Lenskart and Billionbrains Set to Boost India's IPO Market with $1.7 Billion Offerings
Lenskart Solutions and Billionbrains Garage Ventures are preparing for their stock market debuts, aiming to raise a combined $1.7 billion. Lenskart, an eyewear retailer backed by SoftBank, plans to raise $900 million, while Billionbrains, parent company of investment platform Groww, targets $750 million. Both IPOs are scheduled for the week of October 27, with expected listings around November 10. These offerings are set to contribute significantly to India's thriving IPO market, potentially pushing October's total IPO proceeds beyond $5 billion. This follows recent large IPOs from Tata Capital ($1.7 billion) and LG Electronics India ($1.3 billion), highlighting the strong investor appetite for Indian equities.
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India's robust initial public offering (IPO) market is poised for further growth as two major companies, Lenskart Solutions and Billionbrains Garage Ventures, gear up for their stock market debuts. The eyewear retailer and the financial services firm are planning to raise a combined $1.7 billion through their IPOs.
IPO Details
| Company | Industry | Target Raise | IPO Schedule | Expected Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenskart Solutions | Eyewear Retail | $900.00 million | Week of Oct 27 | Around Nov 10 |
| Billionbrains Garage Ventures | Financial Services | $750.00 million | Week of Oct 27 | Around Nov 10 |
Lenskart's Offering
Lenskart, backed by SoftBank, aims to raise approximately $900.00 million through its IPO. The offering includes:
- A fresh issue of shares worth 21.50 billion rupees
- An offer for sale of up to 132.30 million existing shares
Billionbrains' IPO Structure
Billionbrains, the parent company of investment platform Groww, is targeting $750.00 million in its public offering. The IPO comprises:
- A fresh issue of shares worth 10.60 billion rupees
- An offer for sale of up to 574.20 million existing shares
Market Impact
These upcoming IPOs are set to contribute significantly to India's already thriving IPO market. The addition of Lenskart and Billionbrains' offerings is expected to push October's total IPO proceeds beyond $5.00 billion, potentially making it a record month for first-time share sales in India.
Recent Large IPOs
The announcements from Lenskart and Billionbrains follow other recent substantial IPOs in the Indian market:
| Company | IPO Size |
|---|---|
| Tata Capital | $1.70 billion |
| LG Electronics India | $1.30 billion |
These offerings underscore the continued investor appetite for Indian equities and the growing maturity of India's capital markets. As these companies prepare to go public, investors and market watchers will be keenly observing how these new entrants perform and their potential impact on the broader market landscape.
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