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TRAVEL FOOD SERVICES IPO

IPO Details

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13 shares
₹ 14,300
₹ 1045 – 1100
₹ Up to 2000 Cr

Issue timeline

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  • 10-Jul-2025
  • 11-Jul-2025
  • 11-Jul-2025
  • 14-Jul-2025

Subscription Status

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Qualified Institutional Buyers -
Non-Institutional Investor -
Retail Individual Investor -
Employee -
Total -

About Company

About Travel Food Services Limited

Founded in 2007, TFS operates travel quick-service restaurants (Travel QSR) and premium lounge services across 14 Indian airports (including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata) and 3 Malaysian airports as of June 30, 2024. The company runs 397 QSR outlets under 117 in-house and partner brands, and offers lounges serviced to first/business class flyers, credit Card holders, and loyalty program members.

TFS is backed by global airport food giant SSP Group plc, alongside K Hospitality Corp via the Kapur Family Trust (promoters). SSP plans to raise ₹2,000 crore through this IPO, which is a 100% offer-for-sale (OFS)—the company itself will receive no proceeds.

 

Why the IPO Matters

  • Airport consumption is booming
    India is seeing fast growth in passenger traffic and airport infrastructure expansion—supporting strong demand for food services inside terminals.
  • Leader in the segment
    TFS commands 24% share in airport QSRs and 45% share in airport lounges in India. High visibility through brand presence and prime locations gives competitive edge.
  • Asset-light, concession-based model
    TFS secures long-term rights from airports and builds outlets and lounges. Revenue comes from traveller spend and lounge access, making it scalable and moderately capital-light.
  • Strong parent support
    SSP’s global experience and TFS’s local management team offer operational stability and brand partnerships, enhancing the share sale’s credibility.

 

IPO Details

  • IPO Open Date: 7th  July 2025
  • IPO Close Date: 9th July 2025
  • Listing Date: 14th July 2025
  • Issue Type: Offer for sale
  • Total Issue Size: 2000 Cr
  • Price Band: Rs. 1045 - Rs. 1100
  • Listing: NSE, BSE

 Financial Statement

Financial Metric

31 Mar 2024

31 Mar 2023

31 Mar 2022

Assets

1,623.39

1,332.32

1,056.49

Revenue

1,462.29

1,103.58

441.66

Profit After Tax

298.02

251.30

5.03

Net Profit Margin

20.38%

22.77%

1.14%

Net Worth

796.00

651.12

406.51

Total Borrowing

792.13

647.25

402.64

Reserves and Surplus

63.78

31.05

38.17

Debt to Assets Ratio

48.79%

48.58%

38.11%

(Amount in Cr)

Key Insights:

  • Strong Revenue Growth: Revenue more than tripled over three years, indicating a surge in operations post-pandemic.
  • Profit Surge: PAT jumped from ₹5.03 crore in FY22 to ₹298.02 crore in FY24, reflecting strong margin improvement.
  • Asset Expansion: Company assets have steadily grown by over 50% from FY22 to FY24, showing infrastructure and outlet additions.
  • Consistent Equity Build-Up: Net worth has nearly doubled over two years, strengthening financial position.
  • Debt Increase: Borrowings also increased significantly, likely to fund expansion, but remain manageable against net worth.

This data reflects a company that is scaling rapidly with rising profits and asset base—well-timed for a public listing.

 

Strengths & Opportunities

  • Dominant market share in Indian airport QSR and lounge space establishes TFS as a sector leader.
  • Brand portfolio combining in-house and franchise brands creates variety and operational flexibility.
  • Marginal capital expenditure, due to lease-based model, enables scalable growth with moderate capital usage.
  • Strong parent backing by SSP and K Hospitality supports access to international best practices and global brand tie-ups.

 

Risks & Things to Note

  • Dependency on air travel trends: Travel downturns or airport slowdowns can impact revenue flow.
  • Competitive environment: Other airport F&B operators can challenge margins, especially during contract renewals.
  • Promotion‑only IPO: Since it’s fully an OFS, TFS gets no fresh capital infusion for growth—reliant on existing cash flows.
  • Pricing risk: Without a price band, valuation levels unknown; high valuation could dilute post-listing gains.

 

Who Should Consider This IPO?

  • Travel and hospitality theme investors who want exposure to airport-based F&B without operating risk.
  • Income-focused investors seeking companies with strong margins and stable cash flow.
  • Long-term holders believing in domestic air traffic growth and service sector expansion.
  • Institutional and retail subscribers looking for participation in a mainstream corporate IPO backed by a global player.

 

Conclusion

Travel Food Services Ltd’s IPO offers a rare opportunity to invest in India’s fast-growing airport food and lounge ecosystem. With strong financials, high profit margins, and dominant market share at major airports, the company has built a compelling growth story. The IPO proceeds go entirely to promoters, but the structure and business model position TFS as a scalable and potentially profitable public company.

Investors should watch closely as the price band is revealed, and weigh the company’s valuations alongside solid fundamentals. If you believe in India’s rising airport traffic and want exposure to branded convenience and food services in travel zones, this IPO merits thoughtful consideration.

*The financials mentioned above are sourced from DRHP/ RHP documents.