Shares of Optimystix Entertainment India Ltd. made their debut on the NSE SME platform on Friday, August 14, listing at ₹180, a 2.86% premium to the IPO price of ₹175. According to Business Standard, the stock traded at ₹175.40, representing a 0.23% premium to the issue price during the session. The shares are currently down 2.56% over their listing price, with the counter hitting a high of ₹184 and a low of ₹175. The IPO remained open for subscription from August 7 to August 11 and was subscribed 1.91 times overall. The IPO listing date is August 14, 2026, with shares credited to demat accounts on August 13, 2026 and allotment finalized on August 12, 2026.
The IPO comprised 62 lakh equity shares, including a fresh issue of 50 lakh shares worth ₹87.5 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 12 lakh shares amounting to ₹21 crore. As reported by Business Standard, the shares were offered in a price band of ₹166-₹175 per share. The company also raised ₹29.23 crore from anchor investors on August 6, with the board allotting 16.70 lakh shares at ₹175 per share to 13 anchor investors. LSI Financial Services Pvt. Ltd. acted as the book-running lead manager, while Maashitla Securities Pvt. Ltd. was appointed as the registrar to the issue. The IPO minimum market lot is 1,600 shares with ₹2,80,000 application amount, with retail investors able to apply for a maximum of 2 lots.
According to Business Standard, ₹55.88 crore has been earmarked for working capital requirements from the IPO proceeds, with the company also intending to utilize funds for general corporate purposes. The retail portion was subscribed 2.26 times, while the QIB category saw 1.84 times subscription and the NII segment was subscribed 1.85 times. NEXGEN Financial Solutions Pvt. Ltd. served as the registrar for the retail portion, while LSI Financial Services Pvt. Ltd. handled the QIB and NII segments. About 24.97 lakh shares changed hands at the counter during the listing session.
As reported by Business Standard, Optimystix Entertainment has a diverse portfolio spanning fiction and non-fiction formats, with popular television shows including Laughter Chefs, Baalveer, Rising Star, Saas Bina Sasural, and Ladies Special. The company recorded revenue from operations of ₹134.99 crore and net profit of ₹24.04 crore for the period ended March 31, 2026. As of the latest available data, the company had a team of 38 full-time employees across various departments, including monthly consultants. The company has produced over 150 TV shows and more than 7,500 hours of original programming for leading broadcasters, with its comedy, crime, and children's shows among the longest-running formats in the Indian entertainment industry.
According to Business Standard, the company has expanded its presence in film production with notable projects including OMG 2, featuring Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi, and Yami Gautam; The Diplomat, starring John Abraham and Sadia Khateeb; and Khel Khel Mein, featuring an Akshay Kumar-led ensemble. With over 60 industry awards recognising its creative excellence, Optimystix has built long-standing relationships with broadcasters, production houses, and OTT platforms, providing diversified revenue streams and recurring business opportunities. The company is engaged in the creation and production of content for television, films, and digital platforms, founded by Vipul D. Shah and co-led by Rajesh Darshan Bahl, backed by over 25 years of experience from its promoters.
