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<ul><li>It was a tepid debut for the ₹4,634 crore (about $634 million) IPO of IRFC on the bourses today.</li><li>The stock listed at ₹25, which is at an 4.23% discount to the set price band at ₹25-26 per share.</li><li>The ₹4,634 crore share sale concluded with the subscription of little over 3 times the offer value on January 20.</li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/">Check out the latest news and updates on Business Insider.</a></li></ul>It was a tepid debut for the ₹4,634 crore (about $634 million) IPO of the borrowing arm for the Indian Railways, IRFC on the bourses today. The stock listed at ₹24.90, which is at an 4.23% discount to the set price band at ₹25-26 per share. Within minutes after listing, the shares of IRFC lost nearly 4.42% of their value and were trading at ₹24.85 apiece at 10:10 am in an otherwise robust market. <div type="image" title="IRFC share" msid="80557089" hostid="261"></div> Subdued listing was on the cards! Despite the <keyword id="8598910" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="IRFC-IPO">IRFC IPO</keyword> garnering a decent response at the time of subscription, its grey market premium fizzled out. The premium fell from 7% on day one to 2% today — all thanks to the recent correction, when the benchmark index Sensex plunged nearly 3,000 points in mere 5 days. The ₹4,634 crore share sale concluded with the subscription of little over 3 times the offer value on January 20. Even brokerages which gave it a “subscribe” rating advised investors to see it with a long-term investment horizon. The analysts believe that the IPO was attractively priced and the company has a strong business outlook, which can mint great money for the investors in the long term. “Looking at the strong business profile of the company, but with limited growth aspects, we give Subscribe rating for long term. That said, we are not expecting any major negative movement for the stock after listing,” said Astha Jain at Hem Securities. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/priyanka-chopra-jonas-makes-another-tech-investment-this-time-in-us-based-rental-marketplace-apartment-list/articleshow/80554158.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Priyanka Chopra Jonas makes another tech investment – this time in US-based rental marketplace Apartment List</a>

India’s first IPO listing of 2021 IRFC lists at 4% discount over issue price

<ul><li><keyword id="8598910" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="IRFC-IPO">IRFC IPO</keyword> will open on January 18 and remain open till January 20. This makes it the first IPO to hit the capital markets in 2021. </li><li>The company has set the price band of the issue in the range of ₹25-26 per share.</li><li>An investor can apply for a minimum bid of 575 equity shares and in multiples thereafter. </li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/">Check out the latest news and updates on Business Insider.</a> </li></ul>The ₹4,634 crore initial public offering (IPO) of Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) initial public offering (IPO) will hit the capital markets next week. The IPO will open on January 18 and remain open till January 20, making it the first IPO of 2021. It is also the first by a non-banking financial company in the public sector. The company has set the price band of the issue in the range of ₹25-26 per share of the face value of ₹10 each. The IPO comprises a fresh issue of 59.43 crore equity shares and offer-for-sale of up to 118.80 crore shares. Indian Railway Finance Corporation opens next week <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Particulars </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Issue details </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Opens on </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">January 18 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Closes on </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">January 20 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Price band </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹25-26 per share </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Minimum bid </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">575 equity shares </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Reservation for qualified institutional buyers </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">50% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Reservation for non-institutional buyers </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">15% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Reservation for retail investors </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">35% </td></tr></tbody></table> Once the IPO is concluded, the shares are likely to hit the bourses on January 29. The equity shares will be listed on both the exchanges — BSE and NSE. DAM Capital Advisors, HSBC Securities and Capital Markets, ICICI Securities and SBI Capital Markets are the lead managers for its initial public offering (IPO). Indian Railway Finance Corporation IPO: All you need to know <ul><li>The company’s primary business is financing the acquisition of Rolling Stock Assets and Project Assets of the Indian Railways and lending to other entities under the Ministry of Railways.</li><li>IRFC is registered with the Reserve Bank of India as an NBFC and is classified under the category of an ‘Infrastructure Finance Company’ of the Reserve Bank of India Act. And, IRFC IPO will be the first by a non-banking financial company (NBFC) in the public sector.</li><li>It is worth noting that IRFC will not receive any proceeds from the offer for sale and the same will go to the Government of India, the promoter of the company.</li><li>The grey market premium suggests an upside of <a href="https://www.ipowatch.in/2020/12/irfc-ipo-gmp-grey-market-premium-today.html">₹1-2</a> for the price band set at ₹25-26 per share. </li></ul>SEE ALSO:<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/budget/news/budget-2021-may-be-an-opportunity-to-help-indian-electric-vehicles-to-compete-with-elon-musks-tesla/articleshow/80243751.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink"> India needs Elon Musk’s Tesla as well as local electric cars to compete⁠ — here’s what Finance Minister’s Budget 2021 may do</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/amid-all-the-bitcoin-hype-another-indian-cryptocurrency-startup-coinswitch-kuber-gets-15-million-in-funding/articleshow/80245564.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Amid all the Bitcoin hype, another Indian cryptocurrency startup CoinSwitch Kuber gets $15 million in funding</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/amid-all-the-bitcoin-hype-another-indian-cryptocurrency-startup-coinswitch-kuber-gets-15-million-in-funding/articleshow/80245564.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink"></a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/amid-all-the-bitcoin-hype-another-indian-cryptocurrency-startup-coinswitch-kuber-gets-15-million-in-funding/articleshow/80245564.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink"></a>

