Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Orkla India Lists at a Premium, Later Moderates on Stock Exchanges
Orkla India, the company behind brands like MTR Foods, started trading on the stock market on November 6, 2025.
Its shares opened a little higher than the price they were sold at during the initial sale.
This initial increase showed that people were interested in buying the shares.
However, after opening, the stock price moved up and down throughout the day, staying within a certain range.
The company's initial sale was popular, with many more people wanting to buy shares than were available.
Before the main sale, the company also raised money from big investors who believed it would do well in the future.
Orkla India is known for its food brands in different regions.
Orkla India shares debuted on the BSE at ₹751.50 and NSE at ₹750.10, a premium to the IPO price of ₹730.
The stock later moderated between ₹715 and ₹760 after its initial listing.
The ₹1,667-crore IPO was entirely an Offer for Sale (OFS) by promoters and shareholders.
The IPO attracted an overall subscription of 48.73 times.
Orkla India raised ₹500 crore from anchor investors prior to the IPO.
- Who
- Orkla India (formerly MTR Foods)
- What
- Shares listed on stock exchanges at a premium, later moderating.
- When
- November 6, 2025
- Where
- BSE and NSE
- Why
- The IPO was an Offer for Sale subscribed 48.73 times, attracting anchor investors and leading to a premium listing.
Positive Outlook
Cautious Approach
Initial Listing Performance
Positive Outlook
Shares debuted at a modest premium (2.75%-2.94%) over the IPO price of ₹730, indicating initial investor confidence.
Cautious Approach
While listing at a premium, the stock moderated post-listing, trading within a range that included prices below the listing gains.
Analyst Recommendations
Positive Outlook
Some investors were advised to hold for the long term, potentially benefiting from Orkla India's growth prospects.
Cautious Approach
Other recommendations suggested booking partial profits or adopting a 'wait and watch' strategy due to the stock's volatility.
- IPO Price
- ₹730
- Listing Price (NSE)
- ₹750.10
- Listing Price (BSE)
- ₹751.50
- IPO Size
- ₹1,667 crore
- Subscription Status
- 48.73 times
- IPO Type
- Offer for Sale (OFS)
- Anchor Investors Raised
- ₹500 crore
