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Think Initial Public Offers (IPOs) are a sure-shot, quickfire method to make a quick buck? If so, then investing in some of India's biggest IPOs to date would have created multiple millionaires. However, if the data is to be believed, 18 out of India's top 30 IPOs by way of size have failed to deliver on the returns front. Recent data from Capitalmind PMS suggests that of all the mega IPOs India has seen in the past 2 decades, only 12 IPOs i.e. stocks of 12 companies have delivered more returns that what you would have received, had you bought and held your investments in Nifty500(which invests in biggest 500 companies by market size). Infact, Paytm (54%), <keyword id="20024191" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Reliance-Power" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Reliance Power" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Reliance Power">Reliance Power</keyword> (81%), General Insurance Corporation (2%) actually generated negative total returns to date. The only outliers in the list of top 10 IPOs were Zomato (listed in July 2021) and Coal India (listed in April, 2010), which managed to generate excess returns i.e. more than what was generated by Nifty500. While Zomato's total return to date, which is considered a comprehensive gauge of a stock's profitability, stands at 265%, Coal India total returns are a massive 443%. In these cases, had you simply bought and held the Nifty500 index for a similar duration, your returns would've been 73%, and 435% respectively. Also, 5 of the biggest IPOs India has ever seen (Bajaj Housing Finance, Bharti Hexacom, Brainbees, Ola Electric) have come in the last 2 years. In some cases, having stayed put in your index investments would have yielded you far better returns. Consider this, FSN E-Commerce, Nykaa's parent company, listed on the exchanges on November 2021. Its total returns till date have been 2%, while had you invested in Nifty500 index, your returns would've been 53%. Similarly, the total returns to date on Bandhan Bank's stock, which listed in March 2018, was a negative 43%. But, the index has delivered a whopping 163% returns during the same time. Hits and Misses <table class="redcator-table-advance"><tbody><tr><td>Company Name</td><td>Total Returns to Date (In %)</td><td>CNX (Nifty500) Returns (In %)</td></tr><tr><td>Reliance Power (Feb 2008)</td><td>-81</td><td>961</td></tr><tr><td>Zomato (July 2021)</td><td>265</td><td>73</td></tr><tr><td>Gland Pharma (November 2020)</td><td>14</td><td>124</td></tr><tr><td>NHPC (September 2009)</td><td class="se-table-selected-cell">389</td><td>961</td></tr><tr><td>Indian Railways Finance Corporation (January 2021)</td><td>582</td><td>109</td></tr></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody></table>Source: CapitalMind PMS <h2>Surge in IPOs? Not really </h2>It is impossible to overlook the sheer number of public offerings seen in the Indian markets over the past 2 years. Around 600 share sale offers have already hit the market since 2023. Out of these, 335 have come in this year, as of October 2024. While over Rs 50,000 crores have been raised by these share sales so far since 2023, only 22% of these funds raises have come from companies who are hitting the market for the first time i.e. bringing out their IPOs. The rest have come from already listed companies seeking to raise more funds. The biggest IPO that India has seen to date, that of <keyword id="19906087" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hyundai" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Hyundai" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Hyundai">Hyundai</keyword> Motor India, closes for subscription today. With an offer size of Rs 27,870.16 crore, it is 35% bigger than the previous biggest IPO in the country(LIC in May 2022). As of 12:30 pm today, Hyundai's offer had been 87% subscribed, with significant interest from QIBs and employees. At 0.43x, participation of retail investors remained largely subdued. Notably, an IPO is considered cancelled and withdrawn, if it fails to meet the 90% subscription threshold.

Do large IPOs guarantee large returns? Data suggests that 18 of India's biggest 30 IPOs did not generate solid returns

