Three SME IPOs open for subscription today and will remain open until September 2. Ashutosh Fibre and Shanti Inorganics are attracting strong grey market premiums of around 40% and 37%, respectively, while Phychem Technologies commands a more modest 5% premium.
If you look at India over a long period, the country has done well. However, the past two or three years have presented several challenges, including tariff-related and war-related issues.
Priority Jewels IPO enters Day 2 with strong investor demand, after the issue was subscribed 1.93 times on Day 1. Retail investors subscribed 3.07 times, while the grey market premium stood at 23%, signalling potential listing gains. Priced at Rs 190–200 per share, the Rs 91.05-crore IPO closes on September 1, with analysts recommending subscription for the long term.
ESDS Software Solution IPO entered its second day with strong investor demand, after the issue was subscribed 2.10 times on Day 1. Retail investors subscribed 2.69 times, while the grey market premium stood at around 78%, signalling expectations of a strong listing. The Rs 720-crore IPO, priced at Rs 408-429 per share, closes on September 1.
Lumino Industries’ Rs 700-crore IPO entered its final day of bidding with the issue subscribed 4.87 times on Day 2, while its grey market premium (GMP) climbed to 74%, indicating strong investor sentiment ahead of the expected September 3 listing. The IPO is priced at Rs 78–82 per share, with proceeds largely earmarked for debt repayment and capacity expansion.
Nifty hovered near 24,175, needing to clear 24,200 to regain strength. Analysts suggest bullish option spreads for rebounds and caution against a 23,900 break. HEG and Laurus Labs are recommended buys with specific targets and stop losses. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals and Shipping Corporation of India also present buying opportunities. Newgen Software and Elgi Equipments show positive chart setups for investors.
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