The Horizon Industrial Parks IPO has entered its third and final day of bidding, with the issue seeing a relatively subdued response so far. In the grey market, the IPO is trading at a modest 2% premium to its issue price, indicating expectations of a positive, albeit limited, listing gain.

By the end of Day 2, the issue was subscribed 24% overall against the 25.13 crore shares on offer. The retail portion was subscribed 43%, with investors bidding for the 4.55 crore shares reserved for them.

The Rs 2,600 crore IPO consists entirely of a fresh issue of 43.34 crore shares. The bidding window closes on August 19, 2026, while the IPO allotment is expected to be finalized on August 20.

The company has set the price band at Rs 57–Rs 60 per share, with a minimum lot size of 250 shares. At the upper end of the price band, retail investors will need a minimum investment of Rs 15,000 for one lot.

The shares are proposed to be listed on both the NSE and BSE, with the tentative listing date scheduled for August 24, 2026.

JM Financial Ltd. is the book-running lead manager for the issue, while Kfin Technologies Ltd. is serving as the registrar.

Horizon Industrial Parks IPO Subscription Status

The Horizon Industrial Parks IPO received an overall subscription of 24% by the end of Day 2, with bids placed for the 25.13 crore shares on offer.

The retail investor portion was subscribed 43%, with bids coming in for the 4.55 crore shares reserved for Retail Individual Investors (RIIs).

Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) subscribed to 21% of their allocated 13.65 crore shares, while the Non-Institutional Investor (NII) category saw 16% subscription for the 6.82 crore shares on offer.

Horizon Industrial Parks IPO GMP

The Horizon Industrial Parks IPO continues to command a modest premium in the grey market. The latest GMP stands at Rs 1 per share, representing a 2% premium over the upper issue price of Rs 60.

At the current GMP, the IPO is estimated to list at around Rs 61 per share, implying a potential gain of approximately Rs 1 per share for investors who receive shares at the upper end of the price band.

How IPO proceeds will be utilised

The company intends to use the net proceeds from the IPO primarily to reduce its debt obligations. Of the total proceeds, Rs 2,250 crore has been earmarked for the repayment and/or prepayment of certain borrowings.

A substantial portion of the funds will go towards repaying loans availed by the company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, including Bagur Logistics Park Pvt. Ltd., Embassy Industrial Park Hosur Pvt. Ltd., Farukhnagar Logistics Parks LLP, FRK II Industrial Park Pvt. Ltd., Goodluck Buildtech Pvt. Ltd., ILV Distripark Pvt. Ltd., ILV Distripark (MWC) Pvt. Ltd., Jindpur Industrial Park Pvt. Ltd., and Kalina Warehousing Pvt. Ltd., among others.

The proposed debt reduction is expected to strengthen the company’s balance sheet and lower its financial obligations and associated costs. Any surplus proceeds may be utilised for general corporate purposes, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Horizon Industrial Parks Ltd. recorded a 75% year-on-year increase in total income, which rose from Rs 439.35 crore in FY25 to Rs 767.84 crore in FY26. Despite the strong growth in income, profitability remained under pressure, with the company’s net loss widening to Rs 203 crore in FY26 from Rs 178 crore in FY25.

Incorporated in 2009, Horizon Industrial Parks, backed by Blackstone Group, is India’s largest industrial and logistics infrastructure developer, owner, and operator by total network, according to a JLL report. As of the DRHP date, the company owns 45 logistics and industrial assets across 10 major Indian cities, totaling 58.01 million square feet (msf).

The company develops and leases large, modern warehouses and industrial facilities to major companies. Its core asset types include Fulfillment Centers (Warehousing), Industrial Facilities, and In-City Centers: Located close to consumers to support last-mile delivery and used for dark stores, pharmaceuticals, cloud kitchens, retail, and services. The company has a total pipeline of 6.31 msf across seven cities. In addition, the company offers turnkey solutions, solar energy solutions, cold storage facilities, on-site staff accommodation, skill development centers, and other value-added services.

As of November 30, 2025, the company has served more than 100 customers across key sectors, including e-commerce, retail, fast-moving consumer goods (“FMCG”), renewable energy, auto-ancillary, and manufacturing. Its scale, technical capabilities, network of strategically located sites, and full-service offerings enable it to partner with both multinational corporations (“MNCs”) and domestic companies.

Should you subscribe?

According to a Master Capital Services research report, India’s industrial and logistics sector is poised for strong growth, driven by rising manufacturing, consumption, e-commerce activity and increasing demand for Grade A infrastructure. Combined Grade A and B stock reached 531.6 msf in CY2025, growing at a 15.6% CAGR during CY2020–CY2025, while Grade A stock is projected to grow at a 25.3% CAGR to 943.6 msf by CY2030. Occupancy is also expected to rise from 92.4% in CY2025 to 96.8% by CY2030, highlighting sustained demand for premium facilities.

In this favourable environment, Horizon Industrial Parks is well positioned to benefit through its strategically located Grade A fulfilment centres, industrial facilities and in-city centres. Its integrated solutions—including built-to-suit and plug-and-play facilities, cold storage, energy and material-handling solutions—help customers improve operational efficiency. With strong customer relationships, technical capabilities, a healthy development pipeline and a focus on acquisitions and greenfield expansion, Horizon is well placed to capture India’s growing demand for modern industrial and logistics infrastructure. Investors may consider the IPO as a potential long-term investment opportunity.