This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the Manba Finance IPO, highlighting key details and investor interest:
- Strong Investor Response: The Manba Finance IPO was fully subscribed within minutes of opening on September 23, 2024.
- Subscription Details: The IPO saw significant interest from retail and high-net-worth individual (HNI) investors.
- Price Band: Shares were offered in the price band of ₹114-₹120 per share.
- IPO Size: The company aimed to raise ₹150.84 crore through the IPO, with a fresh issue of 1,25,70,000 equity shares.
- Oversubscription: By noon on the first day, investors had bid for 6,83,20,875 equity shares, which is 7.76 times the 87,99,000 shares on offer.
- Retail and NII Interest: The retail portion was subscribed 10.78 times, while the NII portion saw a subscription of 10.63 times.
- Grey Market Premium: The grey market premium (GMP) for Manba Finance shares was around ₹60, indicating a potential 50% listing gain.
- Company Background: Established in 1998, Manba Finance is a non-banking finance company (NBFC) offering loans for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, used cars, small businesses, and personal loans.
- Market Presence: The company operates in six states: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.
- Brokerage Views: Brokerage firms have a positive outlook on the IPO, citing strong financials and growth potential, though they note concerns about rising capital costs and bad loans.
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