Smartworks IPO, worth ₹582.56 crore, is 25% subscribed as of 1.15 pm on its first day of bidding.
The price band for the IPO is set at ₹387-407 per share with a minimum lot size of ₹36 shares. The IPO concludes on July 14, 2025, and is expected to list on the BSE and NSE on July 17, 2025.
The company has reduced the size of the fresh issue to ₹445 crore and the Offer-For-Sale (OFS) to 33.79 lakh shares. Proceeds from the OFS will go to promoters while funds from the fresh issue will be used for various purposes.
Market experts suggest a cautious approach due to competition, with some recommending participation for long-term gains, while others advise a wait-and-see strategy. The IPO has received mixed responses with NIIs subscribed 0.42 times, retail 0.32 times, and an implied listing gain of 7-8%.