Cult.fit files DRHP for ₹950 crore IPO after 36% FY26 revenue growth

Fitness platform Cult.fit filed its draft prospectus for a ₹950 crore fresh issue plus a 17.86 crore share OFS, reporting revenue of ₹1,720.6 crore in FY26 at 8.41% EBITDA margin. IPO proceeds will fund expansion of its 708-centre network and Cultsport retail outlets across 77 cities.

— Source publishedTue, 7 Jul, 2026, 15:33 IST·First seen Tue, 7 Jul, 2026, 15:40 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Fitness and wellness platform Cult.fit filed its DRHP for a ₹950 crore IPO plus OFS, reporting 36% revenue growth to ₹1,720.6 crore in FY26. Proceeds fund

Key facts

  • ₹950 crore fresh issue
  • 17.86 crore OFS shares
  • revenue ₹1,720.6 crore FY26
  • 36.3% YoY growth
  • 8.41% EBITDA margin
  • 708 centres
  • 77 cities
  • 9.9 lakh paid members
  • 4.23 million products shipped

Why this matters

Cult.fit's DRHP with a 17.86 crore share OFS signals early-investor liquidity intent and sets a public benchmark for fitness-and-wellness valuations ahead of consolidation opportunities.

What to watch

  • SEBI observations and final RHP pricing band
  • Net profit / cash-burn trajectory disclosed in updated financials
  • Paid member retention and centre-level utilization metrics
  • Cultsport retail contribution to revenue mix
  • Grey-market premium and anchor-investor allocation
  • Competitors (Anytime Fitness, Gold's Gym, local chains) accelerate promotions to defend membership share ahead of Cult's capital raise
  • Cultsport doubles down on omnichannel retail and product launches to diversify beyond subscription revenue
  • Analysts benchmark Cult.fit against Nykaa/Zomato-style consumer plays to frame valuation debate
  • PE/VC backers position OFS narrative around 'de-risking' rather than exit