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Pine Labs IPO Sees Tepid Day 2 Bids as Grey-Market Premium Slips to Rs 4

Strong anchor participation meets cooler retail appetite, indicating a subdued listing signal.

Overview

  • Subscriptions reached 0.16 times on Day 2 after a 0.13 times start on Day 1, with the issue open through November 11 in the Rs 210–221 band.
  • The grey market premium fell from a Rs 35 peak on November 3 to about Rs 4, implying an indicative listing near Rs 225, though GMP is an unofficial gauge.
  • Pine Labs raised Rs 1,754 crore from 71 anchor investors before opening, including Franklin Templeton, Nomura, Morgan Stanley Asia Singapore and others.
  • The Rs 3,899.91 crore offer comprises a fresh issue of Rs 2,080 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 1,819.91 crore, with allotment expected November 12 and listing on November 14.
  • Proceeds are earmarked for debt repayment, overseas investments and technology upgrades, as FY25 total income rose to Rs 2,327.09 crore and losses narrowed to Rs 145.49 crore.