Sixteen initial public offers (IPOs) hit D-Street in CY2020, from which 15 were launched in the second half of the year. Come 2021, investors will get to see a string of IPOs, given the recovery in the market and companies looking to raise funds following a subdued year, marred by the pandemic. With the economy making a recovery post-pandemic, here is a look at some of the upcoming IPOs of 2021 that investors should keep an eye on.
Life Insurance Corporation of India | With Sebi easing minimum public offer norms, the path seems to be clear for an IPO by India’s largest institutional investor, whose public offer, as per some analysts, will be the biggest in India’s history. (Image: Reuters)
Lodha Group | The Mumbai-based Macrotech Developers, formerly known as Lodha Developers, on February 16, filed a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) for its proposed Rs 2,500 crore IPO with capital market regulator SEBI, reports suggest. (Image: Reuters)
PolicyBazaar | India's largest insurance aggregator is set to launch a Rs 4,000-crore initial public offer (IPO). As per sources, the Gurugram-based company has invited proposals from at least eight investment banks for the proposed IPO.
Arohan Financial Services | The Kolkata-based microfinance lender has filed draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) for its IPO with an issue size of around Rs 1,750-1,800 crore.
Seven Islands Shipping | The Mumbai-based company has filed papers with SEBI for a Rs 600 crore IPO.
Nykaa | The beauty startup is planning an, on a valuation of $3 billion, reports suggest. The startup founded by Falguni Nayar is conducting deliberations that could soon pay for a market sale. (Representational image: Reuters)
Kalyan Jewellers | The Kerala-based retail jewellery firm is all set to hit the market with a Rs 1,750-crore initial offering. The firm, backed by Warburg Pincus had received SEBI's approval in October 2020.
Bajaj Energy | One of the largest thermal generating firms in the private sector, Bajaj Energy, whose operations are based in UP, is expected to launch an IPO of Rs 5,450 crore.