New Delhi, August 17 (HS): India’s primary market is set for an action-packed week ahead, with eight initial public offerings (IPOs) opening for subscription and five companies making their market debut. The line-up, spanning both mainboard and SME platforms, reflects strong activity in the capital markets even as investors navigate global volatility.

The week begins on August 18 with the public issue of Studio LSD, a ₹74.25 crore SME IPO, opening for bids at a price band of ₹51–54 per share with a lot size of 2,000 equity shares. The issue will close on August 20, and shares are slated to list on NSE SME on August 25.

On August 19, the market will see a slew of major offerings:

-Patel Retail will launch its ₹242.76 crore IPO in the ₹237–255 price band, with a lot size of 58 shares. Listing is scheduled for BSE and NSE on August 26.

-Vikram Solar, one of the highlights of the week, will open its ₹2,079.37 crore issue in the ₹315–332 price band, with bids closing on August 21. Shares will debut on August 26 on both major exchanges.

-Jam Aromatics will hit the market with a ₹451.25 crore IPO priced between ₹309–325 per share, with a lot size of 46 shares. Listing is also fixed for August 26.

-Shreeji Shipping Global Ltd. will roll out its ₹410.71 crore public issue in the ₹240–252 range, with bids accepted till August 21. Its market debut is scheduled the same day as the above peers.

Among the SME offerings, LGT Business Connections will open its ₹28.09 crore IPO at a fixed price of ₹107 per share, with a lot size of 1,200 shares. It will list on the BSE SME platform on August 26.

The primary market momentum continues mid-week, with Mangal Electricals launching its ₹400 crore IPO on August 20, in a price band of ₹533–561 per share, lot size of 26 shares. The bidding window closes August 22, with listing expected on August 28 across BSE and NSE.

The week wraps up with Classic Electrodes, a ₹41.51 crore SME IPO, which opens on August 22 in the price range of ₹82–87 per share, with a lot size of 1,600 shares. Shares will debut on NSE SME on August 29.

Upcoming Listings

Six companies are also set to enter the secondary markets during the week:

-August 18: Medistep Healthcare and ANB Metal Cast on NSE SME

-August 19: Bluestone Jewellery (BSE & NSE) and Icodex Publishing Solutions (BSE SME)

-August 20: Regal Resources (BSE & NSE) and Mahendra Realtors (NSE SME)

Market Outlook

With eight IPOs in play—the largest single-week activity seen in months—and six listings lined up, the upcoming week promises heightened action on Dalal Street. Analysts expect strong retail participation in the SME segment, while institutional attention may focus on large-cap offerings such as Vikram Solar and Patel Retail.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar