Kwality Wall’s India Lists On NSE At Over 20% Discount

Kwality Wall’s India made its stock market debut on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on February 16, 2026, but the listing started on a weak note. The stock opened at ₹29.80 per share, which was far below market expectations.

This opening price marked a 25.87% discount to the indicative value of ₹40.20 per share, signalling a subdued start for the newly demerged company.

At the listing price, Kwality Wall’s India was valued at a market capitalisation of ₹7,001.78 crore.

Kwality Wall Share Price Movement After Listing

After opening at ₹29.80, the stock showed some recovery during the day. As of 11:53 am on February 16, 2026, Kwality Wall’s India was trading at ₹31.24, up ₹1.44 (4.83%) from its opening price.

However, the stock was still well below its previous close of ₹40.20. This means it remained down by ₹8.96 (22.29%) compared to the earlier indicative price.

During the session so far, the stock recorded an intraday high of ₹31.29 and a low of ₹28.31.

Why Was Kwality Wall’s India Listed?

The listing happened after Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) completed the demerger of its ice cream business into a separate company named Kwality Wall’s India.

This separation was part of HUL’s broader restructuring plan and had been underway for several months.

HUL’s ice cream business contributes about 3% of the company’s annual turnover, generating nearly ₹1,800 crore in revenue. The business includes popular frozen dessert brands such as Kwality Wall’s, Cornetto, and Magnum, which will now operate under the newly listed company.

What HUL Shareholders Received

HUL’s share price had already adjusted for the demerger on December 5. The entitlement ratio was fixed at 1:1, meaning every eligible HUL shareholder received one share of Kwality Wall’s India for each HUL share held.

The record date was December 5, and the allotment of shares took place on December 29.

The demerger was approved by HUL’s board in November 2024, and the scheme later received NCLT approval on October 30, paving the way for the listing.

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Conclusion

Kwality Wall’s India entered the stock market with a disappointing opening, listing at a steep discount to its indicative value. While the stock recovered slightly during the day, it still traded significantly below its earlier reference price. With the demerger now complete, investors will closely watch how the standalone ice cream business performs as an independent listed company.

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