
Powerica Limited is an integrated power solutions firm that has been in operation for more than 40 years, starting as a diesel generator (DG) set manufacturer in 1984. It operates through two primary divisions: the generator set business and the wind power business. In addition, Powerica's associate firm, Platino Automotive, creates retrofit emission control devices (RECDs) used to provide comprehensive solutions for reducing emissions from existing DG sets. The company has three manufacturing plants in Bengaluru, Silvassa and Khopoli, occupying 50,585 sq m, 39,395 sq. m, and 85,570 sq m space respectively. As of September 2025, the capacity usage rate was estimated to be approximately 82% for Bengaluru and approximately 83% for Silvassa. The DG set business is the main segment of the business's operation. It offers a wide range of generators powered by Cummins engines, with a capacity range from 7.5 kVA to 3,750 kVA, covering the whole range of low to high-horsepower applications. The company has an established (over 40 years) non-exclusive arrangement with Cummins India for the procurement of key elements such as alternators and engines. Powerica entered the large generator market in 1996 via an alliance with H-D Hyundai Heavy Industries, which manufactured Medium-speed Large Generators (MSLGs) with a capacity of 3,000 kVA to 10,000 kVA that can be operated either individually or in parallel as per customer requirements. The company began its renewable energy initiatives as an Independent Power Producer (IPP) in 2008, with its first project in Gujarat at a capacity of 4.8 MW and continues to grow with a total of 330.85 MW from 12 wind projects located exclusively in Gujarat. All projects operate under long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with GUVNL and SECI for a minimum of 25 years and an average remaining useful life of approximately 18 years, providing consistent and predictable cash flow for a long-term future. The company has established a solid national presence throughout India with 19 sales offices and 43 authorised dealers, employing 123 persons in sales. Its diverse customer base spans multiple industries, including real estate, healthcare, hospitality, banks, infrastructure, manufacturing, IT/data centres, government and defence. The customer base is very well diversified, with the top 10 customers representing approximately 22.7% of total sales in the DG business, thus reducing the company's dependency on a single customer. The company is currently building a 52.7 MW wind project (Orchid Phase II) at a tariff of ₹3.81/unit, expected to be operational by March 2027. The company has an extensive list of upcoming projects as well - there are approximately 280 MW of renewable energy projects (both wind and solar) currently planned in Gujarat by Powerica, which has developed EPC capabilities to execute Balance of Plant (BoP) EPC work on wind projects. Since 2012, it has completed over 450.4 MW of total projects, consisting of 254.5 MW of its own projects and 195.9 MW of third-party projects. Currently, the company has 435.6 MW of third-party projects in construction, with an additional 150 MW order already received. In addition to project execution, Powerica also provides O&M services for 296.5 MW of operational renewable energy through 10 projects. In addition to its renewable energy business, its 50% ownership in Platino Automotive places the company in the emissions control business; they produce RECDs for DG sets, with capacities ranging from 125 kVA to 10,000 kVA, for all major manufacturers. RECDs (receivers for emissions control devices) manufactured by Platino are compliant with the ARAI/ICAT certifications. The booming growth of data centres, which is expected to reach 4.7 GW of capacity by FY30 at a CAGR of ~27.4%, the rapid rollout of EV charging infrastructure, and increased defence and government spending on critical infrastructure are all significant factors driving strong long-term demand for DG sets and MSLGs across LHP, MHP, and HHP segments. On the renewable energy side, India's abundant onshore wind generation potential of 1,164 GW, an aggressive government expectation for the allocation of 10 GW of new onshore wind generation resources annually going forward through SECI and NTPC, a growing trajectory of Renewable Purchase Obligations to achieve 6.94% share of overall new onshore wind generation by FY30, and the emergence of hybrid