Opening today, January 6, Gabion Technologies is bringing the "Infrastructure Safety" theme to the market. This blog covers the impressive 37% Grey Market Premium (GMP) and the company’s niche in rockfall protection and slope stabilization.

The Gabion Technologies India IPO officially opens for subscription today, January 6, marking the first significant SME entry of the calendar year. The company, which specializes in manufacturing steel gabions and geosynthetic products for erosion control, aims to raise ₹29.16 crore through the BSE SME platform. With a price band of ₹76 to ₹81, early interest has been overwhelming, primarily driven by the company's critical role in government-funded highway and railway projects in landslide-prone regions.

The headline news for today is the surging grey market sentiment. As of this morning, the GMP is trading at approximately ₹30, suggesting a listing price of ₹111, or a potential 37% gain on debut. This bullishness is backed by a 100% "fresh issue" structure, meaning all funds will flow directly into the company’s working capital and expansion of its Himachal Pradesh facility rather than into the pockets of exiting promoters.

Financially, Gabion is entering the market with a strong Return on Net Worth (RoNW) of 30.05%, significantly outperforming some of its larger infrastructure peers. Retail investors need to commit a minimum of ₹2,59,200 for one lot of 1,600 shares. Given the niche nature of their geotechnical solutions and the massive infrastructure budget for 2026, analysts expect the subscription figures to hit triple digits by the closing bell on January 8.