Manipal Payment & Identity Solutions Ltd is launching an ₹805-crore mainboard IPO at a price band of ₹322 to ₹339 per share, with the issue opening on 9 September 2026 and closing on 11 September 2026. The Manipal Payment IPO comprises a ₹320-crore fresh issue and a ₹485-crore offer for sale by promoter Manipal Technologies, implying a post-issue market capitalisation of approximately ₹7,858 crore at the upper price band. The company is a major Indian manufacturer of payment cards and identity solutions, with exposure to payment, secure printing, IoT and anti-counterfeit applications.
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Table of Contents
- Manipal Payment IPO Details
- Manipal Payment IPO Dates
- Manipal Payment IPO Price, Lot Size and Investment
- How to Apply for the Manipal Payment IPO
- Manipal Payment & Identity Solutions Business Overview
- Market Position and Manufacturing Footprint
- Manipal Payment Financial Performance
- Revenue and Profitability Analysis
- Manipal Payment IPO Valuation
- Manipal Payment IPO Peer Comparison
- Use of Manipal Payment IPO Proceeds
- Manipal Payment IPO Shareholding Pattern
- Manipal Payment IPO GMP and Expected Listing
- Manipal Payment IPO Strengths
- Manipal Payment IPO Risks
- Who Should Apply for the Manipal Payment IPO?
- Manipal Payment IPO Key Dates
- Manipal Payment IPO Review: Final Verdict
- Frequently Asked Questions
The Manipal Payment IPO is a book-built mainboard issue comprising both a fresh issue and an offer for sale. The fresh capital will primarily fund equipment-related capital expenditure, while the OFS represents a promoter sell-down.
| IPO Parameter |
Details |
| Issuer |
Manipal Payment & Identity Solutions Ltd (MPISL) |
| Issue type |
Book-built, Fresh Issue + OFS |
| Total issue size |
Up to ₹805 crore |
| Fresh issue |
₹320 crore |
| Offer for Sale |
₹485 crore by Manipal Technologies |
| Price band |
₹322 to ₹339 per share |
| Face value |
₹2 per share |
| Lot size |
44 shares |
| IPO opening date |
9 September 2026 |
| IPO closing date |
11 September 2026 |
| Listing date |
17 September 2026 |
| Exchanges |
BSE and NSE |
| Registrar |
MUFG Intime India Pvt Ltd |
| Lead managers |
Motilal Oswal, Axis Capital, ICICI Securities, IIFL Capital, Nuvama Wealth |
At the upper price band of ₹339, the company is valued at approximately ₹7,858 crore after the issue.
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Get the latest details on the Manipal Payment IPO, including the price band, lot size, issue structure, subscription timeline, and listing details.
The Manipal Payment IPO timeline begins with anchor bidding on 8 September 2026, followed by the public issue from 9 September to 11 September.
| IPO Event |
Date |
| Anchor bidding |
8 September 2026 |
| IPO opens |
9 September 2026 |
| IPO closes |
11 September 2026 |
| Allotment finalisation |
15 September 2026 |
| Refunds / demat credit |
16 September 2026 |
| Listing |
17 September 2026 |
The shares are scheduled to list on both the BSE and NSE on 17 September 2026.
The Manipal Payment IPO price band is ₹322 to ₹339 per equity share, with each lot containing 44 shares. At the upper price band, a retail investor needs ₹14,916 to apply for one lot.
| Application |
Shares |
Amount at ₹339 |
| 1 lot |
44 |
₹14,916 |
| 5 lots |
220 |
₹74,580 |
| 13 lots |
572 |
₹1,93,908 |
The maximum retail application is 13 lots, equivalent to 572 shares and an investment of ₹1,93,908 at the upper band.
Investor Categories
The issue allocation is divided between retail investors, non-institutional investors and qualified institutional buyers.
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Retail Individual Investors: Up to 10% of the net issue, with applications permitted for 1 to 13 lots.
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NII/HNI investors: Up to 15% of the issue, with a minimum application of 14 lots, or 616 shares, worth approximately ₹2.09 lakh at ₹339.
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QIBs: At least 75% of the issue is reserved for qualified institutional buyers.
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Anchor investors: The anchor book opens one day before the public issue, on 8 September 2026.
