South Korean major LG Electronics has delayed the upcoming initial public offering (IPO) for its Indian unit, amid volatility in the local share markets, according to industry insiders.
India was the world's second-largest market by IPO proceeds in 2024 but listings are down 15% this year, data compiled by LSEG showed
LG Electronics has informed advisors that it may postpone the public issue and may resume if the market conditions improve
Daikin, Hitachi and Samsung are among manufacturers raising concerns over new Indian government rules mandating significantly higher payments for recycling appliances like ACs, refrigerators and TVs
Both companies had planned to launch their offerings this month
Starting at Rs 32,000, the 2025 LG 4K UHD smart monitors support 90 per cent DCI-P3 colour range and HDR10 visuals
While the valuation figure is potentially lower, LG Electronics India might raise as much as $1.7 billion in the IPO, which is more than originally anticipated
LG Electronics India and Innovision filed draft IPO papers with Sebi in December and obtained the regulator's observations on March 13 and March 12, respectively
The Indian arm of the Seoul-headquartered home appliances and electronics company could roll out its ~15,000 crore maiden share sale once market conditions turn conducive, sources said
Tata Capital's board last week approved the listing of as many as 230 million shares, along with an offer for sale of equity by existing shareholders
A total of 66 companies have submitted applications for IPOs, with highly anticipated offerings from Hero Fincorp and LG Electronics awaiting approval from the capital market regulator, Sebi
Bloomberg has also reported the IPO could raise $1 billion to $1.5 billion and value LG India at as much as $15 billion
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The company is planning to start a formal roadshow for LG Electronics India Pvt's IPO within the next two months and is targeting a listing in the first half of 2025
The IPO, which is entirely an offer for sale (OFS), will see Seoul-based parent LG Electronics divesting up to 101,815,859 equity shares of face value Rs 10 each from its Indian subsidiary
Besides, it is increasing the sourcing of raw materials from the local market, which is helping it meet consumer demands
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