Page 6 - Latest Updates on IPO
Weak IPO listings by Studds and Orkla cast a shadow on market euphoria
Consecutive weak listings by Studds Accessories and Orkla India have dimmed India's IPO frenzy, even as analysts flag valuation concerns and a cooling in grey market sentiment
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What NSE Q2 results reveal about the exchange's growth outlook ahead of IPO
NSE Q2 results: A deep dive into NSE's financials reveal a meaningful impact of market regulator Sebi's derivatives-linked regulations, along with one-time provision related to the co-location case
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Sebi expands IPO anchor book to 40% to boost institutional participation
Additionally, the regulator has increased the number of anchor investors allowed for IPOs with an anchor portion above ₹250 crore, by raising the existing limit from 10 to 15 per ₹250 crore
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Lenskart set to launch AI-powered smart glasses in Dec after listing
The device is likely powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 platform, a chipset designed for lightweight augmented reality and camera-enabled AI applications
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Epsilon Carbon inks $20 mn deal with Alba, plans IPO by end of 2027
The collaboration with aluminium smelter Alba is an important step toward sustainable industrial growth, Epsilon Carbon Managing Director Vikram Handa said
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Shadowfax seeks ₹2,000 crore in IPO as India's e-commerce deliveries surge
The Flipkart-backed logistics firm will use proceeds to expand infrastructure and branding after processing over 436 million orders in FY25
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Pine Labs to launch IPO on Nov 7; aims to raise ₹2,080 cr via fresh issue
The company will use funds for investment in its subsidiaries such as Qwikcilver Singapore, Pine Payment Solutions, Malaysia, and Pine Labs UAE for expanding the presence outside the country
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Has Gift City IFSC truly arrived? Experts debate at BS BFSI Summit
At Business Standard's BFSI Summit, experts discussed the progress of GIFT City IFSC and the upcoming prospects
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Groww founders eye $1.9 billion wealth boost as online broker heads for IPO
The Bengaluru-headquartered firm is seeking to raise ₹1,060 crore, while existing investors plan to sell as many as 557.2 million shares
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Sebi bars Gretex from merchant banking for 21 days over IPO lapse
Gretex failed to verify and disclose that nearly 40 per cent of the IPO proceeds were proposed to be used as a deposit for renting an office premises that was still under construction
Oyo's parent PRISM increases authorised share capital ahead of planned IPO
This follows earlier shareholder approvals in August and September 2025 for capital expansion linked to IPO readiness and other fund-raising activities
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Studds Accessories raises ₹137 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO
As per the circular, Studds Accessories has finalised the allocation of 23,35,836 equity shares to anchor investors at ₹585 per share, aggregating to about ₹136.64 crore
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Akasa Air plans to launch IPO within 2-5 years, says CEO Vinay Dube
Dube said, "There is no next phase we are planning. Our next phase should be an IPO in a two to five-year time period."
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Akasa Air plans IPO within 2-5 years, to restart pilot hiring next year
Loss-making Akasa, India's third largest airline, has not had enough work for pilots due to delayed deliveries from Boeing
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Lenskart CEO Peyush Bansal bets on AI, eyes up to $8 billion IPO valuation
Lenskart CEO says AI-powered eye testing and tech-led innovation will fuel global expansion as India's largest eyewear firm preps for IPO
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Eyewear retailer Lenskart promoters set to cash in on $830 million IPO
SoftBank-backed eyewear giant aims for $8 billion valuation as co-founders and early investors book multibillion-rupee gains
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Sebi puts Vedanta Group's Sterlite Electric public listing on hold
The company, part of mining and metals conglomerate Vedanta Group, filed draft papers for the IPO in early October
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Our eventual aim is to serve a billion people: Lenskart's Peyush Bansal
Bansal said that as a consumer brand, Lenskart has to be an internationally renowned brand because it raises the quality bar
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IPO signals strong commitment from Norway parent, says Orkla India
This comes as the company's initial public offering is slated to open on 29 October to 31 October
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DMart's Radhakishan Damani invests ₹90 crore in Lenskart ahead of IPO
The investment comes ahead of Lenskart's maiden public offering, which is expected to open for public subscription next week
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