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Augmont Enterprises

• Augmont Enterprises is coming out with a 100% book building; initial public offering (IPO) of 1,09,99,998 shares of face value Rs 5 each in a price band Rs 750 - 788 per equity share. 
• Not more than 50% of the issue will be allocated to Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs), including 5% to the mutual funds. Further, not less than 15% of the issue will be available for the non-institutional bidders and the remaining 35% for the retail investors.
• The issue will open for subscription on August 21, 2026 and will close on August 25, 2026.
• The shares will be listed on BSE as well as NSE.
• The face value of the share is Rs 5 and is priced 150.00 times of its face value on the lower side and 157.60 times on the higher side.
• Book running lead managers to the issue are Nuvama Wealth Management, Intensive Fiscal Services, JM Financial and Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors.
• Compliance officer for the issue is Sunny Dilip Parekh. 

Profile of the company

The company is an integrated gold and silver platform in India serving businesses and consumers. Its operations span across multiple segments of the gold and silver value chain including procurement and refining, bullion trading, digital gold offerings, jewellery manufacturing, international sales and facilitating gold-backed financial services. The company is one of the few companies in India with a presence across both, online and offline channels for the purchase of gold and silver.

The company operates in two business verticals through distinct online platforms, which are complemented by its physical distribution network: (i) enterprise sales (through its ‘Augmont SPOT’ platform) and international sales; and (ii) consumer-focused offerings, delivered through its ‘Augmont Gold For All’ platform and offline channels. The company leveraged its experience of selling bullion to businesses and started serving consumers through its ‘Augmont Gold For All’ platform, which it launched in Fiscal 2021. It serves its individual customers and those of its strategic partners by offering access to a range of gold and silver related services. This platform enables users to buy, sell and store gold and silver digitally; purchase gold through systematic investment plans; liquidate and sell their old gold; purchase coins starting from 1 gm; and avail technology support for gold loans. The ‘Augmont Gold For All’ platform is available to use on the web and through a mobile application.

Proceed is being used for: 

• Funding future working capital requirements towards procurement, maintenance and scaling up of inventory and funding advance margin requirements for procurement of inventory by the company
• General corporate purposes

Industry overview

India's gold demand rose by 5% to 803 tonnes in 2024 as compared to 761 tonnes in 2023. Key factors driving this demand included reduction in import duties (from July 2024) which led to increased buying in late Q3 2024. The gold price dipped in November following the U.S. election, leading to increased inflows in digital gold/ETFs as well as accumulation of 8 tonne gold by RBI in November itself. Additionally, the RBI added 73 tonnes to its reserve in 2024 which was four times more as compared to the previous year, adding to the Indian gold demand.

Silver demand in India in 2025 was characterized by a divergence between price-sensitive fabrication and high investment activity. Domestic silver prices surged in 2025 with a peak at Rs 254,000/kg in December, dampening the demand for jewelry, silverware, and industrial use, and this surge simultaneously triggered a rise in physical investment with its share increasing from 27% in 2024 to 37% in 2025.

The demand for both gold and silver is seen on a rising trend in India with their prices also following an increasing trend. The gold and silver prices in India are influenced by several interrelated international and domestic factors. The international drivers include global gold and silver prices such as gold prices set by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), international supply and demand trends, international logistics and freight rates, the U.S. Dollar volatility index, futures and options, volatility in alternative digital assets and global gold ETF demand.

Pros and strengths 

Diversified business model with synergies in operations: The company has a diversified business model as its operations span across multiple segments of the gold and silver value chain including procurement and refining, bullion trading, digital gold offerings, jewellery manufacturing, international sales and facilitating gold-backed financial services. It operates in two business verticals through distinct online platforms: (i) enterprise sales (through its ‘Augmont SPOT’ platform), and international sales; and (ii) consumer-focused offerings, delivered through its ‘Augmont Gold For All’ platform. In its enterprise sales business, it sells gold and silver bars online on its ‘Augmont SPOT’ platform to businesses such as jewellers, bullion dealers and manufacturers with valid GST registrations. In its international sales business, it has set up a manufacturing unit in Sitapur SEZ, Jaipur, Rajasthan to manufacture gold jewellery articles, primarily chains, and sell them to jewellery traders in international markets such as Hong Kong, Turkey and the UAE, based on orders placed with the company. Through its consumer-focused offerings, delivered through its ‘Augmont Gold For All’ platform, it serves its individual customers and those of its strategic partners by offering access to a range of gold and silver related services.

Efficient procurement operations and wide distribution network: The company has setup an efficient procurement system where it procures (i) refined gold and silver from Indian and international banks; (ii) import dore bars (which have lower duties on import by 0.65% as compared to directly importing refined gold), refine them and sell them as its finished products; and (iii) scrap gold and silver from individuals, jewellers and at jewellery auctions for its refining operations. Further, it has set up a subsidiary, Augmont IFSC, in the GIFT City for the import of refined gold and silver through the IIBX. Its presence in GIFT City enables it to save expenses associated with brokerage and commission on purchase of gold and silver since it executes transactions directly as a trading member. It also enables it to benefit from the transparent pricing available for the purchase of gold and silver, allows it to make purchases across different weight categories, the gold is procured from sources such as LBMA-accredited refiners or UAE Good Delivery accredited refiners providing quality assurance, and safe storage of bullion in vaults. it has set up an extensive delivery network to help it delivers its products across the country and grow its business. It has 20 spot delivery centers across 13 states in India to deliver the gold and silver bars that are purchased on its ‘Augmont SPOT’ platform.

