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Recode Studios IPO 2026

Recode Studios IPO is an SME issue that opened for subscription on 5 May 2026 and is now listed. The issue aggregates ₹44.59 Cr.

Price Band
₹150–₹158
GMP
Subscription
Listing
12 May 2026

Overview

Recode Studios IPO is an SME issue that opened for subscription on 5 May 2026 and is now listed. The issue aggregates ₹44.59 Cr.

IPO Details

Recode Studios IPO is a Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) initial public offering scheduled to be listed on BSE SME. The issue has a price band of ₹150–₹158 per equity share with a lot size of 800 shares, translating to a minimum retail investment of ₹1,26,400.

The issue aggregates ₹44.59 Cr, with the subscription window open from 5 May 2026 to 7 May 2026. Allotment is expected on 8 May 2026 and the equity shares are scheduled to list on 12 May 2026.

Type
SME
Status
listed
Price band
₹150–₹158
Face value
₹10 (typical)
Lot size
800 shares
Min investment (Retail)
₹1,26,400
Issue size
₹44.59 Cr
Fresh issue
₹39.55 Cr
OFS
₹5.04 Cr
Exchange
BSE SME
ISIN
TBA
Sector
FMCG

Market Lot

Retail investors must apply for a minimum of one lot and can apply up to the retail cap of ₹2 lakh. NII / HNI investors apply above ₹2 lakh.

ApplicationLotsSharesAmount
Retail (Minimum)1800₹1,26,400
Retail (Maximum)1800₹1,26,400
HNI / NII (Minimum)21600₹2,52,800

IPO Reservation

Per SEBI guidelines, Recode Studios IPO reserves shares across investor categories as follows. Final allotment percentages may vary slightly based on the final issue document.

Category% ReservedNotes
QIBUp to 50%Mutual funds, FIIs, banks
NII / HNIUp to 15%Bids ≥ ₹2 lakh
RetailAt least 35%Bids up to ₹2 lakh

Important Dates

  1. Issue Open
    5 May 2026 · Subscription opens
  2. Issue Close
    7 May 2026 · Subscription closes
  3. Allotment
    8 May 2026 · Basis of allotment finalised
  4. Refunds Initiated
    11 May 2026 · Funds released for non-allottees
  5. Listing Date
    12 May 2026 · Shares debut on the exchange

Grey Market Premium

Grey Market Premium for Recode Studios is yet to be tracked. We update GMP from multiple grey market sources during the subscription window. Bookmark this page and check IPO GMP Today for live updates.

Subscription Status

Recode Studios IPO subscription tracking will go live once the subscription window opens. Category-wise data (Retail / NII / QIB / Employee) will be available on IPO Subscription Status.

Allotment Status

Recode Studios IPO allotment will be finalised by the registrar (TBA) on 8 May 2026. Check your allotment status using your PAN, application number, or DP ID via our allotment status checker or directly on the registrar's website.

If allotment fails, the blocked funds via ASBA / UPI mandate are released back within 24-48 hours. Applying through multiple demat accounts in family members' names improves chances on oversubscribed IPOs.

About Recode Studios

Recode Studios Limited is a beauty-and-personal-care (BPC) company operating under the 'Recode' brand. The product portfolio covers make-up, skincare, body care and beauty accessories — a diversified BPC mix that targets multi-occasion consumer demand. Distribution is omnichannel: Company-Owned Company-Operated (COCO) retail stores, Franchisee-Owned Franchisee-Operated (FOFO) stores, third-party e-commerce platforms, and the brand's proprietary website + mobile app. The omnichannel-D2C BPC business model is the structural framing. Indian beauty + personal care has been one of the fastest-growing consumer-discretionary verticals through 2022-26, driven by post-COVID self-care category expansion, rising female workforce participation, and the explosion of D2C brands operating across both online (Nykaa, Tira, Amazon) and offline (own-store + multi-brand-retailer) channels. Listed BPC peers Nykaa, Honasa Consumer (Mamaearth parent) and Anand Rathi Wealth have all demonstrated that omnichannel-D2C scale can be valued at premium multiples when revenue growth and contribution-margin trajectory align. The ₹44.59 crore BSE SME IPO at ₹150-158 price band opened 5-7 May, listed 12 May 2026. The dual-channel COCO + FOFO + e-commerce + own-app distribution structure is unusual at SME-scale — most SME BPC operators have one or two channels rather than four.

