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NR Vandana Textile shares list flat at Rs 45 on NSE SME
ETMarkets.com | June 4, 2025 1:20 PM CST

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NR Vandana Textile's IPO debuted flat on the NSE SME, listing at Rs 45 despite a grey market premium suggesting a 20% gain. The Rs 9.49 crore IPO, subscribed 101 times, aimed to fund working capital. The company, a Kolkata-based textile firm specializing in cotton products, supplies wholesalers across India using a B2B model.

As per market sources, the last recorded grey market premium (GMP) for NR Vandana Textile stood at Rs 9. This places the estimated listing price at around Rs 54 per share, reflecting a likely gain of 20% over the issue price.
Shares of NR Vandana Textile made a muted debut on the NSE SME platform today. The stock listed at Rs 45 apiece on the NSE SME platform, offering no gains over the issue price. The company’s Rs 9.49 crore IPO, open for subscription from May 28 to May 30, attracted healthy investor attention.

With the issue price fixed at Rs 45 per share, the grey market sentiment had hinted at a strong start on the listing day. As per market sources, the last recorded grey market premium (GMP) for NR Vandana Textile stood at Rs 9. This places the estimated listing price at around Rs 54 per share, reflecting a likely gain of 20% over the issue price. However, the stock failed to deliver any premium and listed flat.

Although the GMP is not an official indicator, it provides a sense of investor sentiment ahead of listing and indicates the potential upside based on informal market demand.

The IPO, which was entirely a fresh issue of 61.98 lakh equity shares, aimed to raise capital to fund working capital requirements and for general corporate purposes. Marwadi Chandarana Intermediaries served as the lead manager, and Cameo Corporate Services was the registrar for the offering.

The issue received an overwhelming response, with an overall subscription of 101 times. The qualified institutional buyer (QIB) portion was subscribed 36.54 times, the non-institutional investor (NII or HNI) portion witnessed a robust 126.70 times demand, while the retail portion also saw heavy bidding.

Founded in 1992, N R Vandana Tex Industries Limited is a Kolkata-based textile company engaged in the design, production, and wholesale distribution of cotton-based products such as sarees, salwar suits, and bed sheets. These products are sold under the in-house brands Vandana and Tanya.

The company follows a business-to-business (B2B) model, supplying its goods to over 1,000 wholesalers across 31 states in India. It also uses a B2B e-commerce platform to extend its market presence. While some manufacturing is done in-house, a portion is outsourced to job workers, with the company providing clear technical guidelines including designs, fabric types, and quality specifications.

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