E to E Transportation Infrastructure Limited is currently the "talk of the town" as its initial public offering enters its final days of bidding. The company, which specializes in railway signaling, telecommunications, and electrification, is looking to raise ₹84.22 crore through the NSE SME platform. As of today, December 29, the grey market sentiment is exceptionally bullish, with the GMP hitting ₹145 against an issue price of ₹174.

The company’s timing couldn't be better, as it aligns with the Indian government’s massive budgetary allocations for rail infrastructure and urban transit systems like Metros. This macro tailwind has translated into a diversified order book worth over ₹925 crore, providing strong revenue visibility for the next few years. Investors are clearly taking note, as the subscription figures have already crossed 70x by the second day of the issue.

What sets E to E Transportation apart is its "asset-light" business model. By focusing on high-value engineering, design, and project management while outsourcing heavy construction tasks to RDSO-approved vendors, the company maintains healthy margins. Their financial trajectory is equally impressive, with revenue jumping from ₹172 crore in FY24 to ₹253 crore in FY25, and PAT growing by 36% in the same period.

The grey market premium currently suggests an estimated listing price of ₹319, representing an 83% upside. High Net-worth Individuals (HNIs) and Retail investors are particularly aggressive, with their portions being oversubscribed by 92x and 96x respectively. The funds raised will primarily go toward meeting the working capital requirements needed to execute its massive pending order book of ₹401 crore.

As the IPO closes for subscription tomorrow, December 30, the momentum suggests that the final subscription numbers could challenge recent records. While the risks include high dependency on government contracts and capital-intensive operations, the current market sentiment is overwhelmingly positive. For investors looking for exposure to the "India Infrastructure" story, E to E Transportation appears to be a high-conviction play in the SME space.