IRFC, India’s first IPO of 2021, kicks off on January 18 — price band set at ₹25-26

<ul><li>The basis of allotment for ₹4,634 crore initial public offering (IPO) of <keyword id="108191" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-Railway-Finance-Corporation">Indian Railway Finance Corporation</keyword> (<keyword id="153053" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="IRFC">IRFC</keyword>) will be announced Tomorrow (January 25).</li><li>The borrowing arm’s IPO for the Indian Railways clocked in a decent response from investors on the last day of subscription.</li><li>Here’s how to check Indian Railway Finance Corporation IPO allotment status on registrar website and stock-exchanges. </li><li>Check out the latest news and updates on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/budget">Budget 2021 on Business Insider</a>.</li></ul>The basis of allotment for ₹4,634 crore initial public offering (IPO) of Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) will be announced on Tomorrow (January 25). The IPO of the borrowing arm for the Indian Railways clocked in a decent response from investors on the last day of subscription — the issue was subscribed a little over 3 times the offer value. This was the first initial public offer this year and the first-ever IPO by a non-banking financial company in the public sector. According to data from the stock-exchanges, the issue from the government-owned company received bids for 4.3 billion equity shares against the offered size of 1.2 billion equity shares. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">IRFC IPO </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Qualified Institutional Buyer </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Non-institutional Investor </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Retail Individual Investor </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Employee </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Total </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Offer size </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">356 million </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">267 million </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">623 million </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">192 thousand </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">1.247 billion </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">No. of times issue subscribed </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">3.57x </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">1.61x </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">3.43x </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">39.53x </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">3.09x </td></tr></tbody></table> The listing is scheduled for January 29, and equity shares will be listed on both the exchanges — BSE and NSE. Here’s how to check Indian Railway Finance Corporation IPO allotment status: If you have bid for the Indian Railway Finance Corporation IPO, you can check your allotment status by following these simple steps: To check on the stock-exchange website: <ul><li>To check the Indian Railway Finance Corporation IPO allotment status, go to the<a href="https://www.bseindia.com/investors/appli_check.aspx"> BSE website</a> or <a href="https://www1.nseindia.com/products/dynaContent/equities/ipos/ipo_login.jsp">NSE website</a>.</li><li>On BSE, Select ‘Equity’ and then from the dropdown, select ‘Indian Railway Finance Corporation.’ </li><li>Now, enter your application number and PAN.</li><li>Hit ‘Search’.</li></ul>Please note the details will only be available once the shares are allotted. You can also visit the Registrar website (KFintech Private Limited) to check your application status. <ul><li>Since KFintech Private Limited is the registrar for Indian Railway Finance Corporation IPO, you can visit their website <a href="https://kosmic.kfintech.com/ipostatus/">here</a>.</li><li>Click on ‘Company selection’ and click on ‘Indian Railway Finance Corporation-IPO.’ It will only appear post allotment on October 27.</li><li>Once the company is selected, you will have to enter either your PAN detail, the application number, or client ID.</li><li>Enter the captcha and click ‘submit.’ </li></ul>Your application status will appear on the screen once you click ‘submit.’ Please make sure the details you provide are correct. It will show the number of shares you subscribed to and the number of shares allotted to you. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/defense/news/us-new-president-joe-biden-will-oppose-new-delhis-5-5-billion-deal-with-russia-for-the-s-400-missile-as-per-washington-d-c-based-expert/articleshow/80382062.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">INTERVIEW: Joe Biden may be as harsh as Donald Trump if India insists on buying S-400 missiles from Russia, says a Washington D.C-based expert</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/home-first-finances-1153-crore-ipo-has-opened-as-markets-hope-budget-will-push-for-affordable-housing/articleshow/80381788.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Warburg Pincus-backed Home First Finance’s ₹1,153 crore IPO has opened as markets hope budget will push for affordable housing</a>

