The initial public offering (IPO) of Shadowfax Technologies Ltd is in its final day of subscription, with bidding set to close on January 22, 2026. The logistics and hyperlocal delivery company operates in India’s rapidly expanding e-commerce and quick commerce ecosystem, where demand for faster and more reliable deliveries continues to rise.
The book-built IPO is worth Rs 1,907.27 crore and includes a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 1,000 crore along with an offer for sale (OFS) of Rs 907.27 crore. The price band has been fixed at Rs 118–124 per share, with a minimum retail investment of Rs 14,880 at the upper band.
As of January 22, the grey market premium (GMP) for the Shadowfax IPO stands at zero, suggesting muted expectations for listing-day gains. Shares are expected to be allotted on January 23 and listed on the BSE and NSE on January 28, subject to market conditions.
Brokerages remain optimistic about the long-term prospects of India’s logistics industry, which was valued at Rs 21–23 trillion in FY2025. Online retail is projected to grow at 20–25% annually, while quick commerce is expected to expand at an even faster pace of 50–62% through FY2030. Shadowfax’s digital-first, asset-light model positions it well to benefit from these structural trends.
However, analysts also highlight risks, including thin margins, modest returns on equity, high valuation multiples, and revenue concentration, with nearly half of revenues coming from a single client. As a result, experts suggest the IPO is best suited for long-term investors willing to track execution and margin improvement, while short-term listing gains may remain limited.
