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Popular Vehicles sets price band at Rs 280-295 for its Rs 602 crore IPO

Kochi-based Popular Vehicles and Services, engaged in the automotive dealerships and services space, on Wednesday fixed Rs 280-295 as the price band for its Rs 602-crore initial share sale that opens on Tuesday next week. The issue consists of Rs 250 crore of fresh issue and Rs 352 crore of offer for sale by the promoters led by Naveen Philip, the managing director of the company, and his Kuttukaran family, which now holds 69 per cent of the company. Promoter Banyan Tree Growth Capital is selling 19 per cent of its 29 per cent ownership in the company. Post-issue, the promoters' shareholding will fall to 61 per cent while that of Banyan Tree will come down to 10 per cent, John Verghese, the chief financial officer of the company, told PTI here. Banyan Tree has been with Popular since 2015 when it had picked up 33 per cent for Rs 65 crore. In the run-up to the issue, the PE had sold 3 per cent at Rs 355 a share back to the company. According to Verghese, the floor price is 140 time

JG Chemicals' Rs 251.2 crore IPO subscribed 6.39 times on Day 2 of offer

The initial share sale of JG Chemicals received 6.39 times subscription on the second day of bidding on Wednesday. The Rs 251.2 crore-initial public offer received bids for 5,21,75,446 shares against 81,68,714 shares on offer, according to data available with the NSE. The quota for non-institutional investors fetched 9.63 times subscription while the Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) part got subscribed 8.30 times. The category for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) received 45 per cent subscription. The zinc oxide manufacturer's Initial Public Offer (IPO) has a fresh issue of up to Rs 165 crore and an offer-for-sale of up to 39 lakh equity shares. Its price range is fixed at Rs 210-221 a share. JG Chemicals on Monday said it has collected over Rs 75 crore from anchor investors. Proceeds from the fresh issue to the tune of Rs 91 crore will be utilised for investing in JG Chemicals' material subsidiary BDJ Oxides and Rs 35 crore will be used for funding the long-term working .

Gensol Group's Matrix Gas & Renewables raises Rs 350 cr in pre-IPO round

Funding will help expand gas aggregation business and buy city gas distribution assets, says firm

Ceigall India files IPO papers with Sebi, eyes Rs 618 cr via fresh issue

Infrastructure company Ceigall India Ltd has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to mobilise funds through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The Ludhiana-based company's IPO is a combination of a fresh issue of Rs 617.69 crore and an Offer For Sale (OFS) of up to 1.43 crore equity shares by the promoters, and an individual selling shareholder, according to the draft red herring prospectus filed on Sunday. Promoters and promoter group entities -- Ramneek Sehgal, Ramneek Sehgal and Sons HUF, Avneet Luthra, Mohinder Pal Singh Sehgal, Parmjit Sehgal, Simran Sehgal -- and individual shareholder Kanwaldeep Singh Luthra are divesting their stakes in the proposed public issue. The offer includes a reservation for subscription by eligible employees. The company may consider raising Rs 123.50 crore in the pre-IPO placement round. If such placement is completed, the fresh issue size will be reduced. Proceeds from the fresh issue to the tune of Rs 118.78 crore will be

Mukka Proteins IPO subscribed 6.96 times on the second day of offer

The initial public offer of Mukka Proteins, which manufactures fish meal, fish oil and fish soluble paste, received 6.96 times subscription on the second day of bidding on Friday. The Rs 224 crore-initial share sale received bids for 38,99,15,490 shares against 5,60,00,435 shares on offer, as per NSE data. The quota for Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) got subscribed 10.20 times while the category for non-institutional investors received 6.22 times subscription. The portion for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) fetched 1.86 times subscription. The Initial Public Offer (IPO) of up to 8 crore equity shares is in a price range of Rs 26-28 a share. The issue is entirely a fresh issue with no Offer For Sale (OFS) component. Mukka Proteins on Wednesday raised a little over Rs 67 crore from anchor investors. Of the total proceeds, Rs 120 crore will be used towards working capital requirements and up to Rs 10 crore for investment in its associate, Ento Proteins, for funding its work

Platinum Industries' Rs 235 crore IPO subscribed 98.99 times on closing day

Platinum Industries' initial public offering got subscribed 98.99 times on the closing day of subscription on Thursday. The Rs 235 crore-initial share sale received bids for 95,35,53,843 shares against 96,32,988 units on offer, according to NSE data. The portion for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) got 151 times subscription, while the quota for non institutional investors received 141.80 times subscription. The part for Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) got subscribed 50.92 times. The Initial Public Offer (IPO) had a fresh issue of up to 1,37,61,225 equity shares. It had a price range of Rs 162-171 a share. Platinum Industries mobilised over Rs 70 crore from anchor investors. It is a multi-product company engaged in the business of manufacturing stabilisers. Unistone Capital was the manager to the offer.

