Cult.fit files DRHP for IPO; Hrithik Roshan among selling shareholders offloading 633,813 shares

Bengaluru-based fitness platform Cult.fit filed its DRHP with SEBI, seeking a Rs 950 crore fresh issue plus a 178.6 million share OFS. Selling shareholders include actor Hrithik Roshan and co-founder Mukesh Bansal. FY26 revenue rose 40% to Rs 1,721 crore, though net loss stood at Rs 252 crore. The company runs 708 fitness centres across 77 cities.

— Source publishedWed, 8 Jul, 2026, 17:07 IST·First seen Wed, 8 Jul, 2026, 17:23 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Fitness platform Cult.fit filed its DRHP with SEBI for an IPO comprising a Rs 950 crore fresh issue and OFS. Selling shareholders include actor Hrithik Roshan

Key facts

  • Rs 950 crore fresh issue
  • 178.6 million share OFS
  • Hrithik Roshan selling 633,813 shares
  • Rs 190 crore pre-IPO placement
  • 708 fitness centres across 77 cities
  • FY26 revenue Rs 1,721 crore
  • FY26 net loss Rs 252 crore

Why this matters

The Rs 950 crore fresh issue plus large OFS marks a liquidity event for early backers and celebrity investors, opening a window for partnership, acquisition, or consolidation plays in India's fitness sector.

What to watch

  • SEBI observation/approval on DRHP
  • Price band and final valuation disclosure
  • Subscription levels across QIB/HNI/retail on IPO days
  • FY27 quarterly loss narrowing or center expansion pace
  • Broader IPO market volatility and Nifty trajectory
  • Watch for anchor investor commitments and roadshow demand signals
  • Monitor peer fitness/wellness and loss-making consumer IPO performance for read-through
  • Assess whether management guides toward EBITDA/PAT breakeven timeline
  • Track scrutiny on high-profile celebrity OFS optics (Hrithik Roshan exit)