Synopsis
The IPO is currently quoting a negative gray market premium (GMP), which indicates that the shares are trading below the issue price of Rs 129 per share in the unofficial market.
AgenciesAye Finance heads into its market debut with a negative GMP and moderate subscription, signaling a cautious listing outlook amid low retail and NII participation.Ayé Finance is expected to list on the BSE and NSE on February 16, with gray market signals pointing to a cautious start.
The IPO is currently quoting a negative gray market premium (GMP), which indicates that the shares are trading below the issue price of Rs 129 per share in the unofficial market.
Although GMP is not an official indicator, it often reflects short-term sentiment. A negative premium suggests the possibility of a discounted listing, although actual performance will depend on broader market conditions and institutional support.
The IPO, which took place February 9-11, received a modest response from investors. The issue was subscribed 1.04 times in total. Qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) subscribed 1.62 times their quota, while retail participation remained low at 0.81 times. The non-institutional investor (NII) category was significantly undersubscribed, at just 0.05 times, indicating limited appetite from wealthy investors.
Ahead of the public issue, Aye Finance raised Rs 460.51 crore from key investors. The IPO included a fresh issue of Rs 710 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 300 crore by existing shareholders.
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Business and FinanceAye Finance is a non-banking financial company (NBFC) focused on providing small secured and unsecured loans to micro and small enterprises (MSMEs). It serves over 5.86 lakh active customers across 18 states and three Union Territories.
For FY25, the company reported total revenue of Rs 1,504.99 crore and profit after tax of Rs 175.25 crore. For the six months ended September 2025, revenue stood at Rs 863.02 crore, while PAT stood at Rs 64.60 crore, reflecting some moderation in profitability.
With subscription slightly above 1x and negative GMP signals, investors will closely monitor institutional participation and secondary market sentiment on listing day. Performance could depend on sentiment towards financial stocks and appetite for NBFC names in the current market environment.
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