BLS E-Services Ltd IPO

BLS E-Services Limited is a technology enabled digital service provider, providing (i) Business Correspondents, (ii) Assisted Eservices; and (iii) E-Governance Services at grass root levels in India. A key stakeholder in each of its business segments are merchants, for delivery of its products and services to the citizens. The Company acts as Business Correspondents to provide banking products and services on behalf of major banks in India. Further, the company provides assisted e-services through retailers and digital stores. The Company also facilitates delivery of various e-governance initiatives of the State Governments in India by providing various information communication technology enabled citizen centric services.

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BLS E-Services Ltd IPO Details

Details

Total Shares OfferedOffer to PublicRetail Max (Shares)Pre Issue Promoters HoldingExchangeIssue size
₹ 230.3 LTBA₹ 20.73 L₹ 612.16 LBSE₹ 310.91 Cr
IPO Open DateClose DateLot SizeMin InvestmentIssue TypeListing Date
30 Jan, 2401 Feb, 24108 ₹ 13,932 Book Building06 Feb, 24

BLS E-Services Ltd IPO Dates

  • 30 Jan 2024

    Opening date

  • 01 Feb 2024

    Closing date

  • 02 Feb 2024

    Basis of
    Allotment

  • 05 Feb 2024

    Initiation of
    Refunds

  • 05 Feb 2024

    Credit of
    Shares

  • 06 Feb 2024

    Listing date

Details

SectorType
SectorComputers - Software - Medium
Sub SectorSmall
Issue TypeBook Building

Subscription Status

*Values are in Lakhs

Investor TypeSubscription TimesShares Offered*Shares Bid*
QIB49.32x15545250766713708
NII300.14x3109050933147108
Retail237x2072700491224176
Employee0x00
Total96.67x230300002226368484

Subscription Status

Investor Type

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NII

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Employee

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*Values are in Lakhs

BLS E-Services Ltd Financial Status

Income Statement

Balance Sheet

Particulars (in Rs. Crores)FY23FY22FY21
Revenue from operations301.48243.0696.70
EBITDA10.941.66-9.16
PAT7.251.03-6.53
Total Assets215.637.296.66
Share Capital90.8666.730.01
Total Borrowings8.364.356.10
Operating Activities (Net Cash)7.461.05-6.52
Investing Activities (Net Cash)131.41130.8912.51
Financing Activities (Net Cash)8.364.356.10
Net Cashflow203.321.210.56

Particulars (in Rs. Crores)

Revenue from operations

EBITDA

PAT

Total Assets

Share Capital

Total Borrowings

Operating Activities (Net Cash)

Investing Activities (Net Cash)

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About BLS E-Services Ltd

BLS E-Services Limited was incorporated in New Delhi, as `BLS E-Services Private Limited', a private limited company under the Companies Act, 2013, pursuant to a certificate of incorporation dated April 12, 2016, issued by the Deputy Registrar of Companies, Central Registration Centre. Thereafter, the Company was converted from a private limited company to a public limited company, pursuant to a resolution passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on December 23, 2022 and in the extraordinary general meeting of its Shareholders held on December 29, 2022 , and consequently, the name of the Company was changed to `BLS E-Services Limited', and a fresh certificate of incorporation dated April 10, 2023, was issued by the Registrar of Companies, National Capital Territory of Delhi and Haryana (RoC) to the Company.

In India, technology has significantly improved the accessibility and affordability of financial services that were previously inaccessible to the unbanked or underbanked masses. Business Correspondents is one of the initiatives to increase financial inclusion and provide banking services to financially excluded people in all parts of the country, especially in the rural areas. Total digital payments in India have witnessed significant growth over the past few years. Between Fiscal 2018 and 2023, the volume of digital payments transactions has increased from 14.6 billion to 113.9 billion, causing its share in overall payment transactions to increase from 59% in Fiscal 2018 to 99% in Fiscal 2023.

BLS E-Services Limited is a technology enabled digital service provider, providing (i) Business Correspondents, (ii) Assisted Eservices; and (iii) E-Governance Services at grass root levels in India. A key stakeholder in each of its business segments are merchants, for delivery of its products and services to the citizens. The Company acts as Business Correspondents to provide banking products and services on behalf of major banks in India. Further, the company provides assisted e-services through retailers and digital stores. The Company also facilitates delivery of various e-governance initiatives of the State Governments in India by providing various information communication technology enabled citizen centric services.

Peer Comparison:

  • eMudhra Ltd

BLS E-Services Ltd IPO Key Points

Strengths

  • Asset light business model.
  • We enable social and financial inclusion in India.
  • Multiple cross-selling and up-selling opportunities, network effect and wide reach for customer acquisition.
  • Business model with diverse sources of revenue and negligible customer acquisition and retention costs.
  • Successful track record of its acquisitions.

Risk

  • The company predominantly undertakes fee and commission-based activities, and its financial performance may be adversely affected by the company inability to generate income from such activities.
  • Its contracts with respect to E-Governance projects are awarded to its Promoter, BLS International Services Limited by governmental agencies for providing G2C services to the citizens.
  • As a result of its limited operating history, the company may not be able to compete successfully, and it may be difficult to evaluate its business and future operating results on the basis of the company past performance.

Strategy

  • Strengthening and integrating its technology backbone.
  • Grow its merchants and BLS Stores network.
  • Pursue strategic investments and acquisitions to enhance product and service capabilities.
  • Leverage existing market position to grow each business segments, with an aim to improve cross-selling results.
  • Asset light business model.
  • We enable social and financial inclusion in India.
  • Multiple cross-selling and up-selling opportunities, network effect and wide reach for customer acquisition.
  • Business model with diverse sources of revenue and negligible customer acquisition and retention costs.
  • Successful track record of its acquisitions.

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Get your FAQs right

BLS E-Services Ltd's IPO offers shares for up to ₹ 0 L It begins on Jan 30, 2024 and ends on Feb 1, 2024.

The price of BLS E-Services Ltd IPO ranges between ₹129 to ₹135 per share.

The BLS E-Services Ltd IPO opens on Jan 30, 2024 and closes on Feb 1, 2024.

The allotment for the BLS E-Services Ltd IPO will be finalised on Feb 2, 2024. The shares will be listed on BSE and NSE on Feb 6, 2024.

The minimum lot size for BLS E-Services Ltd IPO is 108 shares, priced between ₹129 to ₹135 per share.

The GMP (Grey Market Premium) of BLS E-Services Ltd IPO fluctuates based on market demand and sentiment.

To check the allotment status of BLS E-Services Ltd IPO, visit the registrar's website, select the IPO, enter your PAN Card number, Application Number, or DP Client ID, and click 'search.'

The BLS E-Services Ltd IPO is getting listed on the BSE and NSE. Bidding opens on Jan 30, 2024, and closes on Feb 1, 2024. The allotment is finalised on Feb 2, 2024.

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