Here’s a challenge. Using the five clues below, identify the company being talked about here.
1. Even though I just completed my 30th year of existence as a business, my founder’s family has been involved in my business since the 1930s. Therefore, my business name is my founder’s family name.
2. My recent IPO was oversubscribed by nearly 200 times in the QIB category, but was listed at only a small premium. It took more than a year to triple the offer price.
3. I am the greatest player in my region, even though I am not even 1/10th of the greatest player in India. The gift of our iconic sport helps me build my brand.
4. I have a board of directors consisting of seven members, six of whom are graduates of the same university and one from another university located 10 km away.
5. My $1 billion valuation is based on nearly 50 times earnings, although my earnings have grown at a 20% CAGR over the past five years with an ROE of around 15%.
Send your answers before Wednesday 6 p.m. to who-am-i@thehindu.co.inwith your full name, mailing address and telephone number. One lucky winner each week will receive a book sponsored by UNIFI Capital.
Last week’s stock: TVS Srichakra Ltd
Last week’s winner: Kalyan Banerjee