Shares of Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd. had a strong start, opening with a 32% premium over their IPO issue price of ₹1,008. The stock began trading at ₹1,325.05 on both the NSE and BSE on July 10, aligning with analysts’ and grey market predictions.
On both the NSE and BSE, Emcure Pharmaceuticals listed at ₹1,325.05, a 31.45% premium over its IPO price of ₹1,008. In the grey market, Emcure Pharmaceuticals shares had a premium of ₹365, indicating a 36% potential gain for investors.
Emcure Pharma’s IPO was very popular during its three-day bidding, being subscribed 67.87 times overall. Emcure Pharmaceuticals' IPO saw subscriptions of 195.83 times from Qualified Institutional Bidders (QIBs), 48.32 times from Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs), 7.21 times from Retail Investors, and 8.81 times from Employees.
Prashanth Tapse from Mehta Equities attributed the strong demand to reasonable valuations and the chance to invest in a leading Indian pharmaceutical company, especially in gynecology and HIV antivirals. He advised short-term investors to sell on listing day, while long-term investors should hold due to Emcure’s focus and growth potential. Shivani Nyati from Swastika Investment highlighted Emcure’s diverse product range, strong brand-building, and robust R&D. However, she noted risks like strict industry regulations and raw material supply chain issues.
Before the Emcure IPO, Emcure Pharma raised ₹583 crore from anchor investors on July 2, with participants like Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley. The IPO, open from July 3 to July 5, aimed to raise ₹1,952 crore at the upper price band. It included a fresh share sale of ₹800 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of 1.14 crore shares by promoters and existing shareholders.
Promoters and shareholders such as Namita Thapar, Satish Ramanlal Mehta, Sunil Rajanikant Mehta, and Samit Satish Mehta, along with BC Investments IV Ltd (an affiliate of Bain Capital), participated in the OFS. Namita Thapar, known from Shark Tank, is expected to make around ₹127 crore by selling 12.68 lakh shares.
Today’s closing position of Emcure Pharmaceuticals is ₹1,359.15, reflecting the stock’s continued strong performance in the market since its IPO debut. This closing price further underscores the confidence investors have in the company’s growth potential and strategic direction, making Emcure Pharmaceuticals a notable player in the pharmaceutical industry.
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