Waterways Leisure opens ₹585 cr IPO at ₹769-808; anchor books ₹263 cr ahead of muted debut

Domestic ocean cruise operator Waterways Leisure Tourism launches its ₹585 crore fresh issue on June 23 at a ₹769-808 band. Anchors committed ₹263.25 crore, but grey market premium sits at just ₹12 (1.49%), signalling tepid listing expectations. Proceeds repay lease obligations to subsidiary Baycruise IFSC.

— Source publishedTue, 23 Jun, 2026, 09:59 IST·First seen Tue, 23 Jun, 2026, 12:37 IST·Source Business Standard · Companies

What happened

Domestic ocean cruise operator Waterways Leisure Tourism opens ₹585 crore IPO on June 23, priced at ₹769-808. Proceeds fund lease obligations to subsidiary

Key facts

  • ₹585 crore fresh issue
  • price band ₹769-₹808
  • ₹263.25 crore anchor
  • lot size 18 shares
  • GMP ₹12 (1.49%)
  • 730,819 passengers

Why this matters

Waterways' use of IPO proceeds to settle intercompany lease dues with subsidiary Baycruise IFSC highlights related-party capital structure complexity that acquirers or strategic partners in cruise tourism should scrutinize during diligence.