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GMP Hype vs Reality: The Social Buzz Driving India’s IPO Listings

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Opinions on Indian stocks and mutual funds Reality: Social-Media

GMP, the grey-market premium, is fueling India’s IPO chatter. Before listing, hype rides high around Lenskart; after listing, the shine often fades into reality.

Two posts crystallize the pattern: GMP Before Listing- Hype. GMP After Listing- Reality. The story repeats with Groww, where listing buzz gives way to a reality check that investors aren’t shy about calling out. [1]

On the ground, retail holders ride the swing. A commenter asked about averaging around ₹130 for Groww and framed it as a long-term hold, underscoring how hype can pull in casual investors even as the core story remains unsettled. [2]

Bloomberg captures the mood around Lenskart’s debut, noting a 72.8‑billion rupees IPO that has sparked social-media chatter over startup valuations. Analysts flag high expectations, yet the listing day can wrinkle those bets as valuations fight with fundamentals. [3]

All this points to a pattern: social chatter can draw in retail money, but listing-day dynamics and real-world valuations ultimately steer outcomes. The key for now is watching GMP trends and how hype translates into actual performance on the first trading day.

References

[1]
Reddit

GMP Before Listing- Hype. GMP After Listing- Reality.

Describes pre-listing hype and pre-listing GMP surges, post-listing crashes; cites Lenskart, Groww; critiques social-media driven IPO culture in India today.

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[2]
Reddit

GMP Hype vs Reality

GMP hype around Indian IPOs (Lenskart, Groww) questioned; asks plans and averaging on listing, hints at long-term stance

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[3]
Reddit

All Eyes on India's Booming IPO Market as Investors Focus on Lenskart Listing

Indian markets expect gains from IPOs like Lenskart; analysts note paint sector strength and uneven banking signals; valuations stretched.

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