First AI IPO: Mumbai-based Fractal Analytics is targeting a valuation of about INR 144.5 bn (USD 1.6 bn) to raise INR 28.34 bn (USD 314 mn) through an IPO that will be India’s first AI listing.

Timeline: Anchor bidding is scheduled for 6 February, the public offer will run from 9-11 February, and the company is expected to list around 16 February.

Revised size: The offering marks a sharp revision from the earlier reported plan to raise INR 49 bn, marking a 40% cut in the listing size.

Listing structure: The offering comprises a fresh issue of INR 10.24 bn and an offer for sale of INR 18.10 bn by existing shareholders, including TPG Fett Holdings and Quinag Bidco, according to a regulatory filing. Proceeds from the fresh issue will be used mainly to repay debt at the company’s US subsidiary, open new offices in India, and conduct research and development focused on generative AI.

Advisers: Kotak Mahindra Capital, Morgan Stanley, Axis Capital, and Goldman Sachs are the book running lead managers for the IPO. The registrar to the issue is MUFG Intime India.

Why it matters: Gulf sovereign and institutional investors have remained active in India’s technology and digital services sector in recent years, and Fractal’s listing will be among the larger enterprise AI floats to test overseas institutional demand.

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