Indian Railway Finance Corporation IPO allotment: Here’s how to check share allotment status

<ul><li>The ₹4,634 crore (about $634 million) share sale concluded with the subscription of little over 3 times the offer value.</li><li>The government-owned company received bids for 424.8 crore equity shares against the offered size of 1.24 crore equity shares.</li><li>The basis of allotment for ₹4,634 crore initial public offering of <keyword id="153053" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="IRFC">IRFC</keyword> will be announced on January 25. </li></ul>The initial public offer of the borrowing arm for the Indian Railways, IRFC clocked in a decent response from investors on the last day of subscription. The ₹4,634 crore (about $634 million) share sale concluded with the subscription of little over 3 times the offer value. This was the first initial public offer this year and the first-ever IPO by a non-banking financial company in the public sector. According to data from the stock-exchanges, the issue from the government-owned company received bids for 428 crore equity shares against the offered size of 1.24 crore equity shares. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">IRFC IPO </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Qualified Institutional Buyer </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Non-institutional Investor </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Retail Individual Investor </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Employee </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Total </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Offer size </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">356 million </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">267 million </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">623 million </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">192 thousand </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">1.247 billion </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">No. of times issue subscribed </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">3.57x </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">1.61x </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">3.43x </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">39.53x </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">3.09x </td></tr></tbody></table> The qualified institutional buyer's portion was subscribed 3.6 times, and the retail investors supported the issue with a subscription of 3.4 times. In its anchor book opening, the company raised nearly ₹1,389 crore by allocating shares to HDFC Equity Fund, Government of Singapore, Nippon India Tax Savers Fund, among others. Despite all the top brokerages recommending to ‘subscribe’ to the issue citing various factors from strong valuation to robust business growth — the unlisted shares saw a tepid response in the grey market. The premium declined from 7% on day one to <a href="https://www.ipowatch.in/2020/12/irfc-ipo-gmp-grey-market-premium-today.html">5% today</a>. The shares in the grey market were commanding a premium of ₹1.10-1.20, over the issue price band of ₹25-26 per share. The analysts believe that the IPO was attractively priced and can offer a good investment opportunity for the investors in the long term. A Kotak Securities IPO report noted that the company has a significantly low client-risk profile, and no asset quality concerns and as of September 2020, it did not have any non-performing assets. What’s next? The basis of allotment for ₹4,634 crore initial public offering of IRFC will be announced on January 25, and listing is scheduled for January 29. The equity shares will be listed on both the exchanges — BSE and NSE. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/international/news/jack-ma-the-billionaire-founder-of-alibaba-and-ant-group-resurfaced-after-he-went-missing-in-china/articleshow/80360004.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Jack Ma resurfaces – Alibaba founder makes his first public appearance after he was feared to be “missing” for nearly two months</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/why-indigo-paints-1000-crore-ipo-is-a-hit-even-before-it-opened-for-subscription/articleshow/80357759.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Indigo Paints’ ₹1,000 crore IPO is a hit even before it opened⁠ for subscription— here’s why</a>