Promoter & Holding Pattern

The promoter and promoter group hold the majority stake in Recode Studios prior to the IPO. Post-listing, this percentage will reduce as new equity shares are issued to the public. Detailed pre-IPO and post-IPO promoter holding data will be updated once the Red Herring Prospectus is finalised with SEBI.

Objects of the Issue

The Recode Studios IPO proceeds will be utilised across multiple strategic objectives. Typical objects include capital expenditure for expansion, repayment of debt, general corporate purposes, working capital, and OFS by selling shareholders. Detailed breakdown with amounts will be updated here from the Red Herring Prospectus.

Financial Performance

Recode Studios's three-year financials — revenue, PAT, assets, net worth — will be displayed here based on audited numbers from the Red Herring Prospectus. Year-on-year growth, EBITDA margins, debt-to-equity progression, and RoNW together form the basis for valuation comparison.

Valuation Snapshot

Key valuation metrics for Recode Studios — RoE, RoCE, EBITDA margin, PAT margin, debt-to-equity, EPS, P/E ratio, RoNW, NAV — will be updated based on FY25 numbers from the Red Herring Prospectus.

Peer Comparison

Listed peers in the FMCG sector with key valuation metrics:

CompanyEPS (₹)P/E RatioRoNW (%)NAV (₹)Income (₹ Cr)
Nykaa (FSN E-Commerce Ventures)
Honasa Consumer (Mamaearth)

Anchor Investors

Anchor investor bidding for Recode Studios typically opens one working day before the issue opens to the public. Anchor investors — mutual funds, FIIs, sovereign wealth funds, and insurance companies — collectively subscribe to a portion of the QIB segment. Their participation signals institutional confidence. Anchor list and total amount will be updated once SEBI publishes the anchor filing.

Lead Managers (Merchant Bankers)

Book-Running Lead Managers (BRLMs) for Recode Studios will be listed once confirmed in the Red Herring Prospectus. Lead managers oversee pricing, marketing, and underwriting — typically Kotak, ICICI Securities, Axis Capital, HDFC, SBI Caps, JP Morgan, or Citigroup.

IPO Registrar

The registrar for Recode Studios IPO will be confirmed in the Red Herring Prospectus. The registrar handles allotment, refunds, and dematerialisation of shares.

Editorial Review

Recode Studios listed on BSE SME on 12 May 2026 after subscription window 5-7 May. The ₹44.59 crore issue (₹39.55 cr fresh + ₹5.04 cr OFS) at ₹150-158 band is one of the larger BSE SME BPC issues of FY26. The omnichannel D2C-BPC positioning is structurally interesting — COCO + FOFO + e-commerce + own-app distribution at SME scale is unusual. The Indian BPC category has multiple structural tailwinds (post-COVID self-care expansion, female workforce participation, D2C ecosystem maturity) but the category is also competitively intense. Listed mainboard peers Nykaa and Honasa Consumer (Mamaearth) have demonstrated that D2C-BPC valuations can be premium-priced — but at much larger scale. What's working: omnichannel four-channel distribution at SME scale provides revenue-mix flexibility; diversified product portfolio (makeup + skincare + body care + accessories) hedges single-category cycle risk; 89% fresh-issue share means most proceeds reach operating business; BPC category has structural consumer-discretionary growth. What's concerning: BSE SME structural liquidity constraints; competitive intensity from Nykaa, Honasa, Sugar Cosmetics, Plum, Mamaearth, and many other unlisted D2C BPC brands; FOFO + COCO retail-store economics require ongoing capex; subscription final figures and listing-day price not surfaced at publication; detailed financials (revenue, contribution margin, customer-acquisition cost, LTV/CAC) not surfaced at depth — D2C-BPC valuation framework depends heavily on these unit economics. Neutral post-listing. For BPC-category SME investors, Recode's omnichannel structure is differentiated but competitive intensity caps long-term margin expansion. Wait for first listed-quarter results to validate unit economics (CAC, LTV, contribution margin, retention). Sizing modest given SME structural constraints and intense BPC competition.

