• IPO issue details: Behari Lal Engineering's ₹302 crore IPO is open from August 12 to August 14 at a price band of ₹271 to ₹285 per share, consisting of a ₹93 crore fresh issue and a ₹208.6 crore offer for sale.
• Market share and exports: The company currently manufactures 1.5 lakh tonnes of products, controls a 10–12% share of India's metal rolls market, and exports engineering castings to more than 20 countries.
• Capacity expansion plans: Following the establishment of a rolling mill in 2022, the company is preparing to expand capacity further by bringing in an additional manufacturing unit.
• Fresh issue deployment: Proceeds from the ₹93 crore fresh issue will be invested in CNC machines, heat treatment shops, and value-addition technologies to accelerate turnaround times and expand in-house component manufacturing.