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Think Investments Buys Rs 136 Crore in PhysicsWallah Shares Ahead of IPO

The above-band deal underscores PhysicsWallah’s plan to fund offline growth through a fresh-issue heavy IPO.

Overview

  • Think Investments purchased 10,722,708 shares from 14 PhysicsWallah employees on November 4 for Rs 136.17 crore via Think India Opportunities Master Fund LP.
  • The shares changed hands at Rs 127 each, which is higher than the company’s IPO price band of Rs 103–109 per share.
  • PhysicsWallah’s Rs 3,480-crore IPO comprises a Rs 3,100-crore fresh issue and a Rs 380-crore offer for sale, with anchor allocation on November 10 and the public offer open November 11–13.
  • The company’s filings say a large share of proceeds will expand offline and hybrid centres, including about Rs 460.6 crore for fit-outs and Rs 548.3 crore for lease payments.
  • Promoters holding 80.62% are expected to own about 72% post-issue, and early investors are not selling in this offering.