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Ola electric’s $734M IPO fully subscribed amid market volatility
OUR TAKEOla Electric’s (OLAE.NS) $734 million initial public offering (IPO) has achieved full subscription on the second day of bidding, despite a sharp sell-off in global equity markets. This milestone marks the first IPO by an electric vehicle maker in India and the country’s largest IPO of the ye…
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OUR TAKEOla Electric’s (OLAE.NS) $734 million initial public offering (IPO) has achieved full subscription on the second day of bidding, despite a sharp sell-off in global equity markets. This milestone marks the first IPO by an electric vehicle maker in India and the country’s…
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OUR TAKE Ola Electric’s (OLAE.NS) $734 million initial public offering (IPO) has achieved full subscription on the second day of bidding, despite a sharp sell-off in global equity markets. This milestone marks the first IPO by an electric vehicle maker in India and the country’s largest IPO of the year. –Miurio huang, BTW reporter Ola Electric ‘s IPO garnered significant interest, receiving bids worth approximately $447 million, which is 1.06 times the shares on offer, according to exchange data on Monday. This follows a 35% subscription on the first day of bidding, with one more day remaining for potential investors to participate.
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The IPO’s success comes amid a backdrop of more than 150 companies raising nearly $5 billion in India’s booming stock market this year. This figure is almost double the amount raised during the same period in 2023, according to LSEG data. Despite recent fresh highs, Indian equity markets experienced their worst day in two months on Monday due to a global market sell-off. Ola Electric, founded by Bhavish Aggarwal and backed by SoftBank, plans to utilise a substantial portion of the IPO proceeds to invest in in-house cell manufacturing. This strategic move aims to power the company’s own scooters and boost cost efficiency at the currently loss-making firm. This India-first initiative is set to significantly enhance Ola Electric’s production capabilities and market position. Also read: Infosys faces $4B tax demand from Indian authorities Also read: Meta AI makes a breakthrough in the Indian market
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- Ola Electric’s IPO garnered significant interest, receiving bids worth approximately $447 million, which is 1.06 times the shares on offer, according to exchange data on Monday.
- The successful subscription of Ola Electric’s IPO underscores the growing investor confidence in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, particularly in emerging markets like India.
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