Retail investors can apply for the Manipal Payment IPO in multiples of the 44-share lot size, subject to the maximum retail limit of 13 lots. At the upper price band of ₹339, the minimum application is ₹14,916.
Non-institutional investors must apply for at least 14 lots, equivalent to 616 shares. Large HNI applications typically begin at 68 lots under the stated application structure.
Investors should consider the IPO price, valuation, business prospects, financial performance and risks rather than relying solely on the expected listing premium.
Manipal Payment & Identity Solutions Ltd, or MPISL, was incorporated in 2008 and operates as a Manipal Group company. It manufactures payment cards and provides identity and secure solutions for banks, fintech companies, NBFCs and government bodies.
Its operations extend across India and international markets, giving the company exposure to both domestic and global demand for secure payment and identification products.
Manipal Payment Business Model and Product Segments
MPISL operates across three broad solution categories: payment solutions, identity solutions, and secure and IoT solutions.
Payment solutions include:
- Credit and debit cards
- Cheque services
- NFC and QR payment solutions
- Payment-enabled wearables
- Digital automation
Identity solutions include:
- Driving licences
- National identity cards
- Secure printing
Secure and IoT solutions include:
- Tamper-evident packaging
- RFID track-and-trace solutions
- Excise labels with encrypted QR codes
- Anti-counterfeit solutions
This product mix means the company's business is not limited to physical payment cards. It also participates in secure identification, transaction-related services, smart tagging and anti-counterfeit applications.
Manipal Payment has a significant position in India's payment-card manufacturing market. Based on the supplied FY26 data, the company accounted for approximately 36.4% of credit-card issuance and 30.9% of debit-card issuance in India.
The company operates 10 facilities and 19 production units across 11 cities in India.
Manipal Payment was ranked 14th globally and was the highest-ranked company in India in terms of payment-card shipments, including cards with chips and magstripe, in 2023, according to the F&S Report.
Its operations and footprint extend across the UK, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East and Africa, providing geographical diversification beyond the Indian market.
MPISL has maintained revenue growth across FY24 to FY26, although its PAT declined in FY26. The financial performance therefore presents a combination of steady top-line expansion, strong operating profitability and a lower reported profit after tax in the latest year.
FY24 Financial Performance
| Financial Metric |
FY24 |
| Revenue from operations |
₹1,247.52 cr |
| Total income |
₹1,267.97 cr |
| EBITDA |
₹355.57 cr |
| PAT |
₹249.17 cr |
FY25 Financial Performance
| Financial Metric |
FY25 |
| Revenue from operations |
₹1,256.07 cr |
| Total income |
₹1,277.11 cr |
| EBITDA |
₹408.76 cr |
| PAT |
₹282.21 cr |
FY26 Financial Performance
| Financial Metric |
FY26 |
| Revenue from operations |
₹1,326.75 cr |
| Total income |
₹1,356.59 cr |
| EBITDA |
₹455.83 cr |
| PAT |
₹253.46 cr |
Revenue from operations increased from ₹1,256.07 crore in FY25 to ₹1,326.75 crore in FY26, representing 5.6% year-on-year growth.
Total income also increased from ₹1,277.11 crore to ₹1,356.59 crore during the same period.
EBITDA rose from ₹408.76 crore in FY25 to ₹455.83 crore in FY26. Based on FY26 total income, the EBITDA margin was approximately 33.60%, indicating strong operating profitability.
However, PAT declined from ₹282.21 crore in FY25 to ₹253.46 crore in FY26, a decline of approximately 10.2%. The comparison is affected by the presence of approximately ₹110 crore of exceptional gains in FY25, which created a high base.
The FY26 PAT margin was approximately 18.68%.
Return Ratios and Balance Sheet
MPISL reported strong return metrics in FY26:
- ROE: 29.35%
- ROCE: 32.69%
- RoNW: 22.93%
The company's FY26 assets stood at approximately ₹1,160.90 crore. Debt-to-equity is reported as negligible or represented as "–" in key summaries, indicating limited reported leverage.
For investors assessing the Manipal Payment IPO, the combination of strong operating margins, high return ratios and limited reported leverage is a key part of the investment case. At the same time, the FY26 PAT decline needs to be considered when assessing the sustainability of earnings.
