The much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) of Vishal Mega Mart Ltd, a prominent supermarket chain operator, is set to open for subscription on Wednesday, December 11. The company aims to raise ₹8,000 crore through an offer-for-sale (OFS) of 102.56 crore equity shares. The IPO will remain open for three days, closing on Friday, December 13, with shares slated to be listed on both the BSE and NSE.
The price band for the Vishal Mega Mart IPO has been fixed at ₹74 to ₹78 per equity share, with a lot size of 190 shares. Retail investors will need to invest a minimum of ₹14,820 to bid for a single lot. The IPO will have a reservation structure with 50% of the net offer allocated for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB), 35% for Retail Investors, and 15% for Non-Institutional Investors (NII).
The allotment of shares is expected to be finalized on December 16, with the tentative listing date scheduled for December 18. Investors who secure shares during the IPO will see them listed and tradable on both leading stock exchanges, providing a significant liquidity event for the company’s equity.
With this IPO, Vishal Mega Mart is looking to capitalize on its extensive market presence and appeal to institutional and retail investors. The company’s strategy focuses on growth through operational expansion, catering to the increasing demand for supermarket services in India.
The Vishal Mega Mart IPO is generating considerable buzz in the market, with analysts keeping a close watch on its grey market premium (GMP) trends. Prospective investors are advised to review the offer details, assess their investment goals, and make informed decisions before subscribing to the IPO.