Scalable technology enabled ecosystem with robust price discovery mechanism: The company has established a scalable technology enabled ecosystem to support its business. Its competitive technology advantage stems from the capability, functionality and scalability of its online platforms, ‘Augmont SPOT’ and ‘Augmont Gold For All’. It has a technology team of 40 personnel, as of March 31, 2026, and developed these platforms in-house with an easy-to-use interface to provide seamless and secure solutions to its users. Its platforms are designed to support growth in user base and transaction volumes without requiring proportionate increases in infrastructure or operational spend.

Consistent track record: The company has demonstrated a consistent track record of financial performance that is attributable to its focussed approach on profitable growth. It has utilized its resources to deliver consistent revenue growth and profitability during the last three fiscals. It has focussed on maintaining prudent financial management practices to create a resilient and financially stable business.

Risks and concerns

Significant revenue dependence on Augmont SPOT platforms: The company primarily conduct its business through its two online platforms ‘Augmont SPOT’ and ‘Augmont Gold For All’ which are owned and operated by the company. Its Augmont SPOT contributed 86.80%, 83.56%, and 91.17% of its revenue from operations for Fiscals 2026, 2025, and 2024, respectively. The company derives the maximum proportion of its revenue from operations through the Augmont SPOT platform. If it fails to integrate its platforms with a variety of operating systems, and certain software applications and hardware that are developed by others, its services may become less marketable and less competitive or obsolete, and its operating results may be adversely impacted.

Exposure to volatility in gold and silver prices: Its business is significantly exposed to fluctuations in the market prices of gold and silver, which are influenced by a wide range of global and domestic factors including macroeconomic conditions, interest rates, inflation expectations, currency movements, geopolitical developments, and changes in investor sentiment. Since it is engaged in the procurement, refining, and trading of gold and silver bullion and jewellery, any volatility in the prices of these precious metals can materially impact both, the demand for its products and the valuation of its inventory. Any sustained or extreme volatility in gold and silver prices could therefore have an adverse effect on its business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.

Reliance on key suppliers without definitive agreements may result in higher procurement costs: The Company’s procurement is relatively concentrated among its top 10 suppliers, which accounted for 74.18%, 64.94%, and 63.26% of total materials procured in Fiscals 2026, 2025, and 2024, respectively. Its reliance on key suppliers presents several risks, including potential shortages, increased costs, and reduced control over delivery schedules. Additionally, some suppliers may not have the capacity to handle sudden increases in orders or may prioritize other customers over the company. Moreover, the absence of definitive supply agreements with suppliers could further complicate these challenges. Without such agreements, it faces the risk of supply shortages. This uncertainty in its supply chain can result in increased costs as it may need to source bullions at higher prices. Additionally, it may not be able to plan and forecast its requirements for bullions accurately, potentially leading to inefficiencies and increased operational risks.

Dependence on top 10 customers may adversely impact revenue and profitability: The company depends on certain key customers for a significant portion of its revenues with its top 10 customers accounting for 52.09%, 35.72% and 36.63%, of its revenue from operations for Fiscals 2026, 2025 and 2024, respectively. It does not execute any long-term agreements with any of its customers. Consequently, any adverse change in the financial condition, procurement strategy, or business priorities of one or more of its key customers could impact its revenue and profitability. In addition, the loss of a major customer could result in underutilization of its refining or manufacturing capacities, disruption in its supply chain planning, and increased working capital requirements due to unsold inventory. While it has not experienced any loss of key customers in the past three Fiscals, it cannot assure that such instances will not occur in the future.

Outlook

Augmont Enterprises is principally engaged in the business of buying, selling and dealing in various precious metals, including Gold, Silver and Platinum. The company operates in two business verticals through distinct online platforms, which are complemented by its physical distribution network: (i) enterprise sales (through its ‘Augmont SPOT’ platform) and international sales; and (ii) consumer-focused offerings, delivered through its ‘Augmont Gold For All’ platform and offline channels. On the concern side, its business is dependent on the continuous and cost-effective procurement of gold and silver bullion. The countries or regions it currently imports bullion from, may become subject to sanctions, import duties or export controls and its inability to procure sufficient quantities of bullion may have an adverse effect on its business, results of operations and financial condition.

The issue has been offering 1,09,99,998 shares in a price band of Rs 750-788 per equity share. The aggregate size of the offer is around Rs 825.00 crore to Rs 866.80 crore based on lower and upper price band respectively. Minimum application is to be made for 19 shares and in multiples thereon, thereafter. On performance front, its total income increased by 42.31% from Rs 6,62,520.50 million in Fiscal 2025 to Rs 9,42,824.68 million in Fiscal 2026. Its profit for the year increased by 53.31% from Rs 2,271.88 million in Fiscal 2025 to Rs 3,483.00 million in Fiscal 2026.

Meanwhile, it aims to strengthen its procurement, refining and manufacturing operations to continue to be a leading integrated gold and silver player. It intends to further diversify and scale its gold and silver procurement by leveraging multiple sourcing channels. It plans to grow its jewellery manufacturing operations at Sitapur SEZ, Jaipur. It also intends to expand exports to high-demand international markets such as Hong Kong, Turkey and the UAE. By strengthening each link of its procurement, refining and manufacturing chain, it aims to achieve superior cost efficiency, higher value capture, and resilience against supply chain risks, thereby supporting long-term growth and market leadership.

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