The Manipal Payment IPO valuation is an important consideration because the company is being offered at a premium to the stated peer P/E multiple.
At the upper price band of ₹339, MPISL has an implied post-issue market capitalisation of approximately ₹7,858 crore.
Its FY26 per-share metrics are as follows:
| Valuation Metric |
FY26 |
| Basic EPS – Pre-issue |
₹11.40 |
| Post-issue EPS |
₹10.93 |
| IPO price |
₹339 |
| Pre-issue P/E |
29.74x |
| Post-issue P/E |
31.02x |
| NAV per share |
₹48.84 |
| RoNW |
22.93% |
At the upper price band of ₹339, the IPO is valued at approximately 29.74x FY26 earnings on a pre-issue basis and 31.02x on a post-issue basis.
This means investors are paying a sizeable earnings multiple for the company's market position, profitability and growth opportunities.
Seshaasai Technologies Ltd is the illustrative peer provided for comparing MPISL's valuation and return metrics.
| Metric |
MPISL |
Seshaasai Technologies |
| P/E |
~29.74x |
~24.97x |
| RoNW |
22.93% |
16.81% |
| NAV |
₹48.84 |
₹88.15 |
| Income |
₹1,356.59 cr total revenue |
₹1,441.14 cr |
MPISL's valuation is higher on a P/E basis than the stated peer. However, its RoNW of 22.93% is also higher than Seshaasai Technologies' 16.81%.
The comparison suggests that the Manipal Payment IPO is not a low-valuation offering, but the premium is accompanied by stronger return-on-net-worth metrics and a strong position in the payment-card manufacturing niche.
The ₹320-crore fresh issue is primarily intended to finance capital expenditure on equipment and related expansion.
Approximately ₹238.43 crore is earmarked for purchasing and setting up new and second-hand equipment across several facilities.
The planned expenditure covers:
- Card manufacturing, personalisation bureau and cheque-printing facilities in Manipal, Karnataka
- Personalisation and cheque-printing facilities in Chennai, Noida and Navi Mumbai
- Cheque-printing facilities in Navi Mumbai and Howrah
- Central cards processing centres, including Chhattisgarh RTO
- Smart tagging and IoT facility in Manipal
The remaining fresh-issue proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.
The capex strategy is directly linked to increasing or improving capacity across cards, cheque services, secure identification and IoT-related solutions. This gives the fresh capital a clear operational purpose rather than using the majority of proceeds for general corporate requirements.
The IPO will reduce the promoter group's ownership while increasing the public shareholding.
Pre-IPO Shareholding
| Shareholding |
Pre-IPO |
| Promoters & promoter group |
61.55% |
| Public / others |
38.45% |
Post-IPO Shareholding
| Shareholding |
Post-IPO |
| Promoters & promoter group |
53.92% |
| Public / others |
46.08% |
The promoter and promoter group holding is expected to decline from 61.55%, representing 139.30 million shares, to 53.92%, representing approximately 124.996 million shares.
Manipal Technologies, associated with the Pai family, is expected to retain approximately 53.92% after the IPO.
Other notable pre-IPO shareholders include:
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Touchstone Trust: approximately 6.35%
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Nuvama: approximately 5.65%
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Think Investments: approximately 2.74%
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Mukul Agrawal: approximately 2.47%
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Amicus Capital: approximately 2.19%
The sizeable OFS component means existing shareholders are monetising part of their holdings through the IPO.
As of 7 September 2026, the supplied grey market premium for the Manipal Payment IPO is approximately ₹30 per share.
At the upper IPO price of ₹339, this implies an indicative listing price of approximately ₹369.
| GMP Indicator |
Approximate Value |
| IPO upper price band |
₹339 |
| Current GMP |
₹30 |
| GMP-implied price |
₹369 |
| Indicative listing gain |
~8.5% to 9.1% |
| Gain per 44-share lot |
~₹1,320 |
The ₹30 GMP represents a potential gain of approximately ₹1,320 on one 44-share lot if the implied premium translates fully into the listing price.
However, GMP is unofficial and volatile. It should be treated as a market-sentiment indicator rather than a guaranteed listing gain.
The Manipal Payment IPO investment case rests on the company's market position, profitability, diversification and planned capital expenditure.