Exicom Tele-Systems' Rs 429 crore IPO subscribed 129.52 times on last day

The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of EV charger maker Exicom Tele-Systems Ltd got subscribed a whopping 129.52 times on the last day of subscription on Thursday. The Rs 429 crore-initial share sale received bids for 2,36,03,94,900 shares against 1,82,23,540 shares on offer, as per NSE data. The portion for non-institutional investors got subscribed 153.20 times, while the category for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) received 121.80 times subscription. The Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) part attracted 119.51 times subscription. The IPO got fully subscribed within hours of opening for bidding on Tuesday. It had a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 329 crore and an Offer For Sale (OFS) component of up to 70.42 lakh equity shares worth Rs 100 crore, at the upper end of the price band, by promoter NextWave Communications. At present, NextWave Communications holds a 76.55 per cent stake in the company, and HFCL, part of the promoter group, owns a 7.74 per cent

Mukka Proteins Rs 224 crore IPO subscribed 2.47 times on Day 1 of offer

The initial public offer of Mukka Proteins, which manufactures fish meal, fish oil and fish soluble paste, was subscribed 2.47 times on the first day of bidding on Thursday. The Rs 224 crore-initial share sale received bids for 13,81,99,060 shares against 5,60,00,435 shares on offer, as per NSE data. The Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) part fetched 3.69 times subscription, while the quota for non institutional investors got subscribed 1.55 times and the portion for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) received 1.01 times subscription. The Initial Public Offer (IPO) of up to 8 crore equity shares is in price range of Rs 26-28 a share. The issue is entirely a fresh issue with no Offer For Sale (OFS) component. Mukka Proteins on Wednesday raised a little over Rs 67 crore from anchor investors. Of the total proceeds, Rs 120 crore will be used towards working capital requirements and up to Rs 10 crore for investment in its associate, Ento Proteins, for funding its working capital .

RK Swamy's Rs 423 cr IPO with price band of Rs 270-288 to open on March 4

Integrated marketing services firm RK Swamy Ltd on Wednesday fixed a price band of Rs 270-288 per share for its a little over Rs 423-crore Initial Public Offering (IPO). The initial share sale will be opened for public subscription during March 4-6 and the bidding for anchor investors will open for a day on March 1, the company said in a statement. The Rs 423.56-crore IPO comprises a fresh issue of shares aggregating up to Rs 173 crore and an Offer For Sale (OFS) of up to 87 lakh equity shares by selling shareholders worth Rs 250.56 crore at the upper end of the price band. Those offering shares in the OFS are -- Srinivasan K Swamy, Narasimhan Krishnaswamy, Evanston Pioneer Fund LP, and Prem Marketing Ventures LLP. Funds raised through the fresh issue would be used for setting up a digital video content production studio, establishing new customer experience centres and computer-aided telephonic interview centres as well as for general corporate purposes. Also, funds would be util

RK Swamy to launch Rs 173 cr IPO, OFS of 8.7 mn equity shares on Mar 4

Integrated marketing services firm RK Swamy Ltd is set to float its initial public offering on March 4. The initial share sale will conclude on March 6 and the bidding for anchor investors will open for a day on March 1, according to the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP). The company's proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO) comprises a fresh issue of shares aggregating up to Rs 173 crore and an Offer For Sale (OFS) of up to 87 lakh equity shares by selling shareholders, according to the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP). Those offering shares in the OFS are Srinivasan K Swamy, Narasimhan Krishnaswamy, Evanston Pioneer Fund L.P, and Prem Marketing Ventures LLP. RK Swamy Ltd. Funds raised through the fresh issue would be used for setting up a digital video content production studio, establishing new customer experience centres and computer-aided telephonic interview centres as well as for general corporate purposes. Also, funds would be utilised for investment in the IT infrastructure

Kolkata-based Nephrocare India secures Rs 8.08cr in pre-IPO funding

Nephrocare India, a Kolkata-based comprehensive renal care institution, has raised Rs 8.08 crore in its pre-IPO round paving the way for its expansion plans, the company said on Friday. The funding saw participation from marquee investors, who include former HDFC chairman Deepak Parekh, HDFC Securities chairman Bharat Shah, and founder and MD of Macleods Pharmaceuticals Rajendra Agarwal, it said. The fresh infusion of capital will fuel Nephrocare India's target of establishing 22 high-end kidney care facilities across India by March 2026. Four centres are expected to be operational by the end of the current fiscal, the company said in a statement. Its long-term vision is to establish 300 Nephrocare centres across the country within the next 8-10 years. Highlighting the critical need for such expansion, company officials pointed out the vast demand for kidney care units in India, the statement said. With an estimated seven crore patients struggling with chronic kidney diseases and

