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In a significant development for the eco-tourism industry, Jungle Camps India Limited, a trailblazer in sustainable hospitality, is set to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO). This move marks a new phase in the company's growth journey, led by its founder, Gajendra Singh Rathore.
Established by Rathore in 2005-06, Jungle Camps India Limited has made a significant mark in the eco-tourism sector. Rathore, a Chartered Accountant, started his journey in the industry with an eco-tourism property in Pench Tiger Reserve. After moving to Delhi, he pursued Chartered Accountancy and set up his independent CA practice in the capital by 1993. However, his lifelong passion for wildlife and eco-tourism led him to leave behind a successful career to focus on this new venture.
Jungle Camps India has since expanded to renowned reserves such as Kanha Tiger Reserve, Pench's buffer zone in Rukhad, and Tadoba Tiger Reserve. Today, the company operates five properties with a total of 87 rooms, offering unique wildlife and conservation-themed experiences to its guests.
The IPO subscription period for Jungle Camps India is from December 10 to December 12. The company has issued 40.86 lakh fresh shares, with no Offer for Sale (OFS) component, in this offering. The IPO is a major event in the eco-tourism industry and is expected to significantly impact the tourism sector, particularly in eco-friendly resorts and adventure tourism.
As of early July 2025, Jungle Camps India’s share price is approximately ₹58.58, with a market capitalization around ₹89.89 crore. The stock has experienced significant volatility, with a 52-week high of ₹143.50 and a low of ₹43.01, indicating a wide trading range over the past year. However, financially, the company’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 0.0, and price-to-book (PB) ratio is 3.37, suggesting either no current profitability or zero earnings reported. Dividend yield stands at 0%, implying no dividends have been issued recently to shareholders. The share performance over the past year reveals a steep decline of about -55.37%, reflecting challenges in sustaining investor confidence or profitability over time.
Despite these financial challenges, Jungle Camps India remains focused on promoting wildlife and conservation-based eco-tourism through its award-winning resorts. The company's IPO listing is scheduled for December 17, signifying a significant milestone in Rathore's career and the growth of Jungle Camps India Limited.
Sources: [1] Moneycontrol.com [2] The Economic Times [3] Business Standard [4] Jungle Camps India Limited website
- Gajendra Singh Rathore, founder of Jungle Camps India Limited, embarked on a career transformation, leaving behind his successful Chartered Accountancy practice in Delhi to focus on eco-tourism and wildlife conservation.
- After venturing into eco-tourism with a property in Pench Tiger Reserve, Rathore's Jungle Camps India Limited expanded to renowned reserves like Kanha, Rukhad, and Tadoba, operating five properties with 87 rooms offering unique experiences.
- In a move to further grow the business, Jungle Camps India Limited announced its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in the eco-tourism industry, expecting it to significantly impact the tourism sector, particularly in eco-friendly resorts and adventure tourism.
- With the IPO listing scheduled for December 17, Rathore's Jungle Camps India Limited aims to invest in its home-and-garden, lifestyle, and perhaps even explore new business ventures like investing in travel experiences, continuing its growth journey beyond India's borders.