1. Strong Position in Payment Cards
MPISL has an estimated FY26 share of 36.4% in credit-card issuance and 30.9% in debit-card issuance in India. Its leading domestic position provides an important competitive advantage within its core payment-card business.
2. Diversified Product Portfolio
The company operates beyond payment cards, with exposure to cheques, NFC and QR solutions, payment-enabled wearables, secure identity documents, smart tagging, RFID and anti-counterfeit solutions.
This diversification can reduce reliance on any single product category.
3. Strong Profitability and Returns
The company reported a FY26 EBITDA margin of approximately 33.60%, PAT margin of approximately 18.68%, ROE of 29.35% and ROCE of 32.69%.
These metrics indicate strong profitability and capital efficiency despite the decline in reported PAT.
4. Capex-Driven Expansion
A significant portion of the fresh issue is allocated towards equipment for card manufacturing, personalisation, cheque printing, central processing and smart tagging and IoT facilities.
The use of proceeds therefore has a direct connection with expanding and upgrading operating capabilities.
5. International Presence
MPISL operates across the UK, Europe, APAC, and MEA, and its global ranking in magstripe card shipments supports its international footprint.
Despite its strong market position and profitability, investors should consider several risks before applying for the Manipal Payment IPO.
1. FY26 PAT Decline
Manipal Payments' profit after tax declined from ₹282.21 crore in FY25 to ₹253.46 crore in FY26, a decrease of approximately 10.2%. The comparison was partly affected by an exceptional gain of around ₹110 crore recorded in FY25, which created a higher base. Investors should therefore assess whether the company's underlying earnings can sustain growth going forward.
2. Customer Concentration
The company has significant exposure to a relatively concentrated customer base. Its top 10 customers accounted for approximately 58.67% of revenue from operations in FY26. Any loss of a major customer, reduction in orders, changes in procurement arrangements or weaker demand from key banking, fintech, NBFC or government customers could adversely affect revenue and profitability.
3. Supplier Concentration
The company also depends on a concentrated group of suppliers. Its top 10 suppliers accounted for approximately 56.05% of total purchases in FY26. Disruptions in supply, changes in supplier terms, higher input costs or the loss of important suppliers could affect production and operating margins.
4. Regulatory and Compliance Risks
Manipal Payment operates in businesses that are subject to regulatory and security requirements, particularly payment-card and identity-related activities. The company has also disclosed instances of regulatory non-compliance, including matters relating to RBI reporting requirements, for which it subsequently pursued the applicable compounding process. Changes in regulations or failure to meet compliance requirements could affect operations, costs and business relationships.
5. Dependence on Payment-Card Industry
Payment cards remain an important part of the company's business. Although Manipal Payment has diversified into identity, secure printing, smart tagging and IoT solutions, a slowdown in physical card issuance or a structural shift in payment behaviour could affect its core business.
6. Technology Disruption
The increasing adoption of digital and virtual cards, tokenisation, mobile payments and paperless onboarding could reduce long-term demand for some physical payment-card products. The company's ability to expand its newer identity, IoT, smart-tagging and secure-solution businesses will therefore be important in offsetting potential structural pressure on physical cards.
7. Payment-Network Compliance
The company is required to meet security and operational standards prescribed by payment networks and other customers. Failure to comply with applicable Mastercard, RuPay or other payment-security requirements could result in additional costs, operational restrictions or loss of business.
8. Second-Hand Equipment Risk
A portion of the IPO proceeds will be used to purchase new as well as second-hand equipment. While this is intended to expand or upgrade capacity, second-hand equipment may involve higher maintenance requirements, lower efficiency, technological obsolescence or unexpected repair costs. Delays in installation or commissioning could also affect the expected benefits from the planned capital expenditure.
9. Premium Valuation
At the upper price band of ₹339, the IPO is valued at approximately 29.74x FY26 earnings on a pre-issue basis and 31.02x on a post-issue basis. This valuation is higher than the P/E of the listed peer Seshaasai Technologies based on the comparable financial period. A premium valuation leaves less room for disappointment if revenue growth, margins or earnings fail to meet investor expectations.
