Skyways Air Services IPO Day 3 Subscription Status: 4.35x Subscribed; GMP at ₹29
Skyways Air Services’ IPO was subscribed 4.35 times on Day 3 as of the afternoon (2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. IST) on 26 August 2026, led by retail demand at 6.01 times. Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs) reached 5.61 times, while Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) were at 0.48 times. The issue remains open until 27 August 2026. The latest available Grey Market Premium (GMP) reference is ₹29.
| Metric | Latest update |
| Bidding day | Day 3 |
| Data status | Afternoon (2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. IST) on 26 August 2026 |
| Overall subscription | 4.35x |
| QIB subscription | 0.48x |
| NII subscription | 5.61x |
| Retail subscription | 6.01x |
| Employee reserved category | 0.00x |
| Current GMP reference | ₹29 |
| GMP percentage | 21.0% |
| Indicative price | ₹167 |
| Closing date | 27 August 2026 |
Skyways Air Services IPO Day 3 Subscription Status
Demand strengthened further during the third bidding day, with both retail and NII portions recording subscription above 5 times in the latest validated snapshot.
| Investor category | Day 3 interim | Day 2 close | Change |
| Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) | 0.48x | 0.47x | +0.01x |
| Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs) | 5.61x | 2.57x | +3.04x |
| Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) | 6.01x | 3.53x | +2.48x |
| Overall | 4.35x | 2.46x | +1.89x |
NII demand recorded the largest absolute increase from the Day 2 close, while retail remained the most subscribed major category. QIB demand changed only marginally and remained below full subscription.
Subscription multiples compare the quantity of shares bid for with the shares reserved for each category. They do not represent the number of unique applicants.
How Subscription Changed From Day 2
Skyways Air Services IPO closed Day 2 at 2.46 times overall, with retail at 3.53 times, NII at 2.57 times, and QIB at 0.47 times. Those figures were based on bids for about 7.26 crore shares against roughly 2.96 crore shares available for public bidding.
By the Day 3 afternoon snapshot, overall demand had risen by 1.89 times to 4.35 times. NII subscription more than doubled to 5.61 times, while retail increased to 6.01 times.
The demand profile therefore became stronger across the retail and NII categories. QIB participation, however, remained comparatively limited at 0.48 times. Institutional bidding can build later in an IPO, but the current numbers do not establish how QIB demand will finish on Closing Day.
Skyways Air Services IPO GMP Today and Estimated Listing Price
The latest available GMP reference is ₹29 per share as of the afternoon (2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. IST) on 26 August 2026, compared with a ₹32 reading available on 25 August.
At the upper price band of ₹138:
Indicative price = ₹138 + ₹29 = ₹167
GMP percentage = ₹29 ÷ ₹138 × 100 = 21.0%
This gives an indicative price of around ₹167 per share, about 21.0% above the upper issue price.
GMP trackers are not fully aligned. Another established tracker quoted ₹24 on 26 August 2026, versus ₹32 a day earlier. This disagreement means ₹29 should be treated as a current reference reading, not a market-wide consensus.
GMP is unofficial, unregulated, can change quickly, and does not guarantee the eventual listing price or listing gains.
What Stands Out in Today’s Bidding
The clearest Day 3 development is the acceleration in NII demand, which rose from 2.57 times at the Day 2 close to 5.61 times. Retail demand also remained strong, increasing from 3.53 times to 6.01 times.
At the same time, two limitations matter. QIB subscription remained below 1 time, so demand was not equally strong across all major categories. Also, the GMP has softened from its earlier ₹32 reference even while formal subscription has increased.
That subscription-GMP divergence is worth noting because the two indicators measure different things. Subscription reflects actual bids relative to reserved shares, while GMP is an unofficial market sentiment signal. Neither high subscription nor a positive GMP establishes fair valuation, business quality, or future returns.
IPO Details Retail Investors Need
| IPO detail | Information |
| Price band | ₹131 to ₹138 per share |
| Lot size | 100 shares |
| Minimum retail investment | ₹13,800 at upper band |
| Issue size | ₹582.80 crore |
| Fresh issue | ₹398.80 crore |
| Offer for Sale (OFS) | ₹184.00 crore |
| Issue type | Book-built mainboard IPO |
| Closing date | 27 August 2026 |
| Expected listing date | 1 September 2026 |
| Exchange | NSE and BSE |
The offer comprises a fresh issue of up to about 2.89 crore shares and an Offer for Sale (OFS) of up to about 1.33 crore shares.
Brief Company and Financial Context
Skyways Air Services provides integrated logistics services across air and ocean freight forwarding, trucking, warehousing, customs broking, and express cargo. Air freight is a major part of its operations.
Revenue from operations increased to ₹2,812.89 crore in FY2026 from ₹2,247.82 crore in FY2025, while profit after tax rose to ₹63.52 crore from ₹48.15 crore. The company plans to use fresh-issue proceeds mainly for repayment or pre-payment of certain borrowings, incremental working-capital requirements, and general corporate purposes. Key risks include reliance on third-party carriers, freight-cost volatility, international trade conditions, and working-capital requirements.
What Happens Next
Skyways Air Services IPO remains open until 27 August 2026. On Closing Day, investors can monitor whether QIB participation rises, whether retail and NII demand continues to build, how the overall multiple changes, and whether GMP trackers begin to converge.
The final subscription picture should be assessed only after bidding closes and the exchange figures stabilise.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How many times is the Skyways Air Services IPO subscribed on Day 3?
A: Skyways Air Services IPO was subscribed 4.35 times overall as of the afternoon (2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. IST) on 26 August 2026. Retail led at 6.01 times, NII was at 5.61 times, and QIB subscription stood at 0.48 times.
Q: How did Skyways Air Services IPO demand change from Day 2 to Day 3?
A: Overall subscription increased from 2.46 times at the Day 2 close to 4.35 times in the latest Day 3 snapshot. NII demand rose from 2.57 times to 5.61 times, while retail increased from 3.53 times to 6.01 times.
Q: What is the Skyways Air Services IPO GMP today?
A: The latest available GMP reference is ₹29 per share, although another tracker quoted ₹24 on 26 August 2026. The difference shows why GMP should be treated as an unofficial range of market indications rather than a guaranteed value.
Q: What listing price does a ₹29 Skyways Air Services IPO GMP indicate?
A: At the upper IPO price of ₹138, a ₹29 GMP gives an indicative price of about ₹167 per share, representing roughly a 21.0% premium. This is only an indicative calculation and does not predict the actual listing price.
Q: Does higher Day 3 subscription guarantee a premium listing?
A: No. Strong subscription shows higher bidding demand relative to the shares offered, but it does not guarantee a premium listing. Company fundamentals, valuation, institutional participation, broader market conditions, and sentiment before listing can all influence the eventual market price.
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