onshore wind-solar generation solutions are creating a very large policy-backed pipeline for Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and EPC opportunities, especially in Gujarat. This company aims to take advantage of the increasing demand for DG sets because of data centres, electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, and the reliability of the electrical grid system. As well, they plan to aggressively add to their existing wind energy portfolio with new project awards and active execution of projects already in the pipeline. They are also focusing on hybrid renewable projects to lower costs and improve overall efficiency. Now, Powerica Limited is launching its initial public offering (IPO), which consists of a fresh issue of ₹700 crore and an offer for sale of ₹400 crore. The total issue size of the IPO is ₹1,100 crore, and its shares will be listed on the NSE and BSE. ### **How to pre-apply for the Powerica IPO?** You can pre-apply for the Powerica IPO on Upstox. The pre-application for this IPO, which means the pre-apply open date, usually begins a day before the IPO opens for subscription. Follow these steps to pre-apply for the IPO: - Login to your Upstox account, using your six-digit PIN - After successfully logging in, click on ‘Discover’ - On the Discover tab, you will find the ‘Invest in IPO’ section - Under the Invest in IPO section, look for the ‘Powerica IPO’ tab and click on it - Now fill in all the required information, like ‘bid price’ and ‘lot size’ - Confirm and click on ‘Pre-Apply’ - Accept the mandate on your UPI app ### **How to apply for the Powerica IPO?** If you are interested in this investment opportunity but unsure how to apply for the Powerica IPO, here are the steps that you need to follow. When the public issue opens for subscription, one can follow this step-by-step guide on how to apply for the Powerica IPO on Upstox: - Log in to your Upstox account, using your six-digit PIN - After logging in, click on ‘Discover’ - On the ‘Discover’ tab, you will find the ‘Invest in IPO’ section - Under the Invest in IPO section, look for the ‘Powerica IPO’ tab and click on it - Now fill in all the required information, like ‘bid price’ and ‘lot size’ - Confirm and click on ‘Apply’ - Accept the mandate on your UPI app ### **How to check the Powerica IPO allotment status? ** When the allotment process is completed, you can check the status of your application on the Upstox app. Share allotment is generally completed on the next working day after an IPO closes. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to check the Powerica IPO allotment status: - Login to your Upstox account, using your six-digit PIN - After logging in, click on ‘Discover’ - On the ‘Discover’ page, you will find the ‘Invest in IPO’ section - Under the Invest in IPO section, you will find the ‘View all’ option - Once you click on ‘View all’, you will be directed to the ‘IPO’ tab - In the ‘IPO’ tab, click on ‘My applications’ - In ‘My applications’, under the History section, your Powerica IPO allotment status will be mentioned.
| Date | GMP (₹) | Est. Listing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar | ₹0 | ₹395 | 0 |
| 26 Mar | ₹0 | ₹395 | 0 |
| 25 Mar | ₹0 | ₹395 | -4 |
| 24 Mar | ₹4 | ₹399 | -1 |
| 23 Mar | ₹5 | ₹400 | +1 |
| 22 Mar | ₹4 | ₹399 | -2 |
| 21 Mar | ₹6 | ₹401 | 0 |
| 20 Mar | ₹6 | ₹401 | 0 |
Bidding starts for all investor categories
Last day to place your bid
Share allotment finalised
Refunds credited for non-allottees
Allotted shares credited to demat account
Shares list on NSE / BSE
Post-close dates are indicative as per SEBI T+3 listing framework and may change per registrar updates.
| Investor Type | Min Lots | Min Shares | Min Amount | Max Lots | Max Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 37 | ₹14,615 | 13 | ₹189,995 | ≤ ₹2,00,000 |
| sHNI (Small HNI) | 14 | 518 | ₹204,610 | 68 | ₹993,820 | ₹2L – ₹10L |
| bHNI (Big HNI) | 69 | 2553 | ₹1,008,435 | 74 | ₹1,081,510 | > ₹10L |
| Category | Reservation | Shares Offered | Amount (₹ Cr) | Shares Bid | Subscribed | Allotment % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QIB | 50% | 14,285,715 | 550 | 0 | 0.00x | 100% |
| NII | 15% | 4,285,714 | 165 | 0 | 0.00x | 100% |
| Retail | 35% | 10,000,000 | 385 | 0 | 0.00x | 100% |
Retail is a lottery-based allotment when oversubscribed; QIB/NII get pro-rata. Probability ≈ 1 / subscription times (100% if under-subscribed).