The focus keyword Studds Accessories IPO marks one of the upcoming key public issues in India. Studds Accessories, a major helmet-maker exporting to over 70 countries, is set to open its IPO to the public on October 30, 2025.
IPO Details & Timeline
- The IPO will open for anchor investors on October 29, 2025, and the public subscription window will run from October 30 to November 3, 2025.
- The issue is a pure Offer-for-Sale (OFS): up to 77.86 lakh equity shares (i.e., 7.786 million shares) being sold by existing shareholders/promoters. The company is not raising fresh capital in this issue.
- Promoters selling: individuals including Madhu Bhushan Khurana, his son and daughter.
- The listing is expected around November 7, 2025.
- Price band, lot size and detailed subscription categories were yet to be fully disclosed at time of report.
Company Profile & Business Overview
- Studds Accessories is headquartered in Haryana, India, and is one of India’s leading two-wheeler helmet manufacturers.
- It operates multiple manufacturing facilities (three cited) with combined annualised production capacity of ~9.04 million units.
- The firm has a strong export footprint: serving more than 70 countries.
- Brands: “Studds” (mass / commuter helmets) and “SMK” (premium segment) among others.
- Recent financials: For FY25 (as per RHP), revenue growth ~10.4% to ~₹583.8 crore, profit ~₹69.6 crore (vs ~₹57.2 crore prior year). Moneycontrol
Key Strengths & Risks
Strengths:
- Strong brand recognition in a regulated/safety-driven segment (helmets).
- Large export reach + manufacturing scale offers growth levers.
- Pure OFS means no dilution for existing shareholders; risk is largely market sentiment.
Risks:
- As a pure OFS, the company will not receive fresh funds, so deployment of proceeds (for growth) is not part of the story.
- Helmet manufacturing is tied to two-wheeler industry health, raw-material cost swings and regulatory safety norms.
- Price band yet to be fixed — valuation risk remains for investors.
What Investors Should Watch
- Price band & valuation: Once announced, compare with peer valuations and margin performance.
- Subscription trends: Strong retail/institutional interest will influence grey-market premium and listing gain.
- Export growth & margin management: Given large export presence, global demand, currency swings and freight/logistics matter.
- Industry dynamics: Two-wheeler sales in India & abroad, helmet regulatory changes, safety certifications etc.
- Listing performance: As IPO is fully OFS, listing gains will depend on market appetite rather than fresh growth capital signal.
Conclusion
The Studds Accessories IPO presents an interesting opportunity for investors looking at the manufacturing/consumer safety equipment space. With the issue opening on October 30, the focus will sharpen on pricing, subscription levels and how well the market receives this export-oriented helmet maker. For those tracking Studds Accessories IPO, key data and momentum will be in the next few days.
