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The IPO listing train keeps rolling: 2025 may be its biggest stop yet

Over ₹1.5 trillion raised, with major listings still queued down the track

Street Signs: FPIs on ice, trade deal the thaw, GMP runway lights flash

Foreign investors take a breather amid trade uncertainties, while IPO activity stays strong with four listings this week

Think Investments infuses ₹136 crore in PhysicsWallah ahead of IPO

Global investment firm Think Investments has invested a little over Rs 136 crore in edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah as part of a pre-IPO funding round. The fresh infusion comes as the company gears up for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) next week. As part of the transaction, Think Investments picked up 1.07 crore equity shares, amounting to 0.37 per cent stake in PhysicsWallah from 14 employees of the edtech firm. The shares were bought at Rs 127 per piece, which is 17 per cent above the issue price. This translates into a transaction size of Rs 136.17 crore. "Pursuant to share purchase agreement dated November 3 read with the amendment letter dated November 3, 2025 entered into, 14 employees of the company have transferred an aggregate of 10,722,708 equity shares... to Think India Opportunities Master Fund LP on November 4, for an aggregate consideration of Rs 136.17 crore," PhysicsWallah said in a public announcement. Think Investments is a USD 4 billion global investme

PhysicsWallah IPO to open Nov 11; SBICAPS names Bhuvaneshwari as MD & CEO

PhysicsWallah's Rs 3,480-crore IPO opens Nov 11, while SBICAP Securities appoints veteran banker Bhuvaneshwari A as managing director and CEO to lead its digital growth strategy

Street Signs: Nifty's 26k hurdle, grey mkt gives Groww, Studds a polite nod

The Nifty struggles to hold above 26,000 amid profit-taking, while Lenskart's ambitious IPO valuation divides investors. Grey market signals modest optimism for Groww and Studds

2025 may push IPO totals near or above 2024's record: Amit Ramchandani

With mega IPOs from Lenskart and Groww ahead, India's record ₹1.6 trillion fundraising looks set to be topped, says Ramchandani

FPIs keep India's IPO heart beating: ₹54K cr pumps life into market pulse

Foreign investors act as lifeblood of primary markets, steadying flows amid heavy outflows

Street Signs: Nifty's pause before glory, MTR Foods GMP at 20%, and more

Nifty stalls near record highs, Orkla India IPO heats up the grey market, and holdcos gear up for a special auction session aimed at unlocking long-trapped value

Lenskart to launch IPO on Oct 31, aims to raise ₹2,150 cr via fresh issue

Eyewear retailer Lenskart Solutions is gearing up to launch its initial public offering (IPO) on October 31, aiming to raise Rs 2,150 crore through a fresh issue of shares. This marks its much-awaited entry into the public markets. The company's maiden public offering would conclude on November 4, and the bidding for anchor investors would open for a day on October 30, according to the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP). Apart from the fresh issue, there would be an offer-for-sale (OFS) component, in which promoters and investors would offload over 12.75 crore equity shares. As a part of the OFS, promoters -- Peyush Bansal, Neha Bansal, Amit Chaudhary and Sumeet Kapahi; and investors -- SVF II Lightbulb (Cayman) Ltd, Schroders Capital Private Equity Asia Mauritius Ltd, PI Opportunities Fund '? II, Macritchie Investments Pte. Ltd., Kedaara Capital Fund II LLP, and Alpha Wave Ventures LP -- would offload shares. Lenskart proposes to utilise the proceeds from the IPO for various strategic

ARCIL set to go public as Sebi clears IPO plan of India's oldest ARC

SBI and Avenue Capital-backed ARCIL to offer 105 million shares in an IPO through an offer for sale; IIFL, IDBI Capital, and JM Financial to manage the issue

Handsome payoff: ₹600 crore IPO fees light up Diwali for i-bankers

LG Electronics India and Tata Capital lead October's IPO fee bonanza, as bankers cash in on a busy primary market season

LG Electronics India poised to rise in trading debut after $1.3 bn IPO

More broadly, an opening-day surge by LG would bode well for other Indian companies planning to go public, particularly in the wake of Tata Capital Ltd. only rising 1.4 per cent in its debut

Tata Capital, LG Electronics debut to test strength of IPO market next week

The two listings underscore India's growing status as a global fundraising hub, powered by deep domestic liquidity and an expanding retail investor base

Tata Capital IPO subscribed twice over; institutional investors dominate

The fourth-largest IPO in Indian markets saw strong QIB interest but subdued retail participation, with analysts calling valuations largely priced in

Anantam Highways Trust raises ₹180 cr as IPO opens for subscription

Anantam Highways Trust has collected Rs 180 crore from anchor investors as its Initial Public Offering (IPO) opened for subscription on Tuesday. WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund, Minerva Ventures, Trust Investment Advisors, SBI Capital Markets, Edelweiss Life Insurance Company and Reliance General Insurance Company, among others, participated in the anchor round, according to a circular uploaded on BSE's website. Anantam Highways Trust allotted 1.8 crore units to these investors at Rs 100 apiece, the circular showed. The infrastructure investment trust's Rs 400 crore IPO would conclude on October 9. The price band has been set between Rs 98-100 per unit. Proceeds from the public issue are expected to be utilised for funding infrastructure projects, debt repayment, and general corporate purposes. Anantam Highways Trust operates in the road and highway sector, with a portfolio of revenue-generating assets aimed at providing stable and predictable returns to investors.

LG Electronics India to start taking orders for $1.3 billion IPO

The South Korean parent will offer as many as 101.8 million shares of LG Electronics India Ltd. at ₹1,080 to ₹1,140 each from Tuesday

Mann Fleet Partners files draft IPO papers with Sebi to raise funds

Chauffeured car rental and mobility solutions provider Mann Fleet Partners Ltd on Monday said it has filed its draft papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of 64.10 lakh equity shares and an Offer For Sale (OFS) of up to 16 lakh equity shares by promoters Amrit Pal Singh Mann and Parmjeet Mann. In a statement, the company said it plans to use the proceeds from the fresh issue worth Rs 63.78 crore for purchasing vehicles, Rs 18.76 crore for payment of debt and the rest for general corporate purposes. Headquartered in New Delhi and established in 1992, Mann Fleet Partners offers a comprehensive range of mobility solutions, including event-based transportation, long-term rentals, spot rentals, and self-drive car leasing. Its clientele includes corporates, government agencies, embassies, and high-net-worth individuals. The company provides chauffeur services in 83 cities across India, the UAE,

BVG India files IPO papers with Sebi, aims to raise ₹300 cr via fresh issue

Facility management services provider, BVG India has filed its preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO) comprising a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 300 crore and an OFS. Under the offer for sale (OFS), existing shareholders will offload 2.85 crore equity shares, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) dated September 30. Out of the fresh issue proceeds, Rs 250 crore has been earmarked for payment of debt, while the balance will be deployed towards general corporate purposes. The company operates through three business verticals-- Integrated Facility Management (IFM), Emergency Response Services (ERS), and Environment & Sustainability Services (ESS) -- catering to clients across industrial, commercial, healthcare, education, government and transport infrastructure sectors. BVG India provides soft services such as mechanised housekeeping, janitorial services, industrial housekeeping, manpower supply, ..

RBI raises IPO financing limit to ₹25 lakh, loan against shares to ₹1 cr

This move is expected to encourage greater participation by high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and deepen engagement in the primary market

Street Signs: Low Vix, high tension, IPO fireworks light up grey market sky

A calm Vix belies market jitters as FPIs sell aggressively; IPO grey market stays hot; traders push back against Sebi's plans to curb weekly derivatives expiries