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CMPDI IPO Opens for Subscription With Soft Grey-Market Signal as Day-One Subscription Hits 7%

A full offer-for-sale from Coal India spotlights valuation pressure, client concentration risks.

Overview

  • The offer drew bids for 52,44,320 shares against 7,97,89,500 on offer on day one, translating to 7% overall subscription, with retail at 10% and non-institutional at 5%.
  • The Rs 1,842 crore issue comprises a 10.71 crore-share offer-for-sale by Coal India with no proceeds to CMPDI; subscriptions close March 24, allotment is expected March 25, and listing is targeted for March 30.
  • The price band is set at Rs 163–172 per share, with a minimum application size of 80 shares.
  • CMPDI raised Rs 469.74 crore from 22 anchor investors at Rs 172 per share, including LIC, Nippon India Mutual Fund and ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund.
  • The prospectus highlights reliance on top customers and on Coal India and government funding, while FY25 results show Rs 666.91 crore in net profit on Rs 2,177.53 crore in revenue.