ESDS SOFTWARE SOLUTION LIMITED

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About the company

ESDS Software Solution Ltd (ESDC), incorporated in 2005, is a leading managed cloud service and end-to-end multi-cloud solutions provider in India. The company offers integrated solutions to support enterprises in cloud adoption and digital transformation. Its core strength lies in delivering reliable, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure.


The company’s offerings include Cloud Computing Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) through its patented vertically auto-scalable platform, eNlight Cloud, along with Software as a Service (SaaS) and Managed Services. These solutions are designed to meet diverse enterprise and government requirements.


ESDS Software serves a wide range of industries such as BFSI, manufacturing, IT & ITES, telecom, real estate, pharmaceuticals, retail, and education across global markets. It operates three data centres in Navi Mumbai, Nashik, and Bengaluru, covering over 50,000 sq. ft. and connected via a 10 Gbps backbone network.


ESDS Software Solution delivered robust growth across all metrics from FY24 to FY26, with Total Revenue rising from ₹286.52 Crs to ₹472.21 Crs and Profit After Tax surging nearly eightfold from ₹15.84 Crs to ₹122.68 Crs. Profitability improved continuously as EBITDA margin expanded from 35.56% to nearly half of revenue at 49.60%, propelling EPS from ₹1.35 to ₹11.81. This strong earnings trajectory substantially strengthened the company's financial base, with Shareholders' Funds more than doubling from ₹226.51 Crs to ₹544.20 Crs over the period.


The promoters of ESDS Software Solution Limited are Mr. Piyush Prakashchandra Somani and Ms. Komal Piyush Somani. Mr. Piyush Prakashchandra Somani serves as the Promoter, Chairman and Managing Director of the Company, while Ms. Komal Piyush Somani is a Promoter and the Whole-time Director of the Company.


ESDS Software Solution Limited is making Fresh Issue for Sale of up to 1,67,83,216 shares having face value of Rs 1 each aggregating Rs 720 crs within the price band of Rs 408-429 per share. 58,74,126 shares offered to retail, while 25,17,483 shares offered to the Non-Institutional HNI category, 83,91,607 shares to QIBs, 50,34,964 shares to Anchor investors.


The shares will be listed on the BSE platform of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and NSE platform of National Stock Exchange (NSE).


Key metrics

₹408–429 Price band
₹720 Cr Issue size
34 shares Lot size
₹1 Face Value

Subscription status by category

Retail
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NII / HNI
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QIB
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Strengths & risks

Strengths / Operational Highlights

ESDS Software Solution Limited – Governance for Growth


Experienced Leadership Driving Strategic Growth: ESDS Software Solution Limited is led by its Promoters, Piyush Prakashchandra Somani (Chairman & Managing Director) and Komal Piyush Somani (Whole-time Director), who are actively involved in strategic decision-making and day-to-day operations. Their combined leadership and management oversight enable focused execution, operational stability, and sustained growth of the company.


Integrated End-to-End Cloud & Managed Services Business Model – ESDS Software Solution Limited follows a vertically integrated, end-to-end cloud and managed services business model, enabling full operational control across data centres, cloud infrastructure, managed services, and SaaS offerings. This integration improves cost efficiency through optimized resource utilization, pay-per-use pricing, and reduced dependency on third-party infrastructure while ensuring scalability, security, and reliability for customers.


Customer-Centric, Scalable Growth-Focused Strategy ESDS Software Solution Limited’s business strategy is focused on being a one-stop partner for cloud adoption by offering integrated, scalable cloud solutions supported by innovative billing models. Its experienced management team and strong market position enable sustainable growth through customer retention, cross-selling, and expansion across multiple service layers.


Post the Public ESDS Software Solution Limited long-term growth ESDS Software Solution Limited’s long-term growth plan focuses on scaling cloud and data centre infrastructure while embedding AI/ML-driven automation to enhance operational efficiency, customer experience, and industry-specific solutions. This is complemented by deepening government and enterprise partnerships and transitioning to 100% renewable energy, enabling sustainable, cost-efficient, and future-ready growth.


Risks

ESDS Software Solution Limited operates in a highly competitive cloud and data center services market with strong domestic players, which may exert pressure on pricing, margins, and customer retention. Failure to continuously differentiate through technology, pricing innovation, and service quality could adversely impact its business performance, financial condition, and cash flows.

Financial snapshot

Anchor investor allocation

PROMINENT INSTITUTIONAL/DOMESTIC INVESTORS MOTILAL OSWAL DIGITAL INDIA FUND, MOTILAL OSWAL CONTRA FUND, BANDHAN FOCUSED FUND, BANDHAN SMALL CAP FUND, QSIF HYBRID LONG-SHORT FUND, QSIF ACTIVE ASSET ALLOCATOR, LONG-SHORT FUND, ITI LARGE & MIDCAP FUND, ITI LARGE CAP FUND, ITI BALANCED ADVANTAGE FUND, ITI BHARAT CONSUMPTION FUND, ITI BUSINESS CYCLE FUND, JM FLEXICAP FUND, BAJAJ GENERAL INSURANCE LTD.-POLICYHOLDERS EQUITY, BAJAJ GENERAL INSURANCE LTD.-SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY, SAMCO SMALL CAP FUND, SANSHI FUND-I, MERU INVESTMENT FUND PCC-CELL 1, COGNIZANT CAPITAL DYNAMIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND, AND CP CAPITAL LTD HAVE SUBSCRSIBED TO ANCHOR BOOK ESDS SOFTWARE SOLUTION LIMITED COMPANY'S 50,34,964 SHARES.

Strengths & risks

Strengths / Operational Highlights

ESDS Software Solution Limited – Governance for Growth


Experienced Leadership Driving Strategic Growth: ESDS Software Solution Limited is led by its Promoters, Piyush Prakashchandra Somani (Chairman & Managing Director) and Komal Piyush Somani (Whole-time Director), who are actively involved in strategic decision-making and day-to-day operations. Their combined leadership and management oversight enable focused execution, operational stability, and sustained growth of the company.


Integrated End-to-End Cloud & Managed Services Business Model – ESDS Software Solution Limited follows a vertically integrated, end-to-end cloud and managed services business model, enabling full operational control across data centres, cloud infrastructure, managed services, and SaaS offerings. This integration improves cost efficiency through optimized resource utilization, pay-per-use pricing, and reduced dependency on third-party infrastructure while ensuring scalability, security, and reliability for customers.


Customer-Centric, Scalable Growth-Focused Strategy ESDS Software Solution Limited’s business strategy is focused on being a one-stop partner for cloud adoption by offering integrated, scalable cloud solutions supported by innovative billing models. Its experienced management team and strong market position enable sustainable growth through customer retention, cross-selling, and expansion across multiple service layers.


Post the Public ESDS Software Solution Limited long-term growth ESDS Software Solution Limited’s long-term growth plan focuses on scaling cloud and data centre infrastructure while embedding AI/ML-driven automation to enhance operational efficiency, customer experience, and industry-specific solutions. This is complemented by deepening government and enterprise partnerships and transitioning to 100% renewable energy, enabling sustainable, cost-efficient, and future-ready growth.


Risks

ESDS Software Solution Limited operates in a highly competitive cloud and data center services market with strong domestic players, which may exert pressure on pricing, margins, and customer retention. Failure to continuously differentiate through technology, pricing innovation, and service quality could adversely impact its business performance, financial condition, and cash flows.

Our verdict

Our View on This IPO


ESDS Software Solution Limited which is tapping the capital market, enjoys a strong track record of ramping up its turnover in the last two years & building strong business relationships with its domestic customers which has helped it significantly scale up its operations.


ESDS Software Solution Limited follows a vertically integrated, end-to-end cloud and managed services business model, enabling full operational control across data centres, cloud infrastructure, managed services, and SaaS offerings. This integration improves cost efficiency through optimized resource utilization, pay-per-use pricing, and reduced dependency on third-party infrastructure while ensuring scalability, security, and reliability for customers.

ESDS Software Solution Limited’s business strategy is focused on being a one-stop partner for cloud adoption by offering integrated, scalable cloud solutions supported by innovative billing models. Its experienced management team and strong market position enable sustainable growth through customer retention, cross-selling, and expansion across multiple service layers.


More importantly, ESDS Software Solution Limited promoters have significant industry experience and have been instrumental in the company's consistent growth. The management team's combined expertise and experience are also a significant asset going ahead


After the proposed IPO, the company’s net worth will total Rs 1264.19 crs crore as on date after the IPO, & post-IPO, the equity capital will stand at Rs 11.71 crore.


We are confident that ESDS Software Solution Limited will deliver consistent performance and provide a good investment opportunity for investors with a long-term horizon.


Hence, we recommend SUBSCRIBE for long-term investment.


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