Monolithisch India IPO Targets ₹82 Crore...
07 Jun, 2025
Mumbai-based Sri Lotus Developers, a company with deep roots in both the film and real estate industries, is set to hit the stock market with a Rs 792-crore initial public offering (IPO). The company, led by film producer and real estate entrepreneur Anand Pandit, recently received the green light from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its public issue. The IPO is expected to draw significant attention, not just for its financial prospects, but for its glittering list of investors from the Indian film fraternity.
In a pre-IPO private placement round last December, Sri Lotus Developers raised Rs 400 crore, attracting a star-studded roster of investors. Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan’s family trust each picked up stakes worth Rs 10 crore. Hrithik Roshan joined in with a Rs 1 crore investment, while other industry luminaries like Ajay Devgn, Ektaa Kapoor, Rajkumar Rao, and Tiger Shroff also participated. The round was further bolstered by high-net-worth individuals and ace investor Ashish Kacholia, who acquired a Rs 50 crore stake.
Anand Pandit’s office in Mumbai’s upscale Juhu neighborhood is adorned with film posters and portraits of stars, reflecting his dual identity as both a film producer and a real estate developer. Pandit, who has produced films starring Bachchan, Devgn, and Emraan Hashmi, says his true passion has always been real estate, a dream sparked by Bachchan’s role as a builder in the classic film Trishul. “The film production business happened over the years, but my main interest and passion is in real estate,” Pandit shared in a recent interview.
Sri Lotus Developers has completed three projects under its brand, residential developments Ayana and Ananya, and the office project Lotus Signature. The company is currently working on six more projects and has seven additional developments in the pipeline, all located in Mumbai. The focus remains on the premium segment, particularly in the Bandra-Andheri belt, home to many film industry personalities.
Financially, the company’s revenues nearly tripled in FY24, reaching over Rs 467 crore, with profits soaring to Rs 119.81 crore. The upcoming IPO proceeds, around Rs 550 crore, will be primarily used to complete ongoing projects and fuel further business development.
Sri Lotus Developers has become a trusted brand among Bollywood celebrities, many of whom have purchased offices and homes through the company. Stars like Ajay Devgn, Sara Ali Khan, and Kartik Aaryan have bought properties, often renting them out to film and television production houses. Despite the high-profile clientele, Pandit emphasizes that the company is not dependent on celebrity sales. Instead, it’s the strength of personal relationships and trust that has driven business. “The industry is cash-rich and trusts only a select few. We are among them. They know that Lotus is a brand ‘jo ghar ka hai’ (of one’s own home),” Pandit explained.
While the IPO will provide necessary funding for ongoing and future projects, Pandit sees the public listing as a step toward greater market recognition. “The listing is more for recognition, and not just for funding projects,” he said. With a strong track record, celebrity backing, and ambitious plans for Mumbai’s real estate market, Sri Lotus Developers is poised to make a splash on Dalal Street.
With its unique blend of Bollywood glamour and real estate expertise, Sri Lotus Developers’ IPO is set to be one of the most talked-about public issues of the year. As the company gears up for its next phase of growth, all eyes will be on how this star-powered enterprise performs in the public market.
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