The $634 million IPO from IRFC subscribed 3 times by the end of bidding

<ul><li>The ₹4,634 crore initial public offering (IPO) of Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) kicked off today. </li><li>The issue <a href="https://www.cnbctv18.com/market/stocks/irfc-ipo-subscribed-25-so-far-on-day-1-retail-portion-booked-60-8032981.htm">is subscribed 25%</a> so far on its first day.</li><li>You can submit your online application and make the payment through <a href="https://www.npci.org.in/what-we-do/upi/live-ipo">any supported UPI application</a> via brokerages. </li><li>Here are the key things you should know before investing in IRFC.</li></ul>The ₹4,634 crore initial public offering (IPO) of Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) kicked off today. The company has set the price band of the issue in the range of ₹25-26 per share of the face value of ₹10 each. And, all brokerages have recommended ‘subscribe,’ thanks to its attractive pricing, reasonable valuations and solid growth outlook, given that it's the only dedicated financier to the Indian Railways. The issue <a href="https://www.cnbctv18.com/market/stocks/irfc-ipo-subscribed-25-so-far-on-day-1-retail-portion-booked-60-8032981.htm">is subscribed 25%</a> so far on its first day. If you are still looking to invest, fret not. The issue from the government-owned company will remain open till January 20. To invest in an <keyword id="8598910" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="IRFC-IPO">IRFC IPO</keyword>, you would need a Demat Account with brokerages like Zerodha, ICICI Direct, Angel Broking, HDFC Bank or Kotak Securities. How to apply for the Indian Railways Finance Corporation IPO? <ul><li>You can submit your online application and make the payment through <a href="https://www.npci.org.in/what-we-do/upi/live-ipo">any supported UPI application</a> via brokerages. </li><li>To be able to create a UPI ID, you need to download the BHIM app, or any other UPI enabled bank application, where you own an account.</li><li>While filing for the IPO make sure you mention the correct UPI ID. </li><li>And after filling the application, the subscriber can submit the same to its financial advisor or brokerage. </li><li>A request for blocking funds will be sent to the subscriber on the UPI mobile application. The subscriber would need to enter the UPI PIN to approve the block mandate. </li><li>The funds will get blocked in the subscriber’s bank account, and once the allotment is done, the money will be debited from the blocked sum. </li></ul>Here are the key things you should know before investing in IRFC: <ul><li>The investors will only be able to place a minimum bid of 575 equity shares. </li><li>Once the IPO is concluded, the shares are likely to hit the bourses on January 29. </li><li>The equity shares will be listed on both the exchanges — BSE and NSE.</li><li>The grey market premium suggests an upside of <a href="https://www.ipowatch.in/2020/12/irfc-ipo-gmp-grey-market-premium-today.html">₹1-2</a> for the price band set at ₹25-26 per share. </li></ul><table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Particulars </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Issue details </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Opens on </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">January 18 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Closes on </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">January 20 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Price band </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹25-26 per share </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Minimum bid </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">575 equity shares </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Reservation for qualified institutional buyers </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">50% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Reservation for non-institutional buyers </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">15% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Reservation for retail investors </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">35% </td></tr></tbody></table> We take you through the simple process of registering and applying for the IRFC IPO through various brokerages: <keyword id="10613384" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="how-to-invest-in-irfc">How to invest in IRFC</keyword> using Zerodha app <ul><li>Login to <a href="https://kite.zerodha.com/connect/login?api_key=console&amp;sess_id=c0YltxDKFCzLkX5gvkOV3Y5JfDINVjys">Zerodha Kite console</a>.</li><li>Go to IPO section in Portfolio</li><li>Choose the IPO you want to apply for from the list.</li><li>Enter the UPI ID, bid details like price and quantity. </li><li>Now hit submit. </li></ul>How to invest in IRFC using ICICI Direct app <ul><li>Login to <a href="https://www.icicidirect.com/">ICICIdirect.com</a>.</li><li>Go to the IPO section in Trade &amp; Invest. </li><li>Fill the bid details like price and quantity.</li><li>And hit submit once confirm the details.</li></ul>How to invest in IRFC using Angel Broking app <ul><li>Log in to Angel Broking apps</li><li>Hit on 'More' on the top menu.</li><li>Click on 'IPO' from the dropdown.</li><li>Select the IRFC IPO and click the 'Apply' button.</li><li>Enter UPI ID, investor type, order quantity and price.</li><li>Click 'Apply' to place the IPO order</li></ul>SEE ALSO:<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/how-rakesh-jhunjhunwala-backed-nazara-technologies-is-preparing-for-its-big-ipo-debut/articleshow/80321946.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink"> The startup behind Chhota Bheem, Motu Patlu and Shikari Shambhu is back with an IPO plan ⁠⁠— after a series of acquisitions and fundraisings</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/politics/world/news/photos-show-ramped-up-troops-and-barriers-locking-down-washington-dc-ahead-of-bidenaposs-inauguration/slidelist/80319936.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Photos show ramped-up troops and barriers locking down Washington, DC, ahead of Biden's inauguration</a>

