Price-conscious investors drive IPO successes this year

LG Electronics India Ltd's largest listing gain among major public floats since 2019 underscores a vital truth: attractive pricing and strategic campaigning are essential for companies seeking to raise capital in the world’s fourth-largest market for initial public offerings by volume.

- Sneha Shah & Ram Sahgal

The Indian unit of the Korean appliances maker debuted on Tuesday at a 50% premium to its issue price on the NSE as investors who did not get allotment during the ₹11,607 crore IPO rushed to lap up shares. The stock closed at ₹1689.9, 48% above its offer price of ₹1,140, and close to its debut price of ₹1,710.Ia rare feat for a large IPO raising more than ₹10,000 crore.

“The blockbuster listing underscores the depth and maturity of India’s equity market, showing it can absorb large, high-quality issuances at responsible valuations,” said Atul Mehra, MD & CEO, Axis Capital, the lead-left book running manager for the LG issue.