Godavari Biorefineries IPO: Subscription Figures Show Mixed Response

The initial public offering (IPO) of Godavari Biorefineries Limited started on 23rd October 2024 and will remain open until 25th October 2024. This means investors have a few days to bid for shares in the company.

IPO Price Range

Godavari Biorefineries has set the price range for its IPO between Rs.334 and Rs.352 for each share. The IPO includes new shares being issued as well as shares being sold by current investors (known as Offer for Sale or OFS). The company aims to raise Rs. 554.75 crore from this IPO, with Rs.325 crore coming from the new shares. Investors can apply for a minimum of 42 shares in multiples of that amount.

Listing Plans

The company plans to list its shares on both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) after the IPO.

Subscription Status

So far, the response from investors has been lukewarm. In the first two days of bidding, the IPO has been subscribed 0.75 times. Specifically, the retail portion has seen more interest, with a subscription rate of 1.30 times, while the Non-Institutional Investors (NII) segment has only been subscribed 0.42 times.

Grey Market Activity

Meanwhile, Godavari Biorefineries' shares are available in the grey market, where they are being traded at a premium of Rs.15. This suggests that some investors expect the shares to increase in value once they are officially listed.

Expected Allotment and Listing Dates

The allotment of shares is likely to be announced on 26th October 2024, which is this Saturday. If it is not announced that day, it may be delayed until the following Monday. The shares are expected to officially list on the stock exchanges on 30th October 2024.

Summary

The IPO (initial public offering) of Godavari Biorefineries Limited started on 23rd October 2024 and will be open until 25th October 2024. The price for each share is set between Rs.334 and Rs.352, with the company aiming to raise Rs.554.75 crore through this offer.

So far, the response from investors has been average, with the IPO subscribed 0.75 times in the first two days. The retail portion is more popular, subscribed 1.30 times, while the Non-Institutional Investors segment is at 0.42 times.

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In the grey market, shares are trading at a premium of Rs.15, indicating some expected growth in value. The share allotment is likely to be announced on 26th October 2024, and the shares are expected to list on the stock exchanges on 30th October 2024.