10. Large Offer-for-Sale Component
Of the ₹805-crore IPO, ₹485 crore is an offer for sale by the existing promoter, while ₹320 crore represents fresh capital. A substantial portion of the issue proceeds therefore will not be received by the company. Investors should evaluate the IPO primarily on the underlying business prospects and the potential benefits from the fresh issue rather than treating the entire ₹805 crore as growth capital.
11. Borrowings Increased After FY26
Although FY26 borrowings were negligible at approximately ₹0.42 crore, consolidated borrowings increased to ₹116.18 crore as of June 30, 2026. Investors should therefore assess the company's latest leverage position rather than relying solely on the FY26 year-end debt-to-equity ratio.
The suitability of the Manipal Payment IPO depends on an investor's time horizon and risk appetite.
Long-term investors may consider the issue if they have confidence in continued growth in payment cards, secure printing and IoT tagging. The company's market position, strong return ratios and planned capacity expansion are central to this thesis.
Listing-gain investors may find the current GMP-implied upside of around 8% to 9% potentially attractive. However, GMP can change quickly and does not guarantee the actual listing price.
Cautious investors may prefer to wait until after listing to assess price stability, operating performance and the company's ability to restore consistent PAT growth following the FY26 decline.
The complete Manipal Payment IPO schedule is as follows:
| Event |
Date |
| Anchor bidding |
8 September 2026 |
| IPO opens |
9 September 2026 |
| IPO closes |
11 September 2026 |
| Allotment |
15 September 2026 |
| Refunds / demat credit |
16 September 2026 |
| Stock market listing |
17 September 2026 |
The Manipal Payment IPO provides investors with exposure to a major Indian payment-card, identity and secure-solutions manufacturer. The company's estimated FY26 market share of 36.4% in credit-card issuance and 30.9% in debit-card issuance, combined with its broader payment, identity, secure printing and IoT portfolio, provides a strong business foundation.
Financially, FY26 revenue from operations grew 5.6% to ₹1,326.75 crore, while EBITDA increased to ₹455.83 crore. The company also reported a 33.60% EBITDA margin, 18.68% PAT margin, 29.35% ROE and 32.69% ROCE. However, PAT declined 10.2% to ₹253.46 crore, with the comparison affected by approximately ₹110 crore of exceptional gains in FY25.
The key valuation concern is the approximately 29.74x FY26 P/E at the upper IPO price of ₹339, which is above the stated peer multiple of around 24.97x. The ₹485-crore OFS also means that investors are buying into a significant promoter sell-down alongside a ₹320-crore fresh issue.
Overall, the Manipal Payment IPO presents a constructive long-term business case based on market leadership, diversification, strong return ratios and targeted capex. However, investors should closely assess earnings sustainability and valuation. For listing-focused investors, the approximately ₹30 GMP as of 7 September 2026 indicates potential but modest listing upside, while long-term returns will ultimately depend on sustained volume growth and margin resilience after the planned capacity expansion.
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1. What is the Manipal Payment IPO price band?
The Manipal Payment IPO price band is ₹322 to ₹339 per equity share. The face value of each share is ₹2.
2. When will the Manipal Payment IPO open and close?
The Manipal Payment IPO will open on 9 September 2026 and close on 11 September 2026. The shares are scheduled to list on BSE and NSE on 17 September 2026.
3. What is the minimum investment for the Manipal Payment IPO?
The minimum retail application is 44 shares, equal to one lot. At the upper price band of ₹339, the minimum investment is ₹14,916.
4. What is the Manipal Payment IPO GMP?
As of 7 September 2026, the supplied GMP is approximately ₹30 per share. At the upper band of ₹339, this indicates an unofficial GMP-implied price of around ₹369 and a potential listing gain of approximately 8.5% to 9.1%. GMP is unofficial and can change before listing.
5. Is the Manipal Payment IPO worth applying for?
The Manipal Payment IPO has strengths including a leading position in India's payment-card manufacturing market, strong FY26 return ratios, healthy operating margins, diversified products and a capex-focused fresh issue. However, the approximately 29.74x FY26 P/E, FY26 PAT decline and large ₹485-crore promoter OFS are important considerations. The IPO may be more suitable for investors comfortable with the valuation and a long-term growth thesis, while cautious investors may prefer to assess the company after listing.