IGI IPO 2024: Subscription Details, Price Band, and Key Investor Insights
The IGI IPO 2024 opens for subscription with a price band of Rs 397-417, aiming to raise Rs 4,225 crore. Featuring anchor investor backing, it offers robust growth potential, expert recommendations, and innovative plans for global market leadership.
- IPO Dates: Opens on December 13, 2024, and closes on December 17, 2024.
- Type: Book-built IPO.
- Price Band: Rs 397 to Rs 417 per share.
- Fundraising Target:
- At the upper end of the price band, the IPO aims to raise Rs 4,225 crore.
- Fresh Issue: 35.4 million shares aggregating to Rs 1,475 crore.
- Offer for Sale (OFS): 65.9 million shares aggregating to Rs 2,750 crore.
Anchor Investors
- Funds Raised: Rs 1,900.35 crore on December 12, 2024.
- Key Investors:
- Government of Singapore
- Monetary Authority of Singapore
- Nomura Funds
- Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
- Government Pension Fund Global
- Fidelity
- Pinebridge Global Funds
- Eastspring Investments
- Carmignac Portfolio
- Natixis International Funds
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Bidding Details for Retail Investors
- Lot Size: 35 shares per lot.
- Minimum Investment: Rs 14,595 for one lot.
- Maximum Investment: Rs 2,00,000 for up to 13 lots (455 shares).
Grey Market Premium (GMP)
- Premium: Trading at Rs 492 per share in the grey market, a premium of Rs 75 or 17.99% over the upper price band of Rs 417.
Key Dates
- Subscription Closes: December 17, 2024.
- Basis of Allotment Finalized: December 18, 2024.
- Shares Credited to Demat Accounts: December 19, 2024.
- Listing Date: December 20, 2024.
IPO Objectives
- Utilization of Funds:
- Rs 1,300 crore for acquiring IGI Belgium Group and IGI Netherlands Group from the promoter.
- Remaining funds for general corporate purposes.
- Selling Shareholders: Will receive proceeds from the Offer for Sale.
Management and Advisors
- Registrar: KFin Technologies.
- Book-Running Lead Managers:
- Axis Capital
- Kotak Mahindra Capital Company
- Morgan Stanley India Company
- SBI Capital Markets
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Brokerage Recommendations
- AUM Capital:
- Recommendation: Subscribe for the long term.
- Rationale: Post-acquisition, IGI is poised to become a global leader in gem certification, driven by rising disposable income and increased demand for gems and jewellery.
- Swastika Investmart:
- Recommendation: Subscribe for both listing gains and long-term growth potential.
- Rationale: IGI holds a dominant global market position, shows consistent financial growth, and has no directly listed peers.
The IGI IPO offers significant growth opportunities with a strong leadership position in the global gem certification market. Analysts recommend subscribing for both short-term gains and long-term value.
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