The initial public offer of gaming firm Nazara Technologies Limited was subscribed four times on the first day of subscription as retail investors latched on to India’s first gaming IPO.
As the Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed company kicked off its IPO on Wednesday, the offer of 5.29 million shares were being sold in the price band of Rs 1,100 to Rs 1,101 per equity share.
The issue received bids for 1,17,15,171 shares against 29,20,997 shares on offer, as per an update on the NSE.
The portion for qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) was subscribed 36 percent, while of non institutional investors 2.85 times and retail individual investors (RIIs) 16.75 times.
Nazara Technologies on Tuesday mopped up a little over Rs 261 crore from anchor investors.
The company is popularly known for its games on World Cricket Championship, Chhota Bheem and Motu Patlu series.
At the upper end of the price band, the IPO is expected to fetch Rs 583 crore.
Explaining the rational behind the IPO, the company said that listing of equity shares will enhance its brand name and provide liquidity to the existing shareholders.
The listing will also provide a public market for equity shares in India. The equity shares are proposed to be listed on BSE and NSE.
ICICI Securities, IIFL Securities, Jefferies India and Nomura Financial Advisory and Securities (India) are the managers to the offer.
“The gaming industry is set to witness over 30 percent CAGR (compound annual growth rate) over 2020-2023 (estimated) on the back of high mobile penetration, increasing internet penetration and increasing number of gamers. Nazara has a widespread presence both in terms of geography and product portfolio which offers strong growth visibility,” said Aditya Birla Capital analysts.
Nazara Technologies has become India’s first pure-play gaming technology company to make its IPO debut on the Indian public markets.
(Disclaimer: Additional background information has been added to this PTI copy for context)
