Manoj Jewellers Ltd's highly-awaited IPO opened on the BSE SME platform today, but the listing did not sparkle, reflecting muted cues from the grey market. The shares opened at ₹53.95, a minor discount to the issue price of ₹54, and dropped sharply 5% to reach ₹51.26 in initial trade, leaving investors expecting a premium disappointed.
Key Highlights:
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Muted Listing, No GMP Buzz: The IPO's grey market premium (GMP) was zero in the pre-listing period, and the unlisted shares traded level at ₹54. This rightly predicted today's underwhelming listing, as there wasn't any premium or buzz in the unofficial market.
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Subdued Subscription: Manoj Jewellers' IPO witnessed lukewarm investor interest, getting subscribed merely 1.14 times in total. The retail portion was subscribed only 1.01 times, while the interest of non-institutional investors was 1.27 times-an evident pointer to lacklustre demand.
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IPO Details: The ₹16.2 crore issue was a pure fresh issue of 3 million shares with no offer-for-sale component. The proceeds will be utilized towards repayment of loan and general corporate expenses.
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Company Profile: Manoj Jewellers, Chennai-based, is a gold and diamond jewellery retailer with a BIS hallmarking and Sowcarpet showroom. Even with robust financials, the IPO did not create much market excitement.
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Investor Outlook: Initial listing losses and lack of a GMP premium have disappointed IPO investors, with analysts advising caution as the stock establishes its post-listing level.
Manoj Jewellers' listing on debut highlights the significance of market sentiment and subscription power in the performance of an IPO listing.
Sources: Business Standard, Economic Times, Moneycontrol, Groww