Bajaj Housing Finance listing: Shares of Bajaj twins fall up to 3%

Shares of Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv declined by 3.3% and 3%, respectively, on the BSE following the multibagger listing of Bajaj Housing Finance. This IPO is the largest of 2024 so far and was subscribed nearly 67 times the number of shares offered. Bajaj Finance shares hit a day’s low of Rs 7,347.10, while […]

Arkade Developers IPO opens for subscription. Should you bid or skip?

The issue involves a fresh equity sale totaling Rs 410 crore. The public offering allocates approximately 50% to qualified institutional buyers, 35% to retail investors, and 15% to non-institutional investors. In the unlisted market, the company’s shares are trading with a Grey Market Premium (GMP) of Rs 70, reflecting a 54% premium over the issue […]

IPO Watch: Northern Arc’s mix of lending services offers long-term play

Northern Arc Capital, a mid-tier nonbanking finance company, plans to raise ₹500 crore through fresh equity and ₹277 crore via an offer for sale by existing investors. The company focuses on lending to MSMEs, microfinancing, and consumer financing. Its assets under management grew by 28% annually between FY22 and FY24.

D-Street investors take a fancy to listed regional players

Several regional companies like PN Gadgil, Arkade Developers, and Manoj Vaibhav Gems N Jewellers have recently launched IPOs, with some outperforming their national peers. These businesses attract private equity due to their strong local market expertise but face risks such as high business concentration and limited market size.