In response to higher-than-expected tax revenue and a record surplus transfer from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Indian government is considering an 8-10% increase in <keyword id="20018917" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="capital-expenditure" source="keywords">capital expenditure</keyword> (capex) for the fiscal year 2025, according to Pantomath Group's quarterly report, "Market Kaleidoscope: Quarterly Market Insights." This adjustment could raise the capex from the previously allocated Rs 11.11 lakh crore, aiming to bolster infrastructure and economic growth. This fiscal boost comes as India reaches a historic financial milestone. The total market capitalization of all stocks listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (<keyword id="19895774" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="BSE" source="keywords">BSE</keyword>) briefly surpassed $5 trillion for the first time, placing India among global giants such as the US, China, Japan, and Hong Kong. India's primary market is set for a dynamic period, with 55 companies planning to raise over Rs 68,000 crore through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). The first half of FY2025 has already seen 35 mainboard IPOs, collectively raising around Rs 32,000 crore with an average subscription rate of 61 times. The Indian market maintained a positive outlook in the first quarter of FY2025, driven by strong Q4FY24 earnings, favorable economic data, and positive global cues. Despite early June volatility following the 2024 <keyword id="19895394" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="lok-sabha" source="keywords">Lok Sabha</keyword> election results, market sentiment improved with the BJP securing 272 seats and a total of 292 seats for the NDA with allied support. This political stability under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership is expected to promote long-term economic growth, with a focus on infrastructure, electric mobility, startup support, power distribution, digital privacy, and healthcare initiatives. Corporate India's performance in the March quarter of FY2024 met expectations, showing double-digit growth in net profit and single-digit revenue increases. Non-lending companies experienced moderate operating margin expansion due to favorable commodity prices and cost controls. The peaking interest rates and continuity of <keyword id="19978691" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="government-policies" source="keywords">government policies</keyword> are anticipated to support healthy corporate growth in FY2025. <h2>Growth to continue</h2>The government's push for increased <keyword id="20068449" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ethanol-production" source="keywords">ethanol production</keyword> targets a 20% blending by 2026, benefiting ethanol-heavy sugar companies and promoting biofuel goals. The real estate market is projected to grow significantly, requiring Rs 14 lakh crore in debt financing from 2024 to 2026. This growth will positively impact the banking and financial sectors. Major telecom operators have raised tariffs post-election, potentially improving sector financials and paving the way for sector re-rating. Major cement players are expanding through acquisitions, with an expected 6-7% compounded growth and market dominance by the top five players by March 2025. FMCG Companies expect recovery in rural business due to factors like a normal monsoon, robust crop yields, and government measures, maintaining robust rural demand. The potential roll-out of the FAME 3 Scheme to support <keyword id="19963112" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="electric-vehicle-sales" source="keywords">electric vehicle sales</keyword> is anticipated, with a budgetary allocation of around Rs 10,000 crore. Sectors such as auto, cement, defence, railways, consumer durables, energy, and banking are expected to outperform. Lagging sectors like IT and specialty chemicals offer value-buying opportunities at lower levels. The structural bull market for Indian equity is supported by strong domestic fundamentals and government reforms, with a positive medium- to long-term market outlook. Globally, the US market showed resilience, except for the Dow Jones. The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at 5.25-5.50%, awaiting inflation to move towards the 2% target before considering rate cuts. The US GDP grew at 1.4% annually in Q1 2024, with mixed economic indicators highlighting both strengths and challenges. The Indian <keyword id="19926041" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="IPO-market" source="keywords">IPO market</keyword> has seen significant growth, with a surge in companies seeking to list shares and a rise in capital raised. The first half of 2025 saw strong retail investor participation, reflecting confidence in India's growth prospects. Mahavir Lunawat, Managing Director, Pantomath Capital Advisors Private Limited, said, "Favourable market conditions, high liquidity, a conducive growth environment with stable interest rates, and benign inflation have facilitated a boom in the IPO market. The IPO market will experience a stronger pull post-budget. India is set to become the new equity funding frontier for global corporations." He further added. "We are on the brink of sustained, long-term momentum in the IPO market, with this year potentially becoming the best for IPOs. India's solid macroeconomic environment and promising growth prospects create an ideal backdrop for this vibrant IPO market. Additionally, there is robust participation from both domestic institutional investors and retail investors." With the Indian government's potential capex increase and the robust primary market activity, the <keyword id="19948184" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Indian-economy" source="keywords">Indian economy</keyword> is poised for sustained growth. The upcoming period is expected to see heightened market activity, further IPOs, and economic stability, creating a conducive environment for investment and development.

