This is because half of the companies that reserve portions for employees in their IPOs are not able to get the portion fully subscribed. Hence, when the employees over-subscribe to an issue, it indicates high confidence in the prospects of the business.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday
The Indian market closed flat on Tuesday, ahead of the Christmas holiday, with gains in FMCG and auto stocks being offset by losses in metal