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Varmora Granito Limited is a manufacturer of ceramic tiles and bathware, having nine plants in Morbi in Gujarat. It is amongst the top five tile manufacturers in India as per revenues and has been converted as a public limited company with effect from May 2025 The proposed IPO will comprise a fresh issue of ₹400 crore and an OFS by Kastura Investments and promoter shareholders. The IPO was approved by SEBI on December 15, 2025.
The company is in a cyclically exposed industry tied to real estate and infrastructure spending. It is subject to raw material cost volatility, competitive pressure and working capital intensity. According to industry reports referenced in the DRHP, the growth of the sector in the medium term is supported by rising domestic housing demand and government infrastructure initiatives. Investors are advised to refer to the DRHP and other publicly disclosed information before making any investment decision.
India's ceramic tile sector ranks among the world's largest by volume. The demand for tiles depends on the real estate cycles, infrastructure spending and renovation activity. Varmora Granito operates in this terrain from Morbi, Gujarat, the hub of tile manufacturing in India.
Varmora Granito Limited has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on August 07, 2025. The company manufactures ceramic tiles, bathware and building materials. The IPO comprises a fresh issue and offer for sale and has been approved by SEBI on December 15, 2025.
This article summarises the company’s operations, financial condition, industry position and business risks based on the DRHP and publicly available information.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| IPO Type | Book Built Issue |
| IPO Open Date | To be announced |
| IPO Close Date | To be announced |
| Face Value | ₹2 per equity share |
| Price Band | To be announced |
| Lot Size | To be announced |
| Fresh Issue | Up to ₹400 crore |
| Offer for Sale | Up to 5,24,35,268 equity shares |
| Listing Exchange | NSE and BSE |
The public issue comprises both a fresh issue and an offer for sale (OFS). The Fresh Issue is valued at ₹400 crore, and proceeds go entirely to the company.
The OFS covers up to 5,24,35,268 equity shares, split between Kastura Investments—an affiliate of Carlyle Group holding 36.42% pre-offer stake—and promoter group members Parsotambhai Jivrajbhai Patel, Ramanbhai Jivrajbhai Varmora and Vallabhbhai Jivrajbhai Varmora.
The final price band, issue dates and lot size are yet to be announced.
Varmora Granito Limited was incorporated in 2003 as a private limited company in Gujarat. The company later became a public company in May 2025. Its promoters are Bhavesh Vallabhdas Varmora, Hiren R Varmora and Pramodkumar Parsotambhai Patel. Varmora is headquartered in Rajkot, Gujarat.
Varmora Granito manufactures and sells ceramic tiles, bathware products and building materials. Its tile portfolio includes digitally printed wall tiles, double-charge tiles, homogenous-body slabs, high-gloss tiles and kitchen slabs. The company also produces bathroom fittings and sanitaryware.
The company operates nine manufacturing units located in Morbi, Gujarat. Morbi is India's largest ceramic tile production cluster, offering cost advantages, raw material access and export infrastructure. This geographic positioning helps manage input costs and reach markets efficiently.
The company operates through multiple subsidiaries: Covertek Ceramica, Varmora Sanitaryware and Simola Tiles. This structure supports both tile manufacturing and bathware production across different brand lines.
Varmora Granito generates revenue from the sale of ceramic tiles to domestic and international buyers. The company sells through both direct institutional channels and dealer networks.
Its principal revenue streams include:
Vitrified tiles (GVT) and technical products (84.19% of revenue in FY2026)
In-house manufactured products (82.40% of revenue in FY2026)
Bathware products
Building materials
Domestic sales through institutional and dealer channels
International sales
In FY2025, Varmora Granito ranked amongst the top 5 tile manufacturers in India by revenue. As per the DRHP, the company has demonstrated the highest revenue growth amongst the selected listed peers in the tile sector from FY2023 to FY2025, according to the Technopak Report.
The company’s products are sold into the residential and commercial markets and sold both domestically and internationally. With its scale of operations and manufacturing footprint, it is a mid-sized player in the organised tile industry in India.
The ceramic tile market in India is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 8-10% between 2024 and 2028. Growth drivers include urban housing demand, infrastructure development, renovation spending, and consumer upgrades across the income spectrum.
The growth in the sector is supported by government schemes for housing and smart city projects. Real estate activity has bounced back from the post-pandemic slump. Tile demand is directly tied to these construction and renovation cycles.
The industry faces import competition, variable energy prices, and pressure on raw material costs. Domestic manufacturers with scale, technology, and distribution networks stand to capture growth disproportionately.
This section gives an overview of the business growth, profitability and balance sheet position of Varmora Granito Limited based on financial performance reported in the DRHP. The table below summarises the key financial parameters on a restated consolidated basis.
| Financials (₹ crore) | 31 March 2026 | 31 March 2025 | 31 March 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income | 1,562.52 | 1,492.67 | 1,472.58 |
| EBITDA | 221.55 | 198.29 | 150.33 |
| Profit After Tax | 55.09 | 30.77 | 44.93 |
| Total Assets | 1,509.87 | 1,589.80 | 1,476.16 |
| Net Worth | 810.21 | 743.19 | 703.36 |
Top five by revenue among listed peers. The Technopak Report identified the company as the fastest-growing by revenue CAGR among selected listed tile players between FY2023 and FY2025.
First mover in digitally printed wall tiles (2010) and early adopter of double-charge tiles (2012), homogenous-body slabs (2006) and high-gloss tiles (2017). Innovation history supports premium positioning.
Concentration in India's largest tile manufacturing cluster provides cost advantages, raw material proximity and export infrastructure access.
EBITDA and PAT margins both expanded in FY2026. Borrowings fell by ₹147 crore year-on-year. Net worth grew consistently across the three-year period.
Tiles, bathware, and kitchen slabs across multiple brands and subsidiaries reduce concentration risk on any single product category.
Tile demand is directly related to real estate cycles. A slowdown in housing or infrastructure activity would squeeze volumes and margins.
Global commodity pricing impacts energy costs and ceramic input costs. These costs are not always immediately passed on to customers.
At home, tile manufacturers compete with one another and with foreign manufacturers. Price pressure and market share wars could squeeze profitability.
Total borrowings of ₹357.95 crore as of FY2026 continue to be material. However, the company intends to utilise a portion of the Fresh Issue proceeds to retire debt.
PAT margins remain relatively thin, so the company will have limited ability to absorb cost shocks. Operating leverage can work both ways due to fixed manufacturing and distribution costs.
Tile manufacturing and distribution ties up working capital in the form of inventory and receivables. Any stress in working capital could impact liquidity.
The introduction of new products or entry into new geographic markets involves execution and demand risks that cannot be fully anticipated in advance.
Before evaluating the IPO, investors might want to consider the following factors:
Revenue and PAT growth trajectory FY2024 to FY2026
Trends and sustainability of EBITDA and PAT margins
Fresh Issue – Planned Use of Proceeds
Impact of total borrowing levels pre- and post-IPO
Real estate cycle outlook and its impact on tile demand
Blend of overseas and domestic revenues and geopolitical risks
Management’s track record and strategy execution
Potential for product portfolio concentration and diversification.
Complexity of the subsidiary structure and inter-company finance
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