Who is the CEO of Kratikal Tech Ltd?
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Pavan Kumar serves as the Founder and CEO of Kratikal Tech Limited.
SBI Funds Management has launched its IPO with a price band of ₹545-₹574 per share. The issue comprises an Offer for Sale of 20.37 crore shares, with SBI and Amundi selling a combined 10% stake. The IPO could also help Amundi realise nearly ₹4,400 crore from its partial stake sale.
India's mutual fund industry is set to witness one of its biggest public issues as SBI Funds Management has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The company is India's largest asset management company (AMC) by quarterly average assets under management (QAAUM). It has maintained its leadership position since March 2021.
The proposed IPO is significant not only because of the company's size but also because of its ownership structure. Backed by State Bank of India (SBI) and European asset management giant Amundi, the company has built one of the country's largest investment platforms. Together, SBI and Amundi currently hold around 98% of SBI Funds Management.
The public issue will also provide partial exits to its promoter shareholders while bringing the country's largest fund house to the stock market.
The proposed IPO is entirely an Offer for Sale (OFS). There is no fresh issue of equity shares. As a result, SBI Funds Management will not receive any proceeds from the issue. Instead, the entire amount raised will go to the selling shareholders.
The offer comprises an Offer for Sale (OFS) of up to 20.37 crore equity shares with a face value of ₹1 each. As part of the issue, State Bank of India (SBI) will sell 12.83 crore shares, representing a 6.3% stake. Additionally, Amundi India Holding will sell 7.54 crore shares, equivalent to a 3.7% stake.
Since this is purely an OFS, the share sale will help the promoter shareholders partially monetise their investment, while the company will benefit from listing its shares on the stock exchanges.
The IPO will follow the book-building process. Up to 50% of the offer has been reserved for Qualified Institutional Bidders (QIBs), while at least 15% has been allocated to Non-Institutional Bidders (NIBs). Retail Individual Bidders (RIBs) will receive not less than 35% of the total offer.
Within the QIB category, the company may allocate up to 60% of the portion to anchor investors. A part of this anchor allocation has also been reserved for domestic mutual funds, life insurance companies and pension funds, subject to applicable regulations.
One of the biggest highlights of the IPO is the value created for Amundi over the years.
Amundi India Holding acquired its stake after taking over the holding of Société Générale in 2011. According to the DRHP, its weighted average cost of acquisition is just ₹4.35 per share. Based on the expected IPO valuation, the French asset manager is likely to realise close to ₹4,400 crore through the partial sale of its stake. This marks a sizeable return on an investment made nearly 15 years ago.
The company has fixed the IPO price band at ₹545 to ₹574 per share.
The issue will open for subscription on July 14, 2026, and close on July 16, 2026. The anchor investor book will open on July 13, 2026. The basis of allotment is expected to be finalised on July 17, while refunds and credit of shares to demat accounts are scheduled for July 20.
Accordingly, the company is expected to make its stock market debut on July 21, 2026.
A large group of top-tier investment banks is managing this IPO.
· Kotak
· Axis Capital
· BofA
· HSBC
· I-Sec
· Jefferies
· JM Financial
· Motilal Oswal
· SBICAPS
As the IPO is entirely an Offer for Sale, SBI Funds Management will not receive any proceeds from the issue. The entire amount raised will be received by the promoter selling shareholders, namely State Bank of India and Amundi India Holding.
While the company will not raise fresh capital, the listing is expected to enhance its visibility, strengthen corporate governance standards and provide liquidity to existing shareholders.
SBI Funds Management was incorporated in 1992 and started operations as SBI Funds Management Private Ltd. Over the years, it evolved into a joint venture between State Bank of India and Amundi. Today, its promoters are State Bank of India, Amundi India Holding and Amundi Asset Management.
The company benefits from the strengths of both its promoters. SBI, with more than 200 years of banking history, provides one of the widest distribution networks in the country. Amundi, Europe's largest asset manager and among the world's top ten asset managers, brings global investment expertise and research capabilities.
As of December 31, 2025, the company managed 126 mutual fund schemes across equity, debt and hybrid categories. Apart from mutual funds, it also offers portfolio management services, offshore funds and advisory services.
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, the company reported revenue from operations of ₹3,250.64 crore. Management fees continued to remain the primary source of income.
The company's quarterly average assets under management reached ₹29.04 lakh crore as of December 31, 2025. Out of this, mutual fund QAAUM stood at ₹12.50 lakh crore, while the remaining assets came from portfolio management services, offshore funds and advisory mandates.
The company also maintained a Return on Net Worth (RoNW) of 31.25% during the nine months.
Pavan Kumar serves as the Founder and CEO of Kratikal Tech Limited.
The Kratikal Tech IPO is scheduled to open for subscription on 30 June 2026 and close on 2 July 2026. Eligible investors can submit their applications during the subscription period through the ASBA facility or a supported online trading platform.
Kratikal Tech Limited provides AI-driven, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)-based cybersecurity solutions along with cybersecurity consulting and regulatory compliance services. Its offerings include people security management, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, governance, risk and compliance services, and cybersecurity awareness programmes. The long-term sustainability of its business model will depend on factors such as customer adoption, technological developments, execution of business strategy, and market conditions. Investors should refer to the offer document for details of the associated risks.
The Kratikal Tech IPO comprises 29,40,000 equity shares with an aggregate issue size of up to ₹39.69 crore, as disclosed in the offer documents.
The pre-apply facility allows eligible investors to submit an IPO application before the subscription period opens. The application is generally processed when the issue becomes available for bidding. Investors should complete any required payment authorisation within the prescribed timeline.
The IPO has a lot size of 1,000 shares. Based on the issue terms, retail individual investors are required to apply for a minimum of 2 lots (2,000 shares).
The tentative basis of allotment for the Kratikal Tech IPO is scheduled for 3 July 2026. The allotment timeline is subject to completion of the IPO process and may change if required.
Kfin Technologies Limited has been appointed as the registrar to the Kratikal Tech IPO. The registrar is responsible for processing IPO applications, finalising the basis of allotment, handling refunds where applicable, and facilitating the credit of shares to successful applicants.
No governance concerns or red flags have been indicated in the information provided. Applicants may review the company's prospectus for detailed disclosures related to its board, compliance practices, and management structure.
Investors can apply through the ASBA facility available via their bank's net banking portal or through a registered stockbroker's online trading platform. The application process involves selecting the IPO, entering the bid details, providing the required UPI ID where applicable, authorising the payment mandate, and submitting the application before the closing date.
Yes. A valid Demat account is required to apply for the Kratikal Tech IPO because any shares allotted through the issue will be credited electronically to the applicant's Demat account.
After the basis of allotment is finalised, investors can check their allotment status on the registrar's website by entering the required application details. If shares are allotted, they will be credited to the applicant's Demat account. If no shares are allotted, the blocked amount will be released in accordance with the applicable process.
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