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JSW Cement IPO Registers 32% Subscription on Day Two With ₹13 GMP

Strong retail uptake of 43% of the tranche has fuelled expectations of moderate listing gains.

Overview

  • JSW Cement’s ₹3,600 crore IPO reached 32% subscription on its second day of bidding.
  • Retail investors applied for 43% of their allocation, while qualified institutions and non-institutional buyers subscribed at 23% and 24% respectively.
  • Shares are priced between ₹139 and ₹147, valuing the company at about ₹20,000 crore and reflecting a ₹13 grey market premium.
  • Proceeds include ₹800 crore for a new Nagaur cement plant, ₹520 crore for debt repayment and the remainder for general corporate purposes, with allotment on August 12 and listing on August 14.
  • Anchor commitments of ₹1,080 crore were secured before the public offer, underscoring investor backing for JSW Cement’s expansion and green-cement strategy.