SEBI Registered Merchant Banker · Mainboard: 2 · SME: 2
4
Total IPOs Managed
-10.1%
Avg Listing Gain
2
Mainboard IPOs
2
SME IPOs
Shannon Advisors is a boutique financial firm based in New Delhi that has made a quick impact since starting in 2022. While they are a SEBI-registered Merchant Banker, they don't operate like a typical stiff corporate institution. Instead, they focus on being a strategic partner for ambitious founders and family-run businesses. They have found their niche primarily in the SME sector, acting as a guide for companies looking to take the big leap onto the NSE Emerge or BSE SME platforms.
What makes them feel more personal is their "ground-up" approach. They don't just show up for the IPO; the team—led by experienced Chartered Accountants—often works with business owners months in advance. They help with the heavy lifting of professionalizing operations, sorting out corporate structures, and handling valuations. For many entrepreneurs, Shannon Advisors acts as the bridge that turns a private passion project into a transparent, publicly listed company ready for institutional investment.
Contact Information
Main Office: 902, 9th Floor, New Delhi House, 27 Barakhamba Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi — 110001
Phone: +91-11-4275 8011 / +91-70489 92132
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.shannon.co.in
SEBI Registration No: INM000012977
| IPO | Segment | Open Date | Issue Size | Issue Price | Subscription | Listing Gain | Listing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sai Urja Indo IPO
Listed
|
SME | ₹24.5 Cr | ₹113 | 4.95× | - | ||
Shivchem Agro IPO
Closed
|
SME | ₹14.0 Cr | ₹62 | 2.20× | - | ||
|
Skyways Air Services IPO
Listed
|
Mainboard | ₹583.0 Cr | ₹138 | 71.20× | -10.1% | ||
Appl Containers IPO
Soon
|
Mainboard | - | - | - | - | - | - |
A lead manager, also known as a merchant banker, is a SEBI-registered financial institution appointed by a company to manage its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The lead manager plays a central role in taking a company from the decision to go public all the way to its listing on BSE or NSE.
Key responsibilities of a lead manager include conducting due diligence on the issuer company, preparing the DRHP (Draft Red Herring Prospectus), filing documents with SEBI, setting the price band, managing the book building process, coordinating with stock exchanges, registrars, and bankers, and ensuring the IPO opens and closes smoothly.
The quality of the lead manager often influences investor confidence in the IPO. Reputed merchant bankers like SBI Capital, Axis Capital, IIFL, and others have a track record of managing successful listings. However, it is always advisable to evaluate the issuer company's fundamentals independently before applying to any IPO.
Disclaimer
IPO data shown on this page is for informational purposes only. Past performance of IPOs managed by a merchant banker does not guarantee future results. Always read the prospectus and consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before investing.
A lead manager (merchant banker) is a SEBI-registered entity responsible for managing the entire IPO process — from due diligence and DRHP preparation, to filing with SEBI, setting the price band, managing book building, and coordinating the listing on BSE or NSE. They act as the primary intermediary between the issuer company and the investing public.
Shannon Advisors Pvt.Ltd has managed 4 IPOs tracked on IPORise, including 2 Mainboard and 2 SME IPOs. You can view the complete list, subscription data, and listing performance in the table above.
High subscription reflects investor demand, which is shaped by company fundamentals, valuation, grey market sentiment, and broader market conditions. A capable lead manager contributes to better price discovery and institutional interest. However, subscription numbers alone are not a reliable measure of lead manager quality — evaluate the issuer independently.
You can verify the SEBI registration of any merchant banker on the official SEBI website (sebi.gov.in) under the "Intermediaries/Market Infrastructure Institutions" section. All SEBI-registered merchant bankers are listed with their registration number, validity, and contact details.