SUMMARY
Next week is set to be eventful for investors, with significant corporate actions on the horizon. The primary market sees no mainboard IPOs, but two SME IPOs are set to open. Nine new companies are set to make their market debut. Oil India, Bharat Forge, and Procter & Gamble Health and others will trade ex-dividend. Take a look at the important corporate developments to look out for in the coming week.
IPO Action Slows Down, But SME Segment Picks Up | The primary market takes a breather as no new mainboard IPOs open for subscription this week. However, two SME IPOs—HP Telecom India and Beezaasan Explotech—will open for bidding. While no new IPO will open, nine new listings are scheduled in the week ahead.
SME IPOs in Focus: HP Telecom India & Beezaasan Explotech | The SME segment continues to attract investor interest with HP Telecom India IPO (₹34.23 crore) opening on February 20 and Beezaasan Explotech IPO (₹59.93 crore) following on February 21. Both are fresh issues, giving investors a chance to participate in new growth stories.
L.K. Mehta Polymers & Shanmuga Hospital IPOs Close Soon | The SME IPOs of L.K. Mehta Polymers (₹7.38 crore) and Shanmuga Hospital (₹20.62 crore) will wrap up their bidding on February 17. Both are fixed-price issues, and their subscription data will hint at investor appetite in the SME space.
New Listings Alert: 9 IPOs Set to Debut This Week | Investors can expect an action-packed week as nine IPOs, including Ajax Engineering, Hexaware Technologies, and Chandan Healthcare, make their market debut.
Last Call for Quality Power IPO: Subscription Ends February 18 | The ₹858.7 crore Quality Power IPO, a mix of fresh issue and offer for sale, closes this week. The price band is set at ₹401-₹425 per share, and strong demand could set the tone for upcoming power sector IPOs.
Dividend Stocks in Focus: Big Names to Trade Ex-Dividend | Investors should keep an eye on companies like Oil India, Bharat Forge, HAL, and P&G Health, as their shares will trade ex-dividend this week.
Bonus Shares Incoming: Gujarat Toolroom & Kothari Products Declare Bonus Issues | Gujarat Toolroom will issue bonus shares at a ratio of 5:1, while Kothari Products will issue at 1:1. Investors holding these stocks as of February 18 will benefit from additional shares without additional investment.
Stock Splits Ahead: Capital India Finance & Conart Engineers | Capital India Finance will split its shares from ₹10 to ₹2 on February 17, while Conart Engineers will see a split from ₹10 to ₹5 on February 18.
Rajath Finance Rights Issue: Key Date to Watch | The company will open its rights issue on February 21, allowing existing shareholders to buy additional shares at a discounted price. Rights issues provide an opportunity to increase holdings in a company without buying from the open market.