How to Apply for Recode Studios IPO

  1. Open broker app — Zerodha, Upstox, Angel One, Groww, 5paisa, ICICI Direct, or any other SEBI-registered broker. Navigate to the IPO section.
  2. Select Recode Studios IPO during the bidding window (5 May 20267 May 2026).
  3. Enter bid details — minimum 800 shares per lot. Retail investors are recommended to bid at cut-off price (₹158).
  4. Submit UPI ID linked to a SEBI-approved bank.
  5. Approve UPI mandate from your UPI app within the deadline. Bid amount is blocked, not debited.
  6. Await allotment on 8 May 2026.
  7. Listing day — shares list on BSE SME on 12 May 2026.

Risk Factors

1. BSE SME structural liquidity constraints. 2. BPC competitive intensity — Nykaa, Honasa, Sugar, Plum, Mamaearth and many unlisted D2C brands compete on same TAM. 3. Customer-acquisition cost rising — D2C brands face structural CAC inflation as platform-advertising costs rise; LTV/CAC discipline critical. 4. Retail-store capex requirement — COCO + FOFO operations require ongoing store-rollout capex; capital-discipline is RHP-disclosure dependent. 5. Channel-mix margin variation — online vs offline vs franchisee margins differ materially; mix-shift impact on blended margin is critical for valuation.

Recode Studios IPO — FAQs

What is Recode Studios IPO?
Recode Studios IPO is a Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) initial public offering listing on BSE SME. The issue opens on 5 May 2026 and closes on 7 May 2026 with a price band of ₹150–₹158 per share.
What is the Recode Studios IPO price band?
The price band for Recode Studios IPO is ₹150–₹158 per equity share of face value ₹10 (typical). Retail investors are recommended to bid at the upper band (cut-off price).
What is the Recode Studios IPO lot size?
The minimum lot size for Recode Studios IPO is 800 shares per application. Minimum retail investment at the upper price band works out to approximately ₹1,26,400.
When is the Recode Studios IPO opening date?
Recode Studios IPO opens for subscription on 5 May 2026 and closes on 7 May 2026.
When is the Recode Studios IPO allotment date?
Basis of allotment is expected on 8 May 2026. Check your status on the registrar's website using your PAN.
When is the Recode Studios IPO listing date?
Recode Studios shares are expected to list on BSE SME on 12 May 2026.
What is the GMP of Recode Studios IPO?
GMP for Recode Studios is not currently tracked.
Who is the registrar of Recode Studios IPO?
The registrar is handling allotment, refunds, and dematerialisation for Recode Studios IPO.
How can I apply for Recode Studios IPO?
Apply via any SEBI-registered broker (Zerodha, Upstox, Angel One, Groww, 5paisa, ICICI Direct) during the open window. Use UPI mandate or ASBA for fund blocking. Bid at cut-off for retail category.
What is the minimum investment?
Minimum retail investment is approximately ₹1,26,400 (1 lot × 800 shares at upper band).
Should I apply for Recode Studios IPO?
Whether to apply depends on your goals, risk appetite, and the company's fundamentals. Review the RHP, compare valuation with peers, and consult a SEBI-registered advisor.
What happens if my allotment fails?
Bid amount blocked via UPI/ASBA is released back within 24-48 hours. Apply through multiple family demat accounts to improve odds on oversubscribed issues.

Information shown is for educational purposes and does not constitute investment advice. GMP values are unofficial estimates from informal grey market sources. Please read the offer document (Red Herring Prospectus) carefully before investing.

Data sourced from NSE, BSE, the issue's registrar, and public filings. BasicFintech is not affiliated with the issuing company, its underwriters, or the exchanges.

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