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Skyways Air Services Lists at 10% Discount to IPO Price, Defying Grey Market Expectations

Skyways Air Services shares debuted on the NSE at ₹124, a 10.14% discount to the issue price of ₹138, despite a grey market premium suggesting a listing near ₹170. The stock fell further in early trade to an intraday low of ₹119. Analysts attribute the weak debut to thin profit margins and an ongoing fraud investigation disclosed in the offer documents.

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Skyways Air Services Lists at 10% Discount to IPO Price, Defying Grey Market Expectations

Skyways Air Services Ltd made a weak debut on the stock exchanges on Tuesday, listing at a 10.14% discount to its initial public offer (IPO) price, despite a strong grey market premium that had suggested a much higher opening.

The company's shares listed at ₹124 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), against the issue price of ₹138. On the BSE, the stock debuted at ₹124.50, a 9.78% discount. In early trade, the stock fell further, hitting an intraday low of ₹119 on both exchanges by around 11 am, a decline of 13.76% from the issue price.

Prior to the listing, the grey market premium (GMP) for the Skyways Air Services IPO was ₹32, or 23%, which had indicated a listing price of approximately ₹170. The actual debut therefore fell well short of those expectations.

Shivani Nyati, Head of Wealth at Swastika Investmart, commented on the disappointing listing, noting that the company is the No. 1 player in air freight forwarding for four years running, which is a long-term positive. However, she pointed out that thin profit margins of around 2.26% make the company sensitive to cargo rates and fuel costs, which likely spooked investors despite strong IPO demand. "₹216.79 crore of the fresh money raised will go toward cutting debt, which should help profits improve from FY27 onward, but that will take time to show up," she said.

Nyati advised that this is not a stock for a quick flip, as the weak listing shows sentiment is soft for now. "If you got shares, only hold if you're comfortable waiting a few years for the debt-reduction story to play out; otherwise, set a stop loss near ₹120, exit if it breaks," she added.

The ₹582.80-crore initial public offering was a mixed book-building issue, comprising a fresh issue of 2.89 crore shares aggregating to ₹398.80 crore and an offer-for-sale of 1.33 crore shares worth ₹184 crore. The issue was subscribed 71.25 times by the end of the third and final day of bidding.

The IPO had a lot size of 100 shares, with the minimum investment for retail investors at ₹13,800 at the upper end of the price band.

In its offer documents, the company disclosed an ongoing Economic Offences Wing (EOW) investigation involving it and its material subsidiary Brace Port Logistics Ltd. The investigation relates to allegations of fraud, over-invoicing, forgery, and criminal conspiracy following an FIR registered by the EOW, Delhi in December 2025 on a complaint by UK-based PG Paper Company Ltd. The company is named as an accused in the FIR, while Brace Port Logistics is also named as an accused. According to the company's IPO document, the allegations include inflated freight invoices and over-invoicing, with the complainant estimating its direct loss at not less than ₹44.20 crore.

Skyways had also disclosed regulatory action concerning its Authorised Economic Operator-LO status. The status has remained suspended since May 4, 2026, pending the outcome of the investigation, while a notice for suspension and proposed revocation was issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.

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Business Standard

Framing: Focuses on the stock's market debut defying grey market expectations, listing at a 10% discount.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

Facts Included:

The listing was a 10% discount to the offer price.
Prior to listing, the grey market premium (GMP) was ₹32 or 23%, signalling a listing price of ₹170.
Shivani Nyati, Head of Wealth at Swastika Investmart, said the company is the No. 1 player in air freight forwarding for four years running, but thin profit margins make it sensitive to cargo rates and fuel costs, which likely spooked investors.
Nyati advised that this is not a stock for a quick flip and suggested setting a stop loss near ₹120 if not comfortable waiting a few years.
Proceeds are proposed for working capital requirements, repayment of borrowings, and general corporate purposes.

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Lokmat Times

Framing: Emphasizes the weak debut and plunge in early trade

as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Listed at Rs 124 on the NSE, a 14% decline against issue price of Rs 138
In early trade, stock fell by about 14% further
IPO lot size of 100 shares, minimum investment for retail investors at Rs 13,800 at upper end of price band
Company disclosed ongoing Economic Offences Wing investigation involving it and Brace Port Logistics Ltd in offer documents
Investigation relates to allegations of fraud, over invoicing, forgery, and criminal conspiracy following FIR registered by EOW, Delhi in December 2025 on complaint by UK-based PG Paper Company Ltd
Company named as accused in FIR, Brace Port Logistics also named as accused
Regulatory action concerning Authorised Economic Operator-LO status disclosed
Status suspended since May 4, 2026, pending investigation outcome; notice from Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs in May
Company submitted response to competent authority on July 28, 2026, matter pending
Skyways had not commented on queries by IANS regarding allegations

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimSkyways Air Services Ltd listed at Rs 124 on the NSE, a 10.14 per cent decline against the issue price of Rs 138	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Lokmat Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC, Business Standard as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe stock price fell a further 14% in early trade from its issue price of Rs 138, hitting an intraday low of Rs 119 on both the BSE and NSE by around 11 am.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC
ClaimThe grey market premium (GMP) for Skyways Air Services IPO was ₹32 or 23%, signalling a listing price of ₹170 prior to the market debut.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Business Standard as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

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