Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Studds Accessories IPO Garners Investor Interest Amidst Market Activity
Three companies, Lenskart, Orkla India, and Studds Accessories, are offering shares to the public through IPOs.
Think of it like selling pieces of a company to anyone who wants to buy them.
The "Grey Market Premium" (GMP) is like an early prediction of how much the stock price might increase on the first day of trading.
Studds Accessories, which makes helmets, has a GMP that suggests a potential increase of about 10.77% on its listing day.
Orkla India, which sells food products, has a GMP suggesting around a 10.27% increase.
Lenskart, which sells glasses and has a tech focus, has a higher GMP indicating a potential 17.41% increase.
Experts suggest that Studds Accessories might be the safest investment due to its clear business and fair pricing, while Lenskart's valuation is considered high.
Three mainboard IPOs – Lenskart, Orkla India, and Studds Accessories – are currently open for subscription.
Grey Market Premiums (GMP) suggest potential listing gains: Orkla India at 10.27%, Studds Accessories at 10.77%, and Lenskart at 17.41%.
Orkla India IPO is noted for strong interest from non-institutional investors, while Studds Accessories IPO is fully subscribed.
Experts suggest Studds Accessories is the safest bet due to its clear business model and pricing, despite a smaller scale.
Lenskart's valuation is considered high with a volatile grey market, despite its innovative business model and potential for growth.
- Who
- Studds Accessories Ltd, Orkla India, and Lenskart Solutions
- What
- Three mainboard IPOs are currently available for subscription, with their Grey Market Premiums (GMP) indicating potential listing gains.
- When
- IPOs are currently open for subscription.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To allow investors to subscribe to shares of these companies, with GMP suggesting potential listing premiums.
Investment Positives
Investment Concerns
Company Comparison and Valuation
Investment Positives
Studds Accessories offers a straightforward business model with limited competition in the helmet market and a competitive IPO price. Orkla India, despite a larger issue size, operates in a highly competitive food sector. Lenskart has a volatile GMP and a high valuation.
Investment Concerns
Orkla India IPO may be priced a bit high given the competitive food sector. Lenskart's valuation is on the higher side with a revenue multiple of around 10.5, and its market share is single-digit in a competitive landscape. The Studds IPO is smaller in scale and entirely an Offer for Sale.
Market Performance and Potential
Investment Positives
Studds Accessories is seen as the safest choice due to pricing and valuation, suggesting reliable potential gains. Orkla India's IPO is attracting significant investor interest, particularly from NIIs. Lenskart's higher GMP indicates strong investor demand, though its valuation is a concern.
Investment Concerns
The grey market activity for Lenskart has been volatile, and its business model, while innovative with a buy-one-get-one offer, is still developing its brand pull. Orkla India operates in a crowded spice and ready-to-eat market.
- Company
- Studds Accessories Ltd
- IPO Type
- Offer for Sale (OFS)
- Issue Size
- ₹455.5 crore
- Price Band
- ₹557 – ₹585 per share
- Company Valuation (Upper End)
- Approx ₹2,300 crore
- Grey Market Premium (GMP)
- ₹63
- Estimated Listing Price
- ₹648 apiece
- Estimated Listing Premium
- 10.77% over IPO price
