Lenskart and Billionbrains Set to Boost India's IPO Market
Eyewear retailer Lenskart Solutions and financial services firm Billionbrains Garage Ventures are preparing for their IPOs in October, aiming to raise a combined $1.7 billion. Lenskart plans to raise $900 million, while Billionbrains targets $750 million. Both IPOs are scheduled for the week of October 27, with expected listings around November 10. Lenskart's offering includes a fresh issue of shares worth 21.50 billion rupees and an offer for sale of up to 132.30 million existing shares. Billionbrains' IPO comprises a fresh issue of shares worth 10.60 billion rupees and an offer for sale of up to 574.20 million existing shares. These IPOs contribute to India's booming IPO market, which has already raised over $15 billion this year.
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India's booming initial public offering (IPO) market is set to welcome two more significant players this October, as eyewear retailer Lenskart Solutions and financial services firm Billionbrains Garage Ventures gear up for their public debuts. The two companies are planning to raise a combined $1.7 billion, further solidifying India's position in the IPO landscape.
IPO Details
| Company | Target Raise | IPO Schedule | Expected Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenskart Solutions | $900.00 million | Week of October 27 | Around November 10 |
| Billionbrains Garage Ventures | $750.00 million | Week of October 27 | Around November 10 |
Lenskart's Offering
Lenskart's IPO structure includes:
- A fresh issue of shares worth 21.50 billion rupees
- An offer for sale of up to 132.30 million existing shares
- SoftBank is among the selling shareholders
It's worth noting that Lenskart was valued at $5.00 billion when it raised $200.00 million from investors including Temasek and Fidelity.
Billionbrains' Offering
Billionbrains' 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 Context
These upcoming IPOs are part of a larger trend in India's capital markets:
- Over $15.00 billion raised through IPOs so far
- Recent successful IPOs include Tata Capital ($1.70 billion) and LG Electronics India ($1.30 billion)
The strong performance of India's IPO market reflects growing investor confidence and the country's robust economic growth. As these new offerings hit the market, they are likely to attract significant attention from both domestic and international investors.
Investors and market watchers will be keeping a close eye on how these IPOs perform, as they could set the tone for future offerings and provide insights into market appetite for new listings in various sectors of the Indian economy.
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