The initial public offering (IPO) of New Delhi-headquartered BLS Polymers kicked off with strong momentum, achieving a total subscription of 9.62 times on its opening day. Strong buying interest from both institutional and non-institutional participants fueled the early oversubscription for the ₹255-crore issue.
According to initial bidding data reported by Livehindustan, non-institutional investors (NII) showed the highest demand, subscribing 13.01 times their reserved quota. Qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) followed closely, booking their portion 12.03 times, while the retail individual investor portion logged a 6.78-times subscription on day one.
Issue Structure and Pricing Details
The company has fixed a price band of ₹142 to ₹150 per share. Retail investors can bid in minimum lot sizes of 100 shares, translating to an investment of ₹15,000 per application at the upper price limit.
Prior to opening the public bidding window, BLS Polymers secured ₹76.5 crore from anchor investors. The company allotted 5.1 million equity shares at the upper band of ₹150 per share across six institutional investors.
Unlisted market activity also reflected positive sentiment, with market trackers citing a grey market premium (GMP) of approximately ₹43 per share over the ₹150 upper ceiling, pointing to an estimated unofficial listing gain of around 28.6%.
| IPO Metric | Verified Detail |
|---|---|
| Issue Size | ₹255 crore |
| Price Band | ₹142 – ₹150 per equity share |
| Lot Size | 100 shares (₹15,000 at cut-off) |
| Day 1 Overall Subscription | 9.62 times |
| NII Category Subscription | 13.01 times |
| QIB Category Subscription | 12.03 times |
| Retail Category Subscription | 6.78 times |
| Anchor Allocation | ₹76.5 crore (51 lakh shares) |
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Capital Deployment and Manufacturing Operations
BLS Polymers specializes in formulating engineered polymer compounds for industrial use across telecommunications, power transmission, railways, and utilities. Its compounds provide insulating and protective jacketing for power cables, telecom wiring, and anti-corrosion exterior coatings for underground oil, gas, and water distribution networks.
According to regulatory disclosures highlighted by Livehindustan, the net proceeds will support production scaling and operational liquidity. The company plans to deploy ₹77.56 crore to expand capacity at its Goa manufacturing facility, which currently operates 11 production lines. Another ₹89.5 crore will fund working capital requirements, with remaining proceeds earmarked for general corporate purposes.
The public offering remains open for subscription through October 29, with final equity share allotment and subsequent listing on the BSE and NSE scheduled for early November.
