New Delhi, June 25 -- A prominent Mumbai-based real estate developer is stepping into the public markets with a Rs.1,590 crore initial public offering (IPO) this week. Focused primarily on India's most lucrative property market-the Mumbai Metropolitan Region-the company is betting that strong demand for premium housing, a robust pipeline, and ongoing efforts to pare down debt will appeal to investors.

But with high leverage, thin margins, and rich valuations, the offer comes with its share of risks.

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Deleveraging through IPO

Kalpataru Ltd, the developer behind the upcoming offering, is currently 100% promoter-owned. Post-IPO, the promoters will dilute 18.6% of their...