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Crizac Ltd

Minimum Investment

14,945 / 61 shares

Grey market premium

25 (10% premium)

Our Verdict:

Avoid

  • Crizac boasts a solid financial track record, supported by a strong balance sheet. The IPO is priced at a P/E multiple of 28x based on FY25 earnings, which appears reasonable given the company’s robust growth and scalable, asset-light business model.
  • However, there are significant concerns. The IPO does not raise fresh capital and Crizac’s revenue remains heavily reliant on a few sources, limiting its potential for near-term growth.
  • In FY25, 95% of Crizac’s revenue came from UK institutions. However, changes to UK visa norms, effective January 1, 2024, have slowed growth. Applications processed in FY25 grew just 5% YoY, a sharp decline from the previous year’s 52% growth.
  • Additionally, Crizac’s plans to expand into the US market could face challenges due to the higher study visa rejection rates compared to the UK, adding further uncertainty to the company’s growth prospects.
  • In conclusion, while Crizac may have long-term potential based on its established relationships, the near-term challenges are significant. Thus, it is advisable to stay on the sidelines until there is clearer indication of stable execution and sustained growth.

About the company

Founded in

3 Jan'11

Managing director

Dr. Vikash Agarwal

  • Crizac is a B2B EdTech platform that connects education agents with global higher education institutions via its proprietary platform. Specializing in international student recruitment, primarily from India to the UK, Crizac partners with universities in the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
  • Crizac sources applications from over 75 countries through a network of 10,362 registered agents. In FY25, it processed approximately 275,897 student applications across 173 universities. With a strong global network of over 10,000 registered agents, nearly 4,000 of whom were active in FY25 across 39+ countries, Crizac effectively facilitates student recruitment through strategic, long-term partnerships.
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STRENGTHS

  • Solid Financial Performance: From FY23 to FY25, Crizac achieved a CAGR of 34% in operating revenue, 41% in EBITDA, and 17% in net profit, as per Proforma Consolidated Financial Information.
  • Asset-Light Model: With no major costs for adding new universities or agents, Crizac operates an asset-light, high-leverage model. The firm is paid by universities first, then pays agents, creating a negative working capital business. It holds over Rs 300 crore in cash and cash equivalents as of FY25.
  • Improving Margins: Crizac reported an EBITDA margin of 25.05% and a net profit margin of 17.28% in FY25, up from 11.44% and 15.57%, respectively. The firm also shows strong operational efficiency, with a Return on Equity (RoE) of 30.24% for FY25.
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RISK FACTORS

  • Geographic Concentration: Crizac is highly dependent on the UK, with over 95% of its revenue in FY25 derived from this region. Any adverse developments in the UK could significantly impact the company’s performance.
  • Dependence on Key Clients: A large portion of Crizac’s revenue comes from a limited number of global higher education institutions. In FY25, the top 3, 5 and 10 institutions accounted for approximately 53%, 60% and 71% of operating revenue, respectively. Losing any of these key clients could negatively affect the business.
  • Regulatory Risks: Changes in visa regulations or travel restrictions could disrupt operations. For instance, new UK visa norms, effective January 1, 2024, slowed growth, with applications rising just 5% YoY in FY25, down from 52% the previous year. Additionally, in May 2025, the U.S. Embassy and consulates in India paused scheduling new student visa appointments, which is particularly impactful for Indian students.

Financials

All Values are in Cr.

Issue details

Issue type

Mainstream

Issue size

860 crore

Fresh Issue

-

OFS

860 crore

Price range

₹ 233 - 245

Lot size

61 shares

Issue Objective

This issue is a pure Offer for Sale (OFS), meaning the company will not receive any proceeds from the issue. The proceeds will go directly to the selling shareholders.

Dates

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Bidding open

2 Jul'25

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Bidding close

4 Jul'25

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Allotment date

7 Jul'25

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Refund date

8 Jul'25

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Listing

9 Jul'25

IPO Reservations

Qualified institutional buyers

<50%

Non-institutional investors

>15%

Retail individual investors

>35%

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