Waterways Leisure's ₹585 cr IPO opens June 23 with muted GMP; 101x P/E sparks caution

Cordelia Cruises operator Waterways Leisure Tourism launches ₹585 crore fresh-issue IPO June 23 at ₹769-808 band, lot size 18. Grey market premium muted at ₹11 (1.36%). Swastika flags Neutral on aggressive 101x P/E valuation, though India cruise tourism tailwinds remain intact.

— Source publishedMon, 22 Jun, 2026, 15:16 IST·First seen Mon, 22 Jun, 2026, 20:42 IST·Source Business Standard · Companies

What happened

Waterways Leisure Tourism, operator of Cordelia Cruises, opens ₹585 crore fresh-issue IPO on June 23 at ₹769-808 band. GMP muted at 1.36%. Swastika rates

Key facts

  • ₹585 crore
  • ₹769-₹808 price band
  • 7.2 million shares
  • lot size 18
  • GMP ₹11 (1.36%)
  • 101x P/E

Why this matters

₹585 cr fresh-issue raise at premium multiples sets a rich benchmark for Indian leisure tourism comps and could pull forward strategic activity in adjacent hospitality and experiential travel segments.