How to apply for IRFC IPO? Check the details and online application process here

<ul><li>The issue from the government-owned company will remain open till January 20, making it the first IPO of 2021.</li><li>The best thing about the borrowing arm for the Indian Railways is the cost-plus model. All brokerages have a ‘subscribe’ rating on the stock. </li><li>Analysts believe that the IPO is attractively priced and can offer a good investment opportunity for the investors. Healthy financials, growth visibility and strong credit ratings are some of the reasons why they like this issue.</li><li>The stock was commanding a grey market premium of 8% over the issue price band of ₹25-26 per share.</li></ul>The ₹4,634 crore initial public offering (IPO) of Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) is now open for subscription. The issue from the government-owned company will remain open till January 20, making it the first IPO of 2021. The best thing about the borrowing arm for the Indian Railways is the cost-plus model. Whatever cost IRFC pays for raising funds from the market, the Ministry of Railways has agreed to pay a little more as margin. This certainty of a profit margin is a big advantage for IRFC, and that’s why nearly every analyst on the street has a ‘subscribe’ rating on the IPO. <div type="image" title="IRFC financials" msid="80323472" hostid="261"></div> The grey market premium indicates a subdued demand for its shares — the stock was commanding a premium of <a href="https://www.ipowatch.in/2020/12/irfc-ipo-gmp-grey-market-premium-today.html">8% over the issue price band </a>of ₹25-26 per share. However, investment experts believe it could be because of the IPO clashing with Indigo Paints, and the investors may be divided based on their interest. All you need to know about <keyword id="8598910" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="IRFC-IPO">IRFC IPO</keyword>: <ul><li>Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (IRFC) is the dedicated market borrowing arm of the Indian Railways.</li><li>This is also the first IPO by a non-banking financial company (NBFC) in the public sector. </li><li>The IPO comprises a fresh issue of 59.43 crore equity shares and offer-for-sale of up to 118.80 crore shares. </li><li>Once the IPO is concluded, the shares are likely to hit the bourses on January 29. </li><li>The equity shares will be listed on both the exchanges — BSE and NSE.</li></ul><table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Brokerage </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Recommendation </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">GEPL Capital </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Subscribe </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Anand Rathi </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Subscribe </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Hem Securities </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Subscribe </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Arihant Broking </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Subscribe </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Choice Broking </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Subscribe </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">BEPL Capital </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Subscribe </td></tr></tbody></table> Cheap valuation, healthy financials, growth visibility and much more — here’s what analysts have to say about the IPO Attractive valuation Analysts believe that the IPO is attractively priced and can offer a good investment opportunity for the investors. The team at brokerage firm, Anand Rathi, has highlighted that the company is reasonably valued at current valuation and enjoys high credit worthiness. At the upper price band, the shares are offered at 8 times its earnings and at 0.97 times the price-to-book ratio, with a market cap of ₹33,978 crore. The price to book ratio is the financial ratio used to compare a stock's market value to its book value. Traditionally, any value under 1 is considered a good P/B value, indicating a potentially undervalued stock. It enjoys ‘monopoly’ in the sector IRFC works as the dedicated market borrowing arm for the Indian Railways and has played a strategic role in financing the operations of the Indian Railways. According to Kotak Securities, the extensive expansion plans of the Railways in the future will involve significant financing, and the company’s operations, as a primary financing source for the Indian Railways, will increase massively. In fiscal 2020, it financed ₹713.92 billion, accounting for 48.22% of the actual capital expenditure of the Indian Railways. As the company funds the Ministry of Railways, it has a significantly low client-risk profile and no asset quality concerns. As of September 2020, IRFC did not have any non-performing assets. Strong credit ratings For any NBFC, credit worthiness is a crucial indicator. And IRFC has the highest possible credit ratings for an Indian issuer, both for domestic and international borrowings, given its diversified funding source. The company has received the highest credit ratings from CRISIL, ICRA, CARE and other credit rating agencies. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Credit Rating Agency </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Ratings </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">CRISIL </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">CRISIL AAA and CRISIL A1+ </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">ICRA </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">ICRA AAA and ICRA A1+, </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">CARE </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">CARE AAA and CARE A1+ </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Moody’s </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Baa3 (Negative) </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Standard and Poor’s </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">BBB- (Stable) </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Fitch </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">BBB- (Negative) </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Japanese Credit Rating Agency </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">BBB+ (Stable) </td></tr></tbody></table> ICICI Direct says that the company has managed to keep the cost of borrowing competitive because of its diversified sources of funding, highest credit ratings and strategic relationship with the Ministry of Railways. Healthy financial position and cost-plus model The company has also recorded consistent financial performance over the past three fiscal years. The overall revenues grew at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19% since FY17 till March 2020. And, the net profit grew by a CAGR of 26.3% during FY18-20. According to Kotak Securities, the company’s cost-plus based Standard Lease Agreement with the Ministry of Railways (MoR) has historically provided them with a margin over the weighted average cost of incremental borrowing determined by the MoR in consultati on. And, the cost-plus pricing model for financing typically provides for a relatively higher margin. 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The ₹4,600 crore IPO from IRFC is ‘attractive,’ and the best thing about the borrowing arm for Indian Railways is the assured margin