DOMS Industries IPO receives 15.16 times subscription on day two of offer

The initial share sale of pencil maker DOMS Industries received 15.16 times subscription on the second day of offer on Thursday. The Rs 1,200 crore Initial Public Offer (IPO) received bids for 13,39,90,938 shares against 88,37,407 shares on offer, according to data available with the NSE. The Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) part received 41.07 times subscription while the quota for non-institutional investors got subscribed 25.77 times. The category for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) got subscribed 1.18 times. The IPO has a fresh issue of up to Rs 350 crore and an offer for sale component of Rs 850 crore. Price range for the offer is Rs 750-790 a share. The IPO of DOMS Industries got fully subscribed within hours of opening for bidding on Wednesday and finally ended the day with 5.71 times subscription. DOMS Industries has raised Rs 538 crore from anchor investors. Funds raised through the fresh issue would be used for setting up a new manufacturing facility to expand

IPO fundraising down 26% but average listing gains are up 29% this year

The largest IPO in the first half of 2023-24 was from Mankind Pharma (Rs 4,326 crore). This was followed by JSW Infrastructure (Rs 2,800 crore) and RR Kabel (Rs 1,964 crore).

Sewerage infra player EMS plans to float IPO in Sept to raise Rs 300-320 cr

Water and sewerage infra player EMS Ltd on Thursday said it is planning to launch an initial public offering (IPO) in the next month to raise Rs 300-320 crore. Also, the company said it has completed the pre-IPO placement round and raised Rs 33.76 crore through it, leading to a reduction in fresh issue size in the upcoming maiden public issue. In the pre-IPO placement round, the Ghaziabad-based firm issued 16 lakh equity shares at an issue price of Rs 211 apiece, the company said in a statement. Accordingly, the size of the fresh issue has been reduced to Rs 146.24 crore from Rs 180 crore planned earlier. Besides, there would be an Offer of Sale (OFS) of 82.94 lakh shares by promoter and founder Ramveer Singh. At present, Singh holds a 97.81 per cent stake in the company. In March 2023, EMS Ltd filed draft papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through the maiden public issue and has already received Sebi's approval to go ahead with this IPO. Proceeds from the

Aeroflex Industries gets Sebi's clearance to raise money through IPO

Stainless steel flexible hose manufacturer Aeroflex Industries Ltd has received capital markets regulator Sebi's go ahead to raise funds through an initial share-sale. The initial public offering (IPO) consists of a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to Rs 160 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of up to 1.75 crore equity shares by promoter entities -- Sat Industries and Italica Global FZC, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP). The OFS comprises sale of 1.23 crore shares by Sat Industries Ltd and up to 52 lakh shares by Italica Global FZC. At present, Sat Industries owns 92.18 per cent stake in the company, while Italica Global FZC holds 6.52 per cent stake. "We have been informed by Aeroflex Industries Ltd, our subsidiary, that it has got clearance from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for its IPO, subject to the submission of requisite documents as per the final observation letter dated July 31," Sat Industries said in a regulatory filing on ...

IPO fundraising shrinks, block deals robust during first half of CY23

So far in 2023, 7 companies have completed their IPOs and raised a cumulative Rs 6,910 crore. By comparison, 16 companies had raised a record Rs 40,310 crore during the same period last year

Fourth quarter of 2022-23 sees lowest IPO fundraising in 9 yrs: Report

Thirty-seven Indian corporates raised Rs 52,116 crore through main board IPOs in financial year 2022-23, less than half of the Rs 1.11 lakh (all-time high) mobilised by 53 IPOs in 2021-22

IPO fundraising in India halves in 2022; 40 firms raised Rs 59,412 cr

Forty Indian corporates raised Rs 59,412 crore through main board IPOs in calendar year 2022, half of the Rs 118,723 crore (all-time high) mobilised by 63 IPOs in 2021, according to PRIME Database

IPO fundraising halves to Rs 59,412 cr in 2022 despite LIC's mega offer

If one were to remove the state-owned insurer's Rs 21,008 crore offer, the figure would come to a third of the amount raised in 2021

New funding mechanism takes wing for HNIs bidding Rs 2-10 lakh in an IPO

Under the new mechanism, non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) are providing up to Rs 8 lakh on a margin amount of Rs 2 lakh for a flat fee of Rs 2,000, said industry sources.