IPO season in 2025 is a rollercoaster: allotment delays, refunds, and billboard-driven hype are shaping real-world investor chatter.
• Studds Accessories IPO is still not allotted; allotment date was 4 Nov [1].
• GPay app refunds and mandates are in limbo. The mandate hasn’t been revoked even two days after the refund date, with auto-revocation expected at expiry [2].
• Groww IPO advertising showed up on digital billboards in Bengaluru, signaling platform-driven momentum [3].
• Groww debate: investors weigh a high valuation against growth potential. The company aims to raise about ₹6,632 crore, with roughly ₹1,060 crore flowing to Groww and ₹5,572 crore to exiting investors. Revenue has climbed from ₹1,261 crore (FY23) to ₹2,796 crore (FY24) and ₹4,062 crore this year [4]. Yet headwinds loom: SEBI rules are denting trading activity, crypto platforms are rising, and one-time profit reversals blur the picture (₹159 crore of a reported ₹1,800 crore profit). Still, Groww’s strong SIP base—about 2 of 6 million SIPs—plus a loyal user cohort keeps the story intriguing [4].
• Mirae Asset Mutual Fund’s stance on Lenskart IPO highlights the retail-access debate. The fund replies, “we do not comment on individual stock positions,” while noting its strategy aims to stay aligned with the benchmark; they did subscribe to Lenskart [5].
Closing thought: 2025’s retail IPO environment mixes allotment friction, refund timing, and platform marketing—watch how refunds and mandate rules evolve as apps and billboards push deal momentum.
References
Studds accessories ipo still not alloted
User reports Studds Accessories IPO allotment delay; inquiry about pending allotment despite Nov 4 date, seeking guidance.
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Discusses if IPO mandate remains active, refund timing delays, and user experiences with Orkla IPO.
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Groww IPO advertisement on Bengaluru digital billboard; post highlights IPO marketing and includes general subreddit guidelines.
View sourceThoughts on Groww: Should you invest or stay away?
Discusses Groww IPO value, profitability, peer comparisons, sector headwinds, and crypto competition affecting growth and listing risk in India.
View sourceMirae Asset's reply to why it subscribed it to Lenskart
Mirae Asset MF reply about subscribing to Lenskart IPO; notes sector benchmark alignment and stock-picking for alpha
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