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New Delhi, The initial public offering (IPO) of the <keyword id="108191" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-Railway-Finance-Corporation">Indian Railway Finance Corporation</keyword> (<keyword id="153053" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="IRFC">IRFC</keyword>) will open on January 18 in the price band of ₹25-26 per <keyword id="19448" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="20" keywordseo="Share">share</keyword>. The IPO worth over ₹4,600 crore would close on January 20. The IPO of the <keyword id="6355260" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="NBFC">NBFC</keyword> comprises up to 178.20 crore equity shares of ₹10 each, including fresh issue of 118.80 crore shares and offer for sale of 59.4 crore equity shares. On Friday, the company raised ₹1,390 crore from anchor investors. Established in 1986, the dedicated financing arm of the railways is a public sector enterprise under the administrative control of the <keyword id="76223" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ministry-of-Railways">Ministry of Railways</keyword>. The Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) would utilise the proceeds of the IPO for augmenting equity capital base to meet future capital requirements and general corporate purposes. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/samsung-galaxy-s21-series-launched-in-india-price-specifications-and-everything-you-need-to-know/articleshow/80271404.cms">Samsung Galaxy S21 series launched in India – price, specifications, and everything you need to know</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/corporates/news/hcl-tech-clocks-in-nearly-27-jump-in-profit-crosses-the-10-billion-revenue-in-third-quarter-of-year-2020-21/articleshow/80278852.cms">HCL Tech clocks in nearly 27% jump in profit, crosses the $10 billion revenue milestone with one more quarter left</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/education/news/here-are-the-top-courses-in-fintech-offered-by-indias-premier-colleges/articleshow/80286668.cms">From IIMs to BITS Pilani — here are the top courses in fintech offered by India’s premier colleges</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/travel/article/the-forgotten-little-town-of-bundi-in-rajasthan-is-a-treasure-waiting-to-be-unearthed/articleshow/80301178.cms">The forgotten little town of Bundi in Rajasthan is a treasure waiting to be unearthed</a>

IRFC IPO to open on January 18 with price band of ₹25-26 per share

<keyword id="108191" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-Railway-Finance-Corporation">Indian Railway Finance Corporation</keyword> (<keyword id="153053" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="IRFC">IRFC</keyword>) initial public offering of about Rs 4,600 crore may hit the markets later this month, a first by a non-banking financial company (NBFC) in the public sector. "In all probability it (IPO) will be by the third week but, if the market is not okay then we can go to the first or second week of January also," Amitabh Banerjee, Chairman and Managing Director, IRFC, told here. The company, the dedicated financing arm of <keyword id="1204894" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="The-Indian-railways">the Indian Railways</keyword>, will be going for the anchor investment also. "The government is planning to have anchor investors in place for this IPO," he added. In January 2020, IRFC filed draft papers for its IPO. According to market sources, the IPO is likely to be worth around Rs 4,600 crore. On reasons for bringing the anchor portion, the CMD added that it is a confident market and the anchor investors would be assured of the fact that they will be able to get the desired proportion of issuance without regular bidding. "They will be able to get the amount that they want to invest in IRFC without going for the bidding route. Also, it will give a lot of confidence to other investors in the market who are sitting on the fence," he said. The issue is of up to 178.20 crore shares, comprising a fresh issue of up to 118.80 crore shares and offer for sale of up to 59.40 crore shares by the government, according to the draft prospectus. "We are the first NBFC in the PSU sector that is going public for the first time and we shall be paving the way for others," he added. On plans to utilise the funds mopped up from the offer, he added that 10 per cent of the issuance will go to the company's balance sheet and that will increase its net worth and this the firm will be using for raising more money from the market. He further said that this will add to the company's capability to explore the market further and garner more funds from the market which is the order of the day because the government is in need of funds for its capex expansion outlay requirements. "Therefore 10 per cent will come to my balance sheet and 5 per cent will go to the government of India's exchequer," he added. Banerjee said the prospect for having a good IPO is "very much bright". "Everyone (domestic and foreign investors) has a lot of interest in this particular issue. We are extremely hopeful that it will hit the market with a bang," he said. Banerjee said COVID-19 has now come as a "blessing in disguise for us" as the market is flushed with funds and investors are looking to invest in safe havens. "Indian Railway Finance Corporation happens to be one of the safest havens as far as investors are concerned," he added. Banerjee is hopeful that the IPO will be one of the landmark issuances of the fiscal. "I hope that it will be one of the landmark issuances in this fiscal which augurs well for the other issuances that are coming forward for the government of India in this fiscal," the CMD said. The book running lead managers to the issue are DAM Capital Advisors, HSBC Securities and Capital Markets, ICICI Securities and SBI Capital Markets. Asked about the purpose of this IPO, he said, one of the purposes is to unlock the value that the company has built over so many years of its existence. "We have already traversed a period of 34 years since its inception in 1986. So, it will unlock the value of the company, it will bring in better corporate governance norms in the organisation which is extremely necessary in any public sector company. That will bring in more transparency in the working of the company," he said. The company's principal business is to borrow funds from the financial markets to finance acquisition/creation of assets which are then leased out to the <keyword id="6355455" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="indian-railways">Indian Railways</keyword>. The Union Cabinet had in April 2017 approved listing of five railway companies. Four of them -- IRCON International Ltd, RITES Ltd, <keyword id="185930" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rail-Vikas-Nigam-Ltd">Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd</keyword> and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corp -- have already been listed. 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