With the advent of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), investors get an opportunity to participate in a company's growth story from the very beginning. An IPO that has recently grabbed the headlines is that of Netweb Technologies. In an impressive start, Netweb Technologies' IPO was subscribed 2.33 times on the opening day, gathering enthusiastic participation from various segments of investors.
Netweb Technologies IPO: 7 Key Insights
Tech • 18 Jul, 2023 • 2,981 Views • ⭐ 5.0
Written by Anand Swami
The IPO of Netweb Technologies has turned heads not just because of the overwhelming response it received but also because of the company's solid business fundamentals and robust balance sheet. With a total of 2,06,05,890 bids for 88,58,630 shares, the Rs 631-crore initial share sale garnered strong interest from retail buyers, non-institutional investors (NIIs), and employees.
Impressive Subscription Rates
On the very first day of bidding, the IPO received an astounding response. The segment reserved for employees saw the most significant traction, subscribed 6.60 times. Following close on the heels were the NIIs, with a subscription rate of 3.61 times. Retail investors also showed robust participation, matching the total bids three times over. However, qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) lagged, with only 3% subscriptions.
Allocation and Market Response
The company has strategically divided the offer with 50% for QIBs, 15% for NIIs, and the remaining 35% for retail investors. This diversification seems to have been well-received in the market. The company's shares traded at a substantial 75% premium against the Rs 500 issue price in the grey market. This indicates that investors expect strong performance post-listing.