Abhishek Sinha
In recent months, several IPOs saw massive subscriptions, creating huge excitement among investors. However, post-listing, the reality has been quite different. Many of these heavily subscribed IPOs are now trading below their issue prices, leaving investors with losses.
This highlights an important lesson: IPO allotment is not always a jackpot.
IPOs Currently Below Issue Price
- Gem Aromatics
- Issue Price Band: ₹309 – ₹325
- Current Performance: -28.0%
- Mangal Electricals
- Price Band: ₹533 – ₹561
- Current Performance: -14.9%
- VMS TMT
- Price Band: ₹94 – ₹99
- Current Performance: -13.6%
- Regaal Resources
- Price Band: ₹96 – ₹102
- Current Performance: -12.8%
- Ganesh Consumer
- Price Band: ₹306 – ₹322
- Current Performance: -8.7%
- Ivalue Infosolution
- Price Band: ₹284 – ₹299
- Current Performance: -4.5%
- Saatvik Green
- Price Band: ₹442 – ₹465
- Current Performance: -3.9%
Key Lessons for Investors
- Subscription ≠ Profit: Oversubscription does not guarantee strong returns.
- Valuation Matters: Many companies list at expensive valuations, increasing the risk of correction.
- Short-Term Volatility: IPO stocks often witness high fluctuations in the initial weeks.
- Do Your Homework: Instead of following hype, investors should study the company’s fundamentals before applying.
👉 The clear takeaway is that IPOs should be approached with caution and viewed as part of a long-term investment strategy, not just a quick profit opportunity.
