Vodafone Idea’s FPO share price opened at Rs 11.80 per share, marking a 7.27% increase on the NSE compared to the issue price of Rs 11. On the BSE, Vodafone Idea’s FPO share price opened at Rs 12 apiece today, reflecting a 9% increase from the issue price.
The subscription stared on Thursday, April 18, and concluded on Monday, April 22, Vodafone Idea, the third-largest telecom provider in the country, witnessed significant investor interest. The final offering price for each share was set at Rs 11, which falls at the upper end of the price band of Rs 10-11.
Vodafone Idea’s FPO garnered Rs 18,000 crore, making it India’s largest-ever FPO. The issue was oversubscribed nearly seven times, with institutional investors injecting substantial funds into the market.
Non-institutional investors subscribed for 4.54 times the shares allocated to them, while qualified institutional buyers sought 19.31 times the shares. Retail investors, who were allocated the largest portion of shares, bid slightly more than the allocated amount.
Analyst On Vodafone Idea
“While Vodafone Idea’s FPO listing around Rs. 12 is a modest increase from the issue price, it reflects initial selling pressure for short-term gains. However, a drop below Rs. 11 seems unlikely given the company’s turnaround potential,” said Shivani Nyati, Head of Wealth, Swastika Investmart.
Nyati also said that positive signs and potential post-election tariff hikes could trigger fresh buying after this initial volatility. Aggressive investors with a long-term view might consider holding onto the stock, aiming for a potential rise towards Rs. 18 in the future.