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<ul><li>The ₹819 crore ($112 million) initial public offering (IPO) of state-run RailTel Corp received tremendous response from investors.</li><li>The IPO garnered 42 times subscription and generated bids worth more than ₹259.42 crore against the offer size of 6.12 crore shares.</li><li>Here’s how to check RailTel IPO allotment status on the stock-exchange and registrar website.</li><li>Check out the latest news and updates on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/">Business Insider</a>.</li></ul>The ₹819 crore ($112 million) initial public offering (IPO) of state-run RailTel Corp received tremendous response from investors. And, now all investor’s eyes are waiting for the allotment date. The basis of the allotment of the IPO will be announced on February 23. RailTel is a government-owned information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure provider firm and India's largest neutral telecom infrastructure provider. This was the seventh initial public offering this year and second by the Ministry of Railways after it recently pared stake in Indian Railway Finance Corporation IPO— which listed at a 4% discount last month. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="81137745" title="India needs chipset manufacturers — lots of them. Here is why." mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> The IPO was subscribed 42 times and generated bids worth more than ₹259.42 crore against the offer size of 6.12 crore shares. The portion of the IPO reserved for retail investors was subscribed 16.78 times, whereas the qualified institutional buyer was subscribed 65.29 times. It would be worth watching if this high demand will reflect as listing gains on February 26, when the stock will hit the bourses. The shares were trading at a premium of <a href="https://www.ipowatch.in/2020/11/railtel-ipo-gmp-grey-market-premium-today.html">₹25-30</a> a piece in the grey market, ahead of the listing. However, the grey market is not an official measure of the market premium. But it is a fair indicator of demand for the shares in the market. <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;">RailTel 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;">65.14x </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;">73.25x </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;">16.78x </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;">3.35x </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;">42.39x </td></tr></tbody></table> However, after this stellar response that RailTel IPO has garnered, one thing is certain — not all investors will get the same amount of shares that they had subscribed for. Here’s how to check RailTel IPO allotment status: If you subscribed for the RailTel IPO, you could check your allotment status by following these simple steps: To check on the stock-exchange website: <ul><li>To check RailTel 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> here.</li><li>On BSE, Select ‘Equity’ and then from the dropdown, select ‘RailTel’.</li><li>Now, enter your application number and PAN.</li><li>Click on ‘Search’.</li></ul>Please note the details will only be available once the shares are allotted. You can also visit the Registrar website (KFintech) to check your application status. <ul><li>Visit the registrar’s website <a href="https://kfintech.com/">here</a>.</li><li>Click on ‘Select company’ and click on ‘RailTel’. It will only appear post allotment on February 23.</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>Once you hit ‘submit’ the status of your application will appear on the screen. Please ensure the details that you provide are correct. It will show the number of shares that you subscribed to and the number of shares that have been allotted to you. 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Indian Railways owned RailTel’s IPO: Here’s how to check share allotment status

<ul><li><keyword id="7626629" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="RailTel-IPO">RailTel IPO</keyword> will open on February 16 and remain open till February 18.</li><li>This would be the seventh initial public offerings this year, and second by the Ministry of Railways after it recently pared stake in Indian Railway Finance Corporation IPO.</li><li>The company has set the price band for the issue at ₹93-94 per share.</li></ul>The ₹819 crore initial public offering (IPO) of state-run RailTel Corp of India will hit the capital markets next week. The IPO will open on February 16 and remain open till February 18. The government will sell a 27.16% stake in the company. The offer comprises an offer for sale of up to 87 million shares by its promoters, of which 5,00,000 shares will be reserved for eligible employees. The price band for the issue has been set at ₹93-94 per share. This would be the seventh initial public offerings this year, and second by the Ministry of Railways after it recently pared stake in Indian Railway Finance Corporation IPO— which listed at a 4% discount last month. RailTel Corp of India 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;">February 16 </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;">February 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;">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;">₹93-94 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;">155 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 equity shares will be listed on both the exchanges — BSE and NSE. ICICI Securities, IDBI Capital Markets &amp; Securities and SBI Capital Markets are the book running lead managers for its public offering IPO. RailTel Corp of India IPO: All you need to know <ul><li>RailTel is a Mini Ratna (Category-I) Central Public Sector Enterprise, wholly-owned by the Government of India and under the Ministry of Railways' administrative control.</li><li>It is an information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure provider firm and one of the largest neutral telecom infrastructure providers in India, according to a CRISIL report.</li><li>The company is engaged in the modernization of the existing telecom system for train control, operation and safety and generates additional revenues by creating nationwide broadband and multimedia networks by laying optical fibre cables along railway tracks.</li><li>The company operated data centres in Gurugram, Haryana and Secunderabad, Telangana to host and collocate critical applications for customers including the Indian Railways.</li><li>As of September 30, the company's net worth was ₹1,394.63 crore, with no debt on its balance sheet.</li><li>It is worth noting that RailTel 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.financialexpress.com/market/ipo-news/railtel-ipo-opens-feb-16-check-grey-market-premium-price-band-lot-size-other-details/2192423/">₹32 </a>for the price band set at ₹93-94 per share. </li></ul>SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/corporates/news/billionaire-poonawala-has-put-the-money-where-his-mouth-is-housing-finance-and-general-insurance/slidelist/80832287.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Billionaire Poonawala has put the money where his mouth is⁠— housing finance and general insurance </a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/ai-in-healthcare-is-set-to-open-up-a-range-of-futuristic-job-profiles-in-healthcare/articleshow/80833859.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">AI in healthcare is set to open up a range of futuristic job profiles in healthcare</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/ai-in-healthcare-is-set-to-open-up-a-range-of-futuristic-job-profiles-in-healthcare/articleshow/80833859.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink"></a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/ai-in-healthcare-is-set-to-open-up-a-range-of-futuristic-job-profiles-in-healthcare/articleshow/80833859.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink"></a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/ai-in-healthcare-is-set-to-open-up-a-range-of-futuristic-job-profiles-in-healthcare/articleshow/80833859.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink"></a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/ai-in-healthcare-is-set-to-open-up-a-range-of-futuristic-job-profiles-in-healthcare/articleshow/80833859.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink"></a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/ai-in-healthcare-is-set-to-open-up-a-range-of-futuristic-job-profiles-in-healthcare/articleshow/80833859.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink"></a>

