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From Zomato to Lenskart: 25 tech startup IPOs, 8 losers, 4 multibaggers, and one unending argument
The Economic Times: Since 2021, India has seen a wave of startup IPOs, with at least 25 new-age tech companies entering the stock market. Their performance has been mixed but overall rewarding, delivering an average return of 42% to investors. Among them, 4 companies turned into multibaggers, giving huge returns, while 8 ended up in losses, showing the unpredictable nature of startup listings. The newest entrant, Lenskart, entered the market with massive hype on social media, but despite the buzz, its debut on Monday ended flat, disappointing those expecting a blockbuster listing.
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Lenskart IPO: From Mega Hype to Flat Listing
November 10 Overview Lenskart, a popular Indian company that sells eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses, was all set for a big entry into the stock market on Monday, November 10, 2025. But just before the shares started trading, the excitement died down. The Grey Market Premium (GMP), which shows how much extra people are willing to pay for shares before they officially list, dropped to zero. This wiped out all the buzz that had built up. Investors who hoped for quick profits are now expecting a flat or even disappointing...
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How Allotment of Shares Works in an IPO?
September 07 Key Steps in the Allotment Process Setting a price band : The issuer sets a price band (with the cap price at least 5% above the floor, up to a maximum 20% premium). Investors place bids within this band during the bidding window. Once the window closes, the cut-off price is finalized—it's the highest price at which the entire issue is fully subscribed. Determining Eligibility: Only bids at or above the cut-off price qualify for allotment. Retail investors (those applying for up to ₹2 lakh worth of shares) have an...
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Only 36% of new-age IPOs beat broader market in 5 years: Report
August 14 WHAT? A recent report titled "The New-Age IPO Performance Analysis," examines 25 tech-led IPOs in sectors such as fintech, logistics, consumer internet, quick commerce, and SaaS that listed between May 2020 and June 2025. The study benchmarks their returns against the BSE 500 index and reveals a stark contrast between short-term listing gains and long-term performance. Only 36% of these new-age IPOs outperformed the broader market over the five-year period, highlighting that hype often drives initial success but...
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All about Oswal Pumps IPO
June 10 ABOUT COMPANY Oswal Pumps Limited, based in Karnal, Haryana, is a leading Indian manufacturer of pumps and motors, specializing in solar-powered and grid-connected solutions. Founded in 2003, the company has carved a niche in the renewable energy and agricultural sectors under the ‘Oswal’ brand. Business Overview Products: Solar pumps, submersible pumps, monoblock pumps, electric motors, and solar modules. They cater to agricultural, residential, commercial, and industrial...
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All About NSDL IPO and it's Comparison with CDSL
June 04 ABOUT National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL)? Established in 1996, NSDL is India's first and largest securities depository, playing a pivotal role in the dematerialization of securities and facilitating electronic settlement of trades. It offers a range of services including account maintenance, dematerialization, corporate action processing, e-voting, and consolidated account statements. As of March 31, 2025, NSDL (National Securities Depository Limited) reported 39.45 million (3.945 crore) active demat...
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BELRISE INDUSTRIES IPO | Subscription, Review, Analysis, Details & Expert Insights
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Belrise Industries IPO Day 1: Check subscription status, GMP, allotment date & more
May 21 SUMMARY Belrise Industries, a Pune-based automotive components manufacturer, launched its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on May 21, 2025. The IPO aims to raise ₹2,150 crore through a fresh issue of 23.89 crore equity shares, with a price band set between ₹85 and ₹90 per share. Investors can bid in lots of 166 shares, requiring a minimum investment of ₹14,940 at the upper price band. Day 1 Subscription Status (as of 1:45 PM IST) Overall Subscription: 40% of the total...
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Hyundai to bring India's biggest IPO
June 16 India’s second-largest passenger vehicle maker South Korea’s Hyundai is to launch an IPO to raise around 25000 crore rupees or 3 billion dollars by the sale of 17.5% of the parent company’s stake. Based on this data, Hyundai India is expected to be valued between $22-$28 billion. It would be India’s biggest IPO so far as the last IPO as big as Hyundai was of LIC when it raised $2.7 bn in 2022. The issue is entirely an offer for sale by the parent company which is expected to sell 14 to 15...
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How much big is Lenskart?
May 02 You would be familiar with Eyewear brand Lenskart. The company was founded in 2010 by Peyush Bansal and his friends Amit Chaudhary and Sumeet Kapahi with the aim of revolutionizing the eyewear industry by providing customers with high-quality, affordable eyewear. Since it was founded it has received numerous investments. In 2011, IDG Ventures India invested $4 million in the company. In January 2015, the company raised ₹135 crore from venture capitalist companies like TPG Growth, TR Capital and IDG Ventures India....
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8 Upcoming IPOs in the month of May
May 01 The month of may is filled with many IPOs. Lets have a look on them. The first is the Indegene IPO who will launch its IPO on May 6. This company helps the emerging biotech and medical device companies develop products and get them to the market. It provides digital services to the life sciences industry. The issue size is Rs 1,842-crore and the price band has been fixed at Rs 430-452 per share. The IPO closes on May 8, comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 760 crore and an...
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