By Wealthova | Last Updated: September 4, 2026
LCC Projects Limited, a rapidly growing multidisciplinary Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company, is gearing up to make its primary market debut with an upcoming ₹427.14 Crore mainboard IPO. Operating primarily in the high-demand irrigation and water supply sectors, the company executes large-scale infrastructure projects including the construction of dams, barrages, canals, pipe distribution networks, and massive multi-village water supply schemes. The subscription window for this book-built issue opens on September 9 and closes on September 11, 2026. The price band is set between ₹139 to ₹146 per equity share, comprising a fresh issue of ₹258.00 Crore alongside an Offer for Sale (OFS) of 1.16 Crore equity shares (aggregating to ₹169.14 Crore) by its existing promoters, including Arjan Suja Rabari and Laljibhai Arjanbhai Ahir. The company plans to utilize the fresh capital primarily to prepay or repay outstanding borrowings, fund the purchase of heavy construction equipment, and support general corporate purposes. Set to list on the BSE and NSE platforms, market participants are closely watching this highly profitable EPC player, backed by a massive ₹7,953.1 Crore order book. Below, we break down the financial health, industry risk factors, and our honest Smart Market Insights to help you decide if you should subscribe to this issue!
September 9, 2026
September 11, 2026
₹139 to ₹146
(Book Built)102 Shares
(Min. 1 Lot for Retail)₹427.14 Cr
₹258.00 Cr
35% Allocation
₹5 Base
Mainboard (BSE, NSE)
Incorporated in 2017 (transitioning from its legacy predecessor, M/s Laxmi Construction Co.), LCC Projects is a leading, multidisciplinary Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company. The company specializes primarily in complex, large-scale irrigation and water supply infrastructure. As India continues to prioritize national water security and agricultural efficiency, LCC Projects serves as a critical execution partner for major government initiatives.
While the IPO totals ₹427.14 Crore, existing promoters (including Arjan Suja Rabari and Laljibhai Arjanbhai Ahir) are offloading shares worth ₹169.14 Crore via an Offer for Sale (OFS). The company will solely retain the net proceeds from the ₹258.00 Crore Fresh Issue, which are strictly allocated to fortify the balance sheet and enhance execution capabilities:
| 📅 Period Ended | 📈 Total Income | 💼 Net Worth | 💰 PAT | 🏦 Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2024 | ₹2,449.79 | ₹382.83 | ₹122.00 | ₹1,129.99 |
| FY 2025 | ₹2,941.01 | ₹604.99 | ₹223.63 | ₹1,727.46 |
| FY 2026 | ₹3,639.45 | ₹888.41 | ₹286.44 | ₹2,447.54 |
| Financial KPI (FY26)* | Value |
|---|---|
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 32.24% (FY26) |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 27.63% (FY26) |
| EBITDA Margin | 14.15% (FY26) |
| PAT Margin | 7.87% (FY26) |
| Debt to Equity Ratio | 0.97 (FY26) |
| Return on Net Worth (RoNW) | 32.24% (FY26) |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | ₹10.42 (Pre-IPO) | ₹9.89 (Post-IPO) |
| Price/Earning (P/E) Ratio | 13.87x (Pre-IPO) | 14.76x (Post-IPO) |
| Shareholder Category | Pre-IPO Holding | Post-IPO Holding |
|---|---|---|
| Promoter & Promoter Group | 100.00% | 89.90% |
| Public / Institutional / Others | 0.00% | 10.10% |
LCC Projects Limited is heavily promoter-driven, backed by key founders Arjan Suja Rabari, Laljibhai Arjanbhai Ahir, and Maya Arjan Rabari. Prior to this public issue, the company was entirely closely held, with the promoter group commanding a formidable 100.00% equity stake. The ₹427.14 Crore IPO acts as the company's maiden dilution event. Post-issue—factoring in the ₹258.00 Crore fresh equity expansion alongside the promoters offloading roughly 1.16 Crore shares via the ₹169.14 Crore Offer for Sale (OFS)—the collective promoter holding will still remain exceptionally high at 89.90%. This indicates maximum "skin in the game" from the founding team. With nearly 90% of the equity still tightly locked with the promoters, the limited public float (10.10%) could lead to high demand scarcity and potential listing day volatility.
| Company Name | EPS (₹) | P/E Ratio (Post-IPO) | RoNW (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCC Projects Limited (IPO) | 9.89 | 14.76x | 32.24% |
| Enviro Infra Engineers Ltd | 10.42 | 19.14x | 15.28% |
| Vishnu Prakash R Punglia Ltd | -12.04 | N/A | N/A |
LCC Projects Limited has established itself as an agile, high-execution multidisciplinary EPC powerhouse, strategically capitalizing on India’s massive capital push into national water security, canal networks, and lift irrigation infrastructure. The company’s crowning strength lies in its monumental, revenue-visible order book of ₹7,953.18 Crore—providing more than 2.1x revenue cover over its FY26 top line. This execution scale is reflected directly in its accelerating financial trajectory: total revenue expanded aggressively from ₹2,449.79 Crore in FY24 to ₹3,639.45 Crore in FY26, while Profit After Tax (PAT) more than doubled from ₹122.00 Crore to ₹286.44 Crore.
Operationally, LCC Projects maintains industry-leading capital efficiency for a civil construction player, delivering a FY26 Return on Equity (ROE) of 32.24% and a Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of 27.63% alongside a stable 14.15% EBITDA margin. Furthermore, the fresh capital deployment is highly prudent: directing ₹180.00 Crore (~69.8%) of the ₹258.00 Crore fresh proceeds straight into retiring corporate debt will materially reduce finance charges and enhance net profit margins. That said, investors cannot ignore structural EPC risks: nearly 89% of revenue is dependent on state and central government tenders, which inherently exposes cash flows to bureaucratic receivable delays, working capital strain, and geographical project concentration across Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
At the upper price band of ₹146 per equity share (Face Value ₹5), the public issue commands a post-IPO P/E multiple of just 14.76x (based on FY26 post-issue EPS of ₹9.89). Compared to industry peers like Enviro Infra Engineers trading at ~19.14x, LCC Projects is priced with noticeable valuation comfort, leaving reasonable upside on the table for public market participants. Backed by enduring promoter ownership of nearly 89.90% and a standard retail ticket size of ₹14,892 (1 lot / 102 shares), this issue stands out as a fundamentally robust SUBSCRIBE for investors looking for reasonably valued exposure to India’s core infrastructure boom.
Disclaimer: The information provided above is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) carry market risks, and equity investments are subject to broader market fluctuations. Wealthova is not a SEBI-registered investment advisor. Always consult with a certified financial planner and conduct your own due diligence before locking up capital in any public issue.
| Role / Entity | Contact & Details |
|---|---|
| 📋 IPO Registrar |
Link Intime India Private Limited
C-101, 1st Floor, 247 Park, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai - 400083, Maharashtra, India
Phone: +91-22-4918-6200
Email: lccprojects.ipo@linkintime.co.in
Website: linkintime.co.in
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| 🏢 Company Contact |
LCC Projects Limited
2nd Floor, A Wing, Baleshwar Square, S.G. Highway, Ahmedabad - 380015, Gujarat, India
Phone: +91-79-2686-8686
Email: investors@lccprojects.com
Website: lccprojects.com
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| 💼 Merchant Bankers |
Systematix / IDBI Capital / Keynote
Book Running Lead Managers (Syndicate)
Systematix Email: investor@systematixgroup.in
IDBI Capital Email: lccprojects.ipo@idbicapital.com
Keynote Email: mbd@keynoteindia.net
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