 |
| BRLM | Choice Capital Advisors Pvt. Ltd. |
| Registrar | Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd. |
| Market Maker | Choice Equity Broking Pvt. Ltd. |
Financial Performance
| Particulars (Rs cr) | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 56.87 | 94.15 | 118.23 |
| PAT | 6.25 | 11.31 | 17.37 |
| PAT Margin | 10.99% | 12.01% | 14.69% |
Revenue has grown from Rs 56.87 crore in FY24 to Rs 118.23 crore in FY26, and PAT has grown nearly 3x over the same period. Margins have expanded consistently, reaching 14.69% in FY26. Average EPS is Rs 10.73 and average RoNW is 29.42%. At the upper band of Rs 187, the P/BV is 3.12x on pre-IPO NAV of Rs 60.00 per share — post-IPO NAV data is not available in the offer documents. Contingent liabilities of Rs 20.35 crore as of March 31, 2026 are flagged as a concern.
Risks to Consider
The Rs 534 crore order book is compelling but automated parking projects are infrastructure-scale and inherently complex — delays, cost overruns, and client disputes are common in large project execution. Contingent liabilities of Rs 20.35 crore create financial uncertainty. The boosted profitability from FY25 onwards is a concern given the coincidence with the pre-IPO preparation period. The robot manufacturing facility in West Bengal — a new capability the company does not currently possess — introduces execution risk into what is primarily a project engineering business. Post-IPO NAV data is missing from the offer documents, limiting investor ability to assess book value on a post-dilution basis.
Analyst View
Analysts note the big order book of Rs 534.40 crore is the main attraction and the company has expressed growing top and bottom lines across the reported periods. However, the boosted bottom lines from FY25 onwards raise eyebrows and concern over sustainability. The contingent liability adds to the risk profile. The issue appears aggressively priced based on recent financial data, note analysts.