NPTC Green Energy IPO Opens on November 19, 2024

NTPC Green Energy Limited, a fully-owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, is set to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on November 19, 2024. The company plans to raise ₹10,000 crore through this issue. Here are the key details:

IPO Structure and Reservations

• Face Value: ₹10 per equity share.
• Issue Composition: The IPO will consist only of fresh equity shares.
• Reservation Breakdown:
  • 75% of the issue is reserved for institutional investors.
  • 15% for non-institutional investors.
  • 10% for retail investors.
• Employee Discount: Eligible employees can avail a ₹5 per share discount, with ₹200 crore worth of shares allocated under this category.
• Shareholder Reservation: ₹1,000 crore worth of shares are reserved for NTPC’s existing shareholders.

IPO Price and Discount

The price band for the IPO is set between ₹102 to ₹108 per equity share.

IPO Opening and Closing Dates

The IPO will open on November 19, 2024, and close on November 22, 2024.

IPO Size and Lot Size

NTPC Green Energy IPO aims to raise ₹10,000 crore. The minimum lot size for the application is 138 shares. The NTPC Green Energy IPO ranks as the third-largest IPO of 2024, following Hyundai Motor India’s ₹27,870 crore issue and Swiggy’s ₹11,300 crore offering.

Allotment and Listing Dates

The expected date for share allotment is November 23, 2024. In case of delays, the allotment may occur on November 25, 2024. The shares are expected to be listed on the BSE and NSE on November 27, 2024.

Lead Managers and Registrar

The IPO is managed by IDBI Capital Market Services, HDFC Bank, IIFL Securities, and Nuvama Wealth Management. KFin Technologies is the official registrar for the issue.

Financial Performance

For the financial year 2024, NTPC Green Energy saw a 1094% increase in revenue, while its profit after tax (PAT) more than doubled.

Purpose of Funds

₹7,500 crore will be used for investments in NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd. (NREL), as well as repaying NREL’s outstanding borrowings and for general corporate purposes.

NTPC’s IPO Strategy

The company aims to unlock significant value through the listing of NTPC Green Energy. According to CEO Mohit Bhargava, the IPO is necessary due to the growing need for equity capital to fund business expansion.

Company Overview

NTPC Green Energy is India’s largest public sector enterprise in terms of renewable energy capacity (excluding hydro). As of September 2024:

• Operational Capacity: 3,220 MW of solar and 100 MW of wind power across 6 states.
• Future Growth: The company has 13,576 MW of contracted projects and 9,175 MW in its pipeline.
• Target for 2032: NTPC aims to achieve 60 GW of renewable energy capacity by FY32, with 3.5 GW already installed and more than 28 GW under development.

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