Studio LSD Limited, a Mumbai-based multimedia production powerhouse, is stepping into the stock market with its SME IPO scheduled to open on 18 August 2025. Known for delivering high-quality storytelling for TV and OTT platforms, the company’s entry into the market marks a significant moment for India’s creative and entertainment industry.
📌 Company Overview
Studio LSD Limited is an established name in India’s entertainment space, offering end-to-end content creation services — from conceptualization and scripting to production, post-production, and distribution. The company has worked with leading broadcasters like Sony, Zee TV, Colors TV, and popular OTT platforms.
Founded by Prateek Sharma (a well-known TV showrunner with credits like Beyhadh, Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya, Saath Nibhana Saathiya) and Parth Shah, the company blends creative storytelling with structured business execution.
With the rise of OTT content demand, Studio LSD is positioning itself as a forward-looking content house investing in VFX, AI-driven production tools, immersive video, and in-house post-production facilities.
💰 IPO Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| IPO Open Date | 18 August 2025 |
| IPO Close Date | 20 August 2025 |
| Listing Date (Expected) | 25 August 2025 |
| Exchange | NSE SME (Emerge) |
| Price Band | ₹48 – ₹51 per share (some reports suggest ₹51–₹54) |
| Face Value | ₹2 per share |
| Lot Size | 4,000 shares |
| Minimum Investment | ₹1.92 lakh – ₹2.04 lakh |
| Total Issue Size | ₹70.13 – ₹74.25 crore |
| Fresh Issue | ~₹56.10 crore |
| Offer for Sale (OFS) | ~₹14.03 crore |
| Equity Shares Offered | 1,37,50,000 shares |
📊 Share Allocation
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Retail Investors: ~56.4% (77,58,000 shares)
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Non-Institutional Investors (HNI): ~37.6% (51,72,000 shares)
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Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB): ~0.96% (1,32,000 shares)
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Market Maker: ~5% (6,88,000 shares)
Post-IPO, the promoter holding will drop from 100% to approximately 73.5%, allowing for greater public participation.
📈 Financial Performance
| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹105.01 crore | ₹102.49 crore |
| Profit After Tax (PAT) | ₹11.67 crore | ₹10.90 crore |
| Total Assets | ₹46.67 crore | ₹36.49 crore |
| Net Worth | ₹27.54 crore | ₹15.87 crore |
| Borrowings | Negligible | 0 |
| ROE (Return on Equity) | 53.78% | 104.7% |
| ROCE (Return on Capital Employed) | 57.29% | 92.44% |
| EPS (Basic) | ₹2.85 | ₹2.67 |
The financials reflect steady revenue growth, robust profitability, negligible debt, and strong returns, signaling operational efficiency.
🎯 Use of IPO Proceeds
The funds raised will be directed towards:
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Expanding in-house post-production and editing capabilities.
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Investment in VFX, AI-based video tools, and immersive content creation.
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Meeting working capital requirements.
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General corporate purposes and business expansion.
📌 Market Outlook
India’s media and entertainment sector is projected to cross ₹2.8 trillion by 2028, driven by digital content growth and increasing OTT subscriptions. With its strong industry relationships and creative track record, Studio LSD stands to benefit from this growth wave.
However, as an SME IPO, factors like low liquidity, higher volatility, and the relatively high minimum investment ticket size** mean that retail investors should weigh the risks before subscribing.
📢 Key Takeaways for Investors
✅ Strong industry reputation with well-known founders.
✅ Steady financial performance and negligible debt.
✅ Expansion into high-tech content production could unlock new revenue streams.
⚠️ SME listing means lower liquidity and potential price swings.
⚠️ Price band variation (₹48–₹54) needs to be confirmed before applying.
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