Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals’ shares began trading at Rs 725, a 6.8% premium over the issue price of Rs 679, after an IPO that was subscribed 63.5 times. The company will use the IPO proceeds for debt repayment, working capital, and acquisitions. Revenue grew 14% in FY24, while profits saw a decline.
$20 billion of IPOs per year a new normal for India: JP Morgan
Initial public offerings worth USD 20 billion per annum are the “new normal” for India and will become an annualised run rate over the next