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Epack Prefab Slumps on Debut, Lists Nearly 10% Below IPO Price

Strong institutional interest failed to deliver a positive debut.

Overview

  • Shares opened at Rs 183.85 on the NSE and Rs 186.10 on the BSE versus the Rs 204 issue price, reflecting discounts of 9.88% and 8.77% respectively.
  • The IPO raised Rs 504 crore, following a price band of Rs 194–204 per share and a bidding window from September 24 to 26.
  • Overall subscription stood at 3.07 times, led by Qualified Institutional Buyers at 5.10 times, NIIs at 3.68 times, and retail at 1.69 times.
  • At the listing price, a retail allotment of one lot (73 shares) translated into a reported notional loss of about Rs 1,471.
  • Brokerages had issued largely positive recommendations before listing, yet the stock’s debut fell short of those expectations.