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India's second-largest asset manager, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (AMC), has officially begun investor roadshows in advance of its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO), targeting a late October launch. The firm, backed by UK-based Prudential Plc and India's ICICI Bank Ltd., aims to raise approximately $1.1 billion (around ₹10,000 crore) through the share sale.
Key Highlights and IPO Details
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The IPO will involve the sale of 17.65 million shares, representing a 10 percent stake currently held by Prudential Plc.
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The offering is expected to value ICICI Prudential AMC at about ₹1 lakh crore ($11 billion), marking one of the significant listings in India's asset management sector.
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ICICI Bank, which holds a 51 percent majority stake, will not be selling any shares in this offering.
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Prudential Plc owns the remaining 49 percent stake and will be the selling shareholder.
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The draft red herring prospectus was filed with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on July 8 and is currently awaiting regulatory approval.
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A record 18 lead managers have been appointed to oversee the IPO, signaling robust market mobilization efforts.
Company Performance and Market Position
As of June 2025, ICICI Prudential AMC managed assets worth approximately ₹9.44 trillion, according to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, the company reported revenue of ₹4,977 crore and a profit of ₹2,650 crore, demonstrating strong financial health and profitability ahead of its public debut.
Roadshows are a critical step toward generating investor interest and sharpening the IPO's market readiness. These presentations aim to communicate the company's robust business model, market leadership, and growth prospects to domestic and international investors.
Implications for Investors and the Industry
This IPO is poised to draw significant attention from equity markets, reflecting increasing investor appetite for financial sector stocks. The successful listing of ICICI Prudential AMC may set a benchmark valuation for asset management firms in India and encourage more players in the sector to explore public listings, potentially enhancing transparency and liquidity.
Overall, ICICI Prudential AMC’s move to go public is a notable event in India's financial markets, underlining the sector's dynamism and the growing role of mutual funds in wealth creation.
Source: Bloomberg, Hindustan Times, Economic Times
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