Amagi Media Labs IPO Review & Investor Guide

Amagi Media Labs IPO will be open for subscription on January 13, 2025, and the closing date is January 16, 2025. The Amagi Media Labs IPO price band is set between ₹343 to ₹361 per share, with a face value of ₹5 each. As per the RHP, the company plans to raise around ₹1,789 crores through an Initial public offering (IPO).

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It can be challenging for investors to decide if the Amagi Media Labs IPO is a good or bad investment. If you are unsure and still thinking about whether to apply or skip this IPO, don’t worry. This article presents the top key factors and a detailed review of the Amagi Media Labs IPO. This will help you analyze the strengths, risks, and financial details of the company, improving your investment decision.

About Company 

Amagi Media Labs is a SaaS + AdTech company that helps media companies connect with their audiences with the help of cloud-based technology. It is a Bengaluru-based company, founded in 2008 offers cloud-based playout tech for media & OTT platforms. Unlike traditional cable or set-up boxes, they use cloud-based technology to upload and stream videos of content creators, distributors, and advertisers online through smart TVs, smartphones, and apps. In simple terms, it helps TV networks, production companies, and movie studios to stream their content on the internet and OTT platforms and deliver it to audiences in real time.

Their content is delivered across many media platforms such as OTT platforms, streaming apps, E-commerce platforms, Social media, and Gaming platforms. Amagi Media has successfully served over 400 content providers, over 350 distributors, and over 75 advertisers across more than 40 countries as of 2025. Moreover, Vevo, Lionsgate Studios, DAZN, E.W. Scripps, Sinclair, Inc., VIZIO, Roku, The Trade Desk, JioAds, and the Tennis Channel are the global customers of the company.

Strengths

  • The company offers glass-to-glass, meaning camera-to-screen technology solutions, where they cover production and preparation to distribution and monetization of content, all on one platform.
  • Amagi Media uses cloud-based technology solutions to connect 3 key groups where content providers, distributors, and advertisers operate under a single ecosystem.
  • The company uses its own award-winning AI technology (Amagi Intelligence) to work efficiently across the 3 value chains: scheduling, distribution, and monetization.
  • The company has little to no debt remaining.

Weaknesses: 

  • The company has a higher dependency on the US market, being 90% of the revenue coming from the US and Europe. 
  • Over the last 3 years, the company has had a low return on equity of -43.2%.
  • Amagi Media Labs has reported net losses over the last three financial years.
  • A high post-IPO P/E ratio of around 603x says the IPO valuation appears to be expensive, which may increase risk for investors.
  • Amagi Media Labs IPO retail quota is just 10%, which reduces the chance of getting allotment for retail investors. 

Amagi Media Labs IPO Review 

ReviewerRecommendation
IPO WatchMay Apply
Lakshmishree Investment & Securities LtdApply
Anand RathiApply
Axis CapitalNot Rated
SBICAP Securities LimitedNeutral
Sushil Finance LtdMay Apply
Swastika Investmart LtdAvoid

Amagi Media Labs IPO Details

IPO Open Date:January 13, 2026
IPO Close Date:January 16, 2026
Face Value:₹5 Per Equity Share
IPO Price Band:₹343 to ₹361 Per Share
Issue Size:Approx ₹1,789 Crores
Fresh Issue₹816 Crores 
OFS₹973 Crores
Registrar MUFG Intime India Pvt.Ltd.
IPO Lead ManagersKotak Mahindra Capital Co. Ltd.
Citigroup Global Markets India Pvt. Ltd.
Goldman Sachs (India) Securities Pvt. Ltd.
IIFL Capital Services Ltd.Avendus Capital Pvt. Ltd. 
Basis of AllotmentJanuary 19, 2026
IPO Listing Date:January 21, 2026
Listing BSE, NSE

Financial Performance Trend Details 

Particulars30 Sep 202531 Mar 202531 Sep 2024
Total income ₹733.93 Crores₹1,223.31 Crores₹942.24 Crores
EBITDA₹58.23 Crores₹23.49 Crores₹-155.53 Crores
Profit After Tax (PAT)₹6.47 Crores ₹-68.71 Crores₹-245 Crores
Net Worth₹859.34 Crore₹509.45 Crore₹496.80 Crore
Reserves and Surplus ₹-25.57 Crores₹227.73 Crores₹-379.40 Crores

Key Indicators

KPISep 30, 2025Mar 31, 2025
RoNW0.75%-13.49%
Price to Book Value8.6114.10
EBITDA Margin8.26%2.02%
PAT margin0.88-5.62%

Promoters & Track Records, if any 

  • Baskar Subramanian, born on May 27, 1974, is 51 years old and one of the Promoters. He is also the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. He holds 9,565,092 Equity shares, representing 4.65% of the company’s paid-up Equity capital.
  • Srividhya Srinivasan, born on May 24, 1974, is 51 years old and one of the Promoters. She is also the Chief Technology Officer of the Company. She holds 9,565,128 Equity shares, representing 4.65% of the company’s paid-up Equity capital.
  • Arunachalam Srinivasan Karapattu, born on July 20, 1974, aged 51 years, is one of the Promoters and a Non-Executive Director of the Company. He holds 9,645,048 Equity shares, 4.69% of the paid-up equity capital in the company.

Expansion

  • Proceeds raised from the fresh issue will be used towards the Investment in technology and cloud infrastructure.
  • Lastly, the remaining funds will be used for inorganic growth through unidentified acquisitions and general corporate purposes.

Amagi Media Labs IPO GMP

Amagi Media Labs IPO GMP on January 12 is ₹37, indicating a listing gain of around 9% to 11%. As of now, GMP is showing a moderate investor interest. Track IPO Watch for daily updates of GMP to make your investment decision better. 

Amagi Media Labs IPO – Should You Apply or Not?

Amagi is trusted by the media and entertainment industry globally. It is a SaaS company that uses cloud-native technology to help media companies launch, manage, and scale TV and streaming channels. The fresh issue raised from the IPO will be used in tech & global expansion to improve scale and profitability. Although the company reported negative EBITDA over the last three years, EBITDA showed a significant improvement of ₹234 crore in FY25. PAT was also increased to ₹6.47 crore in FY26 (H1). With over 23.80 years of experience across the media, technology, and SaaS sectors, Amagi Media Labs is a fast-evolving, execution-driven business. 

Amagi Media Labs IPO benefits from glass-to-glass technology solutions, strong revenue growth, a diversified and growing customer base, improving margins, and an experienced management team that promises supportive growth plans. On the other hand, geographical concentration, weak financial track record, and overpriced valuations are some of the major risks of the company. 

Short-term investors may consider applying for the listing gains if the GMP remains supportive. Cautious investors must carefully analyze the risks, like dependence on the US market, negative cash flow, and high valuation, before subscribing.

Please note:

Investors are advised to make their own decisions and apply entirely at their own risk. This article is written using information from the company’s RHP (Red Herring Prospectus) data and online sources. If you have any queries, kindly contact the IPO Watch Team.

Disclaimer: This content is provided strictly for educational and informational purposes. The securities or investments mentioned are not to be considered as investment advice or recommendations. The Investors are advised to do their own research or connect with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

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