The ₹819 crore IPO from RailTel owned by Indian Railways will open next week — grey market suggests a 34% premium at ₹93-94 a share

<ul><li>The IPO of state-run RailTel Corp will remain open till February 18.</li><li>The shares were trading at a premium of <a href="https://www.ipowatch.in/2020/11/railtel-ipo-gmp-grey-market-premium-today.html">₹35-40</a> in the grey market, ahead of the IPO.</li><li>Nearly all the brokerages have given a ‘subscribe’ rating for the issue citing long term as well as listing gains.</li><li>Its net profit margin of 13% in FY 2020 was the highest among the Key Telecom Companies and Key IT/ICT companies in India.</li></ul>The ₹819 crore ($112 million) initial public offering (IPO) of state-run RailTel Corp of India is now open for public subscription. The IPO will remain open till February 18. RailTel is a government-owned information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure provider firm and one of India's largest neutral telecom infrastructure providers. This would be the seventh initial public offerings this year, and second by the Ministry of Railways after it recently pared stake in Indian Railway Finance Corporation IPO— which listed at a 4% discount last month. Nearly all the brokerages have given a ‘subscribe’ rating for the issue citing long term as well as listing gains. According to investment experts about the RailTel business, the best thing is its exclusive right of generating additional revenues by creating nationwide broadband and multimedia networks by laying optical fibre cable by using the right of way along railway tracks. Per red herring prospectus, as of January 31, the company had the exclusive right of way along 67415 route kilometres connecting 7321 railway stations for laying optical fibre cable. Streets View: <keyword id="7626629" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="RailTel-IPO">RailTel IPO</keyword> <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;">Angel 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;">ACMIIL </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;">ICICI Direct </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;">None </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></tbody></table> RailTel Corp of India IPO: All you need to know <ul><li>The company is engaged in the modernisation of the existing telecom system for train control, operation and safety and generates additional revenues by creating nationwide broadband and multimedia networks by laying optical fibre cables along railway tracks.</li><li>It is worth noting that RailTel 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>Once the IPO is concluded, the equity shares will be listed on both the exchanges — BSE and NSE.</li><li>ICICI Securities, IDBI Capital Markets &amp; Securities and SBI Capital Markets are the book running lead managers for its public offering IPO.</li></ul>Strong financials, healthy business growth, soaring grey market premium — here’s all that excites investment experts Excited investors are ready to pay more for its shares The public issue received positive reviews from the brokerages, making the grey market pay a hefty premium for its shares. The shares were trading at a premium of <a href="https://www.ipowatch.in/2020/11/railtel-ipo-gmp-grey-market-premium-today.html">₹35-40</a> a piece in the grey market, ahead of the IPO. However, the grey market is not an official measure of the market premium. But it is a fair indicator of demand for the shares in the market. Outlook and Valuations According to Hem Securities, the company’s valuation is fully priced. But looking after the industry dynamics of telecom and telecom data services where the broadband market is gaining pace this will boost the company's performance in the future. “Also the edge which company holds over its peers in terms of financial performance makes this issue attractive to deploy the funds in,” the brokerage added. Assessment of the key telecom service companies in India <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;">As of March 20 </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;">Airtel </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;">BSNL </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;">MTNL </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;">Rail Tel </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;">Jio </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;">Vodafone Idea </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;">Compounded annual revenue growth rate in the 5 years ending March 2020 </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;">0% </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;">-11% </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;">-12% </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;">19% </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;">64% </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;">7% </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;">Net profit margin </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;">-66% </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;">-83% </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;">-167% </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;">13% </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;">10% </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;">-164% </td></tr></tbody></table>*Source: Hem Securities Strong Financials The company has established a consistent track record of financial performance and growth. Its net profit margin of 13% in FY 2020 was the highest among the Key Telecom Companies and Key IT/ICT companies in India. <div type="image" title="RailTel Financials" msid="80974790" hostid="261"></div> As of January 31, the company had 3 lakh users of ‘RailWire’ service. The number of subscribers has increased 2.55 times since April 30 last year. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/news/jaguar-land-rover-plans-to-go-fully-electric-by-2039-and-said-it-would-spend-3-5-billion-on-the-goal-each-year/articleshow/80925836.cms">Jaguar Land Rover plans to go fully electric by 2039, and said it would spend $3.5 billion on the goal each year</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/defense/news/list-of-10-latest-defence-deals-that-india-has-signed-in-the-last-six-months/slidelist/80926534.cms">List of 10 latest defence deals that India has signed in the last six months</a>

The $112 million IPO of Indian Railways owned RailTel is now open for subscription — Here’s why analysts think the IPO is attractive

<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 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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 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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

<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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Indian Railway Finance Corporation ₹4,600 crore IPO may hit markets this month

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

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

New Delhi, Mar 3 () Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has got markets regulator Sebi's approval for its initial public offer (IPO). The IPO comprises fresh issue of 93.8 crore equity shares and an offer for sale of 46.9 crore equity shares by the Government of India. The observation letter was issued on February 25, 2020, according to an update on the regulator's website. The Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi) observations are necessary for any company to launch public issues such as IPO, follow-on public offer and rights issue. The net proceeds are proposed to be utilised towards augmenting the company's equity capital base to meet future capital requirements arising out of growth in business and general corporate purposes, according to draft red herring prospectus (DRHP). IDFC Securities, HSBC Securities and Capital Markets, ICICI Securities and SBI Capital Markets are managing the offer. The company's equity shares are proposed to be listed on BSE and NSE. The firm is the dedicated market borrowing arm of Indian Railways, and its primary business is financing the acquisition of rolling stock assets, as per information available in the DRHP. SUM RVK

Indian Railway Finance Corporation gets Sebi nod for IPO

Share market enthusiasts in India can’t stop raving about a new kid on the block-- the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, IRCTC in short. In just the opening day, the stock more than doubled the wealth of those who bought shares in the initial public offering (IPO) that concluded recently. This was the best single-day gain for any stock on its debut in the last two years in India. But the signs were visible even before. Early investors wanted 112 times the number of shares offered in the IPO, in a price band of ₹315 to ₹320. The government raised a little less than $100 million from the IPO. Yet, the fact remains that the company has only client, its parent Indian Railways, but at the same time it has a monopoly that is rarely matched. It's a bit like a guy who started a business whose only client is his father. There was unmistakable excitement during the <keyword id="4194140" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="IRCTC-IPO">IRCTC IPO</keyword> and why not! The company had a revenue of nearly ₹19,000 crore (nearly $2.7 billion) in the financial year ending March 2019-- clocking over 22% growth in revenue during the year. Irctc.com had an average of 25 million to 28 million transactions per month, and an average of 7.2 million logins every day, in the five months ending August 2019-- making it one of the most-used websites in Asia Pacific (APAC). Not only is it the only entity to authorise train bookings in India, it has the solo rights to serve food and beverages to people travelling long distances by train in India. The catering business alone made nearly $1.5 billion for the company last year. All of this had earned a consistent of return of 23% on the equity every year since 2017, according to HDFC Securities. The beneficiary until now was the company’s only shareholder-- the Government of India. The Indian state’s stake in the company has fallen to 87% post the IPO. The government sold the shares at ₹315 to ₹320 and on October 15, the day after the listing, the stock was trading at ₹731. Did the Indian government sell it too cheap? SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/irctc-doubles-investor-wealth-as-its-stock-surges-128-on-listing/articleshow/71580009.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">IRCTC doubles investor wealth as its stock